The cheapest and fastest trains from Ludwigshafen Central Station to Hamburg Hbf
Cheapest price
$85
Average price
$85
Fastest journey
4 h 41 m
Average duration
4 h 41 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
466 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ludwigshafen Central Station to Hamburg Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ludwigshafen Central Station to Hamburg Hbf will cost around $85 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $85.
Of the 1 trains that leave Ludwigshafen Central Station for Hamburg Hbf on Wed, May 13, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 13 the direct trains cover the 466 km distance in an average of 4 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 41 m .
On Wed, May 13 the slowest trains will take 4 h 41 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.
9:48 AM4h41Ludwigshafen Central Station2:29 PMHamburg Hbf$851One-way0 transfers
9:48 AM4h41Ludwigshafen Central Station2:29 PMHamburg Hbf$851One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Ludwigshafen Central Station to Hamburg Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ludwigshafen Central Station to Hamburg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a flight costs an average of $103.
Distance: 289 miles (466 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$111 Average price | $156 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $105 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 24m Average total duration 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 47m Average total duration 8h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ludwigshafen Central Station to Hamburg Hbf:
A bus is $69 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ludwigshafen Central Station to Hamburg Hbf costing on average $111 (€89).
A bus is $114 (€91) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ludwigshafen Central Station to Hamburg Hbf costing on average $156 (€124).
Other travel options to Hamburg Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 54m.
Bus takes on average 8h 17m.
You'll arrive about 12m sooner (4h 54m by train vs 5h 6m by car). Tickets start at around $111 (€89) compared to roughly $105 (€83) 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.
Live departures
Ludwigshafen Central Station to Hamburg Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Ludwigshafen Central Station to Hamburg Hbf trains for today, Tuesday, May 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:47 AM Ludwigshafen Central Station | 4h42 | 3:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ludwigshafen Central Station to Hamburg Hbf
Trains from Ludwigshafen Central Station to Hamburg Hbf run on average 11 times per day, taking around 4h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $74 (€59) but you can travel from only $37 (€29) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 08:09, the last at 10:47. The fastest train covers the 289 miles (466 km) distance in 4h 41m.
Distance 289 miles (466 km) |
Average train duration 4h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $74 (€59) |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 4h 41m |
First train 8:09 AM |
Last train 10:47 AM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) from Ludwigshafen Central Station to Hamburg Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) trains will get you between Ludwigshafen Central Station and Hamburg Hbf from $37 (€29). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
FAQs: Trains from Ludwigshafen Central Station to Hamburg Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ludwigshafen Central Station to Hamburg Hbf 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 Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Ludwigshafen Central Station to Hamburg Hbf
- Burger King
- ESV-Gaststätte
- Reiwa Ramen
- Marly
- ESV-Gaststätte
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:30
- Sat - Sun: 08:00 - 20:15
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- The station has luggage lockers.
- Le Crobag
- Burger King
- Coffee Fellows
- Havin Grill
- KFC
- Mr. CLOU
- Starbucks
- dean&david
- SPAR Express
- Pommesfreunde
- & more
- Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station
- IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
- Park Hyatt Hamburg
- Located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
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