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Miniatur Wunderland
World-famous model railway and miniature world in Speicherstadt, known for extraordinary detail and broad appeal to adults and children.
Cheapest price
$37
Average price
$171
Fastest journey
5 h 15 m
Average duration
5 h 16 m
Trains per day
22
Distance
413 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mainz Hbf 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 Mainz Hbf to Hamburg Hbf will cost around $171 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
Of the 22 trains that leave Mainz Hbf for Hamburg Hbf on Fri, Jun 19, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 413 km distance in an average of 5 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 15 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 5 h 16 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.
4267 · ICE 889 · ICE 572
ICE 920
4480 · ICE 572
ICE 25 · ICE 1670 · ICE 682
29695 · ICE 70
4295 · ICE 774
29525 · ICE 574
29543 · ECE 4
29501 · ICE 776
29503 · ICE 76Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mainz Hbf to Hamburg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a flight costs an average of $127.
Distance: 256 miles (413 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$100 Average price | $50 Average price Cheapest | $193 Average price | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 34m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 4m Average total duration 7h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Mainz Hbf to Hamburg Hbf:
A bus is $50 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz Hbf to Hamburg Hbf costing on average $100 (€82).
A bus is $143 (€117) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mainz Hbf to Hamburg Hbf costing on average $193 (€158).
Other travel options to Hamburg Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 4m.
Bus takes on average 7h 34m.
Tickets start at around $100 (€82) compared to roughly $28 (€23) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-72.33 (€-59.27). The journey takes 5h 4m versus 4h 43m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Mainz Hbf to Hamburg Hbf trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 920 | Delayed 10:01 PM 12:01 AMMainz Hbf | 7h07 | 5:08 AM 5:08 AMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 60402 · ICE 618 | Delayed 1:49 AM 3:49 AMMainz Hbf | 6h43 | 8:32 AM 8:32 AMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
29501 · ICE 776 | On time 5:58 AM Mainz Hbf | 5h16 | 11:14 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
29503 · ICE 76 | On time 6:58 AM Mainz Hbf | 5h16 | 12:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4295 · ICE 774 | On time 7:59 AM Mainz Hbf | 5h15 | 1:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
29691 · ECE 8 | On time 8:49 AM Mainz Hbf | 5h25 | 2:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
29507 · ICE 1074 · ICE 882 | On time 9:10 AM Mainz Hbf | 5h26 | 2:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 25 · ICE 1670 · ICE 682 | On time 9:42 AM Mainz Hbf | 5h54 | 3:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
4470 · ICE 772 | On time 9:49 AM Mainz Hbf | 5h25 | 3:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4756 · ICE 74 | On time 10:49 AM Mainz Hbf | 5h25 | 4:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4472 · ICE 770 | On time 11:49 AM Mainz Hbf | 5h25 | 5:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4490 · ICE 6 | On time 12:49 PM Mainz Hbf | 5h25 | 6:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
29515 · ICE 1072 · ICE 788 | On time 1:10 PM Mainz Hbf | 5h26 | 6:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
4474 · ICE 578 | On time 1:49 PM Mainz Hbf | 5h25 | 7:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4492 · ICE 72 | On time 2:49 PM Mainz Hbf | 5h25 | 8:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4476 · ICE 576 | On time 3:49 PM Mainz Hbf | 5h25 | 9:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
29543 · ECE 4 | On time 4:58 PM Mainz Hbf | 5h16 | 10:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
29523 · ICE 1070 · ICE 784 | On time 5:10 PM Mainz Hbf | 5h26 | 10:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
29525 · ICE 574 | On time 5:59 PM Mainz Hbf | 5h15 | 11:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
29695 · ICE 70 | On time 6:49 PM Mainz Hbf | 5h25 | 12:14 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4480 · ICE 572 | On time 7:49 PM Mainz Hbf | 7h15 | 3:04 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4267 · ICE 889 · ICE 572 | On time 8:10 PM Mainz Hbf | 6h54 | 3:04 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Mainz Hbf to Hamburg Hbf run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:06, the last at 23:01. The fastest train covers the 256 miles (413 km) distance in 4h 20m.
Distance 256 miles (413 km) |
Average train duration 5h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 20m |
First train 3:06 AM |
Last train 11:01 PM |
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