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Kunsthalle Hamburg
Major fine arts museum with works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art; one of Germany’s most important museum collections.
Cheapest price
$35
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
44 m
Average duration
44 m
Trains per day
17
Distance
45 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lüneburg to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lüneburg to Hamburg will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
Of the 17 trains that leave Lüneburg for Hamburg on Sun, Jun 21, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 45 km distance in an average of 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 44 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 44 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.
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81608Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lüneburg to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 27 miles (45 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$22 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
58m Average total duration Fastest 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 37m.
You'll arrive about 20m sooner (28m by train vs 48m by car). Tickets start at around $22 (€18) compared to roughly $10 (€8) 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.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, metronom, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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 Lüneburg to Hamburg trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
81608 | 6:36 AM Lüneburg station | 0h44 | 7:20 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
81610 | 7:36 AM Lüneburg station | 0h44 | 8:20 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
81612 | 8:36 AM Lüneburg station | 0h44 | 9:20 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
81614 | 9:36 AM Lüneburg station | 0h44 | 10:20 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
81616 | 10:36 AM Lüneburg station | 0h44 | 11:20 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
81618 | 11:36 AM Lüneburg station | 0h44 | 12:20 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
81620 | 12:36 PM Lüneburg station | 0h44 | 1:20 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
81622 | 1:36 PM Lüneburg station | 0h44 | 2:20 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
81624 | 2:36 PM Lüneburg station | 0h44 | 3:20 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
81626 | 3:36 PM Lüneburg station | 0h47 | 4:23 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
81628 | 4:36 PM Lüneburg station | 0h44 | 5:20 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
81630 | 5:36 PM Lüneburg station | 0h44 | 6:20 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
81632 | 6:36 PM Lüneburg station | 0h44 | 7:20 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
81634 | 7:36 PM Lüneburg station | 0h44 | 8:20 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
81636 | 8:36 PM Lüneburg station | 0h44 | 9:20 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
81638 | 9:36 PM Lüneburg station | 0h44 | 10:20 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
81640 | 10:36 PM Lüneburg station | 0h44 | 11:20 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Lüneburg to Hamburg run on average 3 times per day, taking around 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 27 miles (45 km) distance in 24m.
Distance 27 miles (45 km) |
Average train duration 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 24m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:35 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 84 days |
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