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Miniatur Wunderland
World-famous model railway and miniature world in Speicherstadt, known for astonishing detail and strong appeal for all ages.
Cheapest price
$115
Average price
$199
Fastest journey
7 h 21 m
Average duration
7 h 50 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
576 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lille to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lille to Hamburg will cost around $199 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $115.
Of the 5 trains that leave Lille for Hamburg on Tue, Jun 02, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 02 the direct trains cover the 576 km distance in an average of 7 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 21 m .
On Tue, Jun 02 the slowest trains will take 9 h 6 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lille to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.6 - 1.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a train costs an average of $115.
Distance: 357 miles (576 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$225 Average price | $74 Average price Cheapest | $136 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 46m Average total duration Fastest 7h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 24m Average total duration 9h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Hamburg:
A bus is $151 (€121) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Hamburg costing on average $225 (€181).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 54m.
You'll arrive about 1h 3m sooner (7h 16m by train vs 8h 19m by car). Tickets start at around $225 (€181) compared to roughly $136 (€110) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Lille to Hamburg trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:09 AM Lille | 9h06 | 2:15 PM Hamburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 AM Lille | 7h21 | 2:51 PM Hamburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 AM Lille | 7h21 | 3:51 PM Hamburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:27 AM Lille | 7h35 | 6:02 PM Hamburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Lille to Hamburg run on average 4 times per day, taking around 7h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $115 (€93) but you can travel from only $46 (€37) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 22:09. The fastest train covers the 357 miles (576 km) distance in 6h 35m.
Distance 357 miles (576 km) |
Average train duration 7h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $115 (€93) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 6h 35m |
First train 12:15 AM |
Last train 10:09 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 63 days |
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