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Hamburger Kunsthalle
Internationally respected art museum with major works from medieval altarpieces to modern masters. Essential for art lovers in Hamburg.
Cheapest price
lei408
Average price
lei668
Fastest journey
8 h 55 m
Average duration
9 h 23 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
640 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Linköping to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Linköping to Hamburg will cost around lei668 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only lei408.
Of the 15 trains that leave Linköping for Hamburg on Wed, Aug 05, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct trains cover the 640 km distance in an average of 9 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 55 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 9 h 38 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.
345 SJ
R 1089 · ECE 399 · S3+
X2 529
R 1105 · ECE 1199 · S3+
X2 533
10301 Snälltåget
545 X 2000 · 345 SJ+
1153 Öresundstågen
R 1089 · ECE 399 · S3+
X2 529
R 1105 · ECE 1199 · S3+
X2 533
R 1057 · ECE 395 · 11177 · S3
R 1057 · ECE 395+
X2 521
R 1089 · ECE 399 · Bus 3992+
X2 529Trains from Linköping to Hamburg run on average 4 times per day, taking around 9h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at lei245 but you can travel from only lei240 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 397 miles (640 km) distance in 9h 22m.
Distance 397 miles (640 km) |
Average train duration 9h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price lei245 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 9h 22m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:51 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 3 days |
The table below shows live departures for Linköping to Hamburg trains for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
307 Snälltåget+ 555 Östgötatrafiken · 12 Östgötatrafiken | 11:25 AM Linköping | 10h32 | 9:57 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
X2 529+ R 1089 · ECE 399 · S3 | 12:07 PM Linköping Central Station | 8h55 | 9:02 PM Hamburg Altona | 3 transfers | |
X2 533+ R 1105 · ECE 1199 · S3 | 2:04 PM Linköping Central Station | 9h08 | 11:12 PM Hamburg Altona | 3 transfers | |
X2 541+ R 1143 · ECE 13467 | On time 6:05 PM Linköping Central Station | 11h13 | 5:18 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
X2 541+ R 1143 · ECE 2287 | On time 6:05 PM Linköping Central Station | 11h13 | 5:18 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
X2 547+ R 1165 · IC 70107 · IC 5753 | 9:08 PM Linköping Central Station | 13h34 | 10:42 AM Hamburg Altona | 5 transfers | |
X2 547+ R 1165 · ECE 1191 | On time 9:08 PM Linköping Central Station | 13h22 | 10:30 AM Hamburg Harburg | 2 transfers | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
X2 521+ R 1057 · ECE 395 · 11177 | 8:07 AM Linköping Central Station | 9h35 | 5:42 PM Hamburg Altona | 4 transfers | |
X2 521+ R 1057 · ECE 395 | On time 8:07 AM Linköping Central Station | 9h37 | 5:44 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
X2 523+ R 1067 · ICL 50051 · IC 5763 | 9:04 AM Linköping Central Station | 11h28 | 8:32 PM Hamburg Altona | 5 transfers | |
X2 523+ R 1071 · ECE 397 | On time 9:04 AM Linköping Central Station | 10h31 | 7:35 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
X2 523+ R 1071 · ECE 397 · 11181 | 9:04 AM Linköping Central Station | 10h28 | 7:32 PM Hamburg Altona | 4 transfers | |
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Harborfront district with piers, ferries, and fish market atmosphere. A lively base for boat trips and classic views of the port.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Linköping to Hamburg by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hamburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Linköping to Hamburg trains use the Linköping Centralstation to Hamburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof / ZOB. Use this guide to compare Linköping and Hamburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Linköping Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Hamlet, Yogi
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Linköping Centralstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Linköping Centralstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Linköping Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Linköping Centralstation: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Linköping Centralstation: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Clarion Collection Hotel Slottsparken, Scandic Linköping City, Elite Stora Hotellet.
Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Le Crobag, Burger King, Coffee Fellows, Havin Grill, KFC, Mr. CLOU, Starbucks, dean&david, SPAR Express, Pommesfreunde, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hamburg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Park Hyatt Hamburg.
Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof / ZOB is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof / ZOB has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof / ZOB.
ATMs are available at Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof / ZOB.
Available at Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof / ZOB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof / ZOB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof / ZOB.
Hamburg-Altona is 5 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Altona has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Ethio, Trattoria Toscana, Marta, Pavillon
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Altona. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Altona. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Altona. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Nearby hotels include Schanzenstern Bio-Restaurant, Hotel Hamburg Altona, Hotel Central, Best Western Raphael Hotel Altona.
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