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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
$167
Average price
$199
Fastest journey
11 h 13 m
Average duration
15 h 55 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
946 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lyon to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Hamburg will cost around $199 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $167.
It's difficult to get from Lyon to Hamburg without transferring at least once.
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FlixTrainOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $59. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $59, and a flight costs an average of $103.
Distance: 587 miles (946 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$205 Average price | $296 Average price | $111 Average price Cheapest | $269 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 8m Average total duration 11h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 29m Average total duration 17h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 2.8 - 5.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Hamburg:
A bus is $95 (€77) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Hamburg costing on average $205 (€166).
A bus is $185 (€150) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Hamburg costing on average $296 (€239).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 38m.
Bus takes on average 17h 59m.
The journey is about 22m faster (11h 38m by train vs 12h 0m by car) and roughly $63 (€51) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($205 (€166) vs $269 (€217)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Hamburg trains for tomorrow, Friday, May 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 3:15 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 19h18 | 10:33 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 5:20 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 17h13 | 10:33 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
TGV 9583+ ICE 576 | On time 10:01 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 11h13 | 9:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Lyon to Hamburg run on average 4 times per day, taking around 11h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $119 (€96) but you can travel from only $59 (€48) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 587 miles (946 km) distance in 10h 28m.
Distance 587 miles (946 km) |
Average train duration 11h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $119 (€96) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 10h 28m |
First train 12:20 AM |
Last train 11:40 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 14 days |
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