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Miniatur Wunderland
The world-famous model railway and miniature world in Speicherstadt, known for detailed landscapes, airports, and interactive scenes. One of Hamburg’s biggest visitor highlights.
Cheapest price
$113
Average price
$128
Fastest journey
6 h 13 m
Average duration
6 h 31 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
423 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Maastricht to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Maastricht to Hamburg will cost around $128 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $113.
It's difficult to get from Maastricht to Hamburg without transferring at least 2 times.
IC 2744 · 32242 · 20081 · ICE 610
18941 · 10328 · ICE 518
IC 2752 · 32250 · 20085 · ICE 518
IC 2736 · 32234 · 20077 · ICE 612
18925 · 10320 · ICE 612
18919 · ICE 1547 · ICE 614
IC 2736 · 32234 · 20077 · ICE 612
IC 2732 · 32230 · 20075 · ICE 202
IC 2744 · 32242 · 20081 · ICE 610
IC 2752 · 32250 · 20085 · ICE 518Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Maastricht to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $81.
Distance: 262 miles (423 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$92 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $237 Average price |
6h 26m Average total duration 5h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 57m Average total duration 8h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Maastricht to Hamburg:
A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Hamburg costing on average $92 (€75).
A bus is $186 (€150) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Maastricht to Hamburg costing on average $237 (€192).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 56m.
Bus takes on average 8h 27m.
The table below shows live departures for Maastricht to Hamburg trains for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:53 AM Maastricht | 6h22 | 1:15 PM Hamburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:59 AM Maastricht | 6h16 | 1:15 PM Hamburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:53 AM Maastricht | 6h22 | 2:15 PM Hamburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:59 AM Maastricht | 5h58 | 1:57 PM Hamburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:59 AM Maastricht | 5h41 | 2:40 PM Hamburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
18919 · ICE 1547 · ICE 614 | On time 8:23 AM Maastricht station | 6h13 | 2:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Maastricht to Hamburg run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $41 (€33) but you can travel from only $31 (€25) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:13, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 262 miles (423 km) distance in 5h 34m.
Distance 262 miles (423 km) |
Average train duration 5h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $41 (€33) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 5h 34m |
First train 12:13 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 42 days |
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