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Kunsthalle Hamburg
One of Germany’s major art museums, spanning medieval altarpieces to contemporary works across several buildings near the main station.
Cheapest price
$52
Average price
$104
Fastest journey
5 h 56 m
Average duration
6 h 3 m
Trains per day
61
Distance
297 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Malmö to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Malmö to Hamburg will cost around $104 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $52.
Of the 61 trains that leave Malmö for Hamburg on Fri, Jul 10, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 10 the direct trains cover the 297 km distance in an average of 6 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 56 m .
On Fri, Jul 10 the slowest trains will take 6 h 12 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.
R 1189 · ECE 1191
R 1025 · ICL 50031 · IC 5757 · 11171
1025 Öresundstågen+
ICL 50055 · IC 5763 · 11183
1031 Öresundstågen+
ICL 50055 · IC 5763 · 11183
1027 Öresundstågen+
ICL 50055 · IC 5763 · 11183
R 1323 · ECE 393
R 1007 · RJ 383
R 1039 · RJ 385
R 1071 · ECE 397
307 SnälltågetOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Malmö 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 train which can get you there in 6h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a ferry costs an average of $32.
Distance: 184 miles (297 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Ferry |
|---|---|---|
$63 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $96 Average price |
6h 56m Average total duration Fastest 6h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration 6h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 11m Average total duration 9h 11m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular ferry company |
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 Malmö to Hamburg:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Malmö to Hamburg costing on average $63 (€52).
A bus is $37 (€31) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Malmö to Hamburg costing on average $96 (€79).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 31m.
Ferry takes on average 9h 11m.
The table below shows live departures for Malmö to Hamburg trains for today, Thursday, July 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R 1189 · ECE 1191 | On time 3:35 AM Malmö Centralstation | 6h25 | 10:00 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 1007 · RJ 383 | On time 4:52 AM Malmö Centralstation | 5h56 | 10:48 AM Hamburg Altona | 1 transfer | |
R 1009 · ICL 50023 · IC 5755 · 11167 | 5:05 AM Malmö Centralstation | 7h17 | 12:22 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
R 1323 · ECE 393 | On time 6:59 AM Malmö Centralstation | 5h56 | 12:55 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 1025 · ICL 50031 · IC 5757 · 11171 | 7:05 AM Malmö Centralstation | 7h16 | 2:21 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
R 1039 · RJ 385 | On time 8:50 AM Malmö Centralstation | 5h58 | 2:48 PM Hamburg Altona | 1 transfer | |
R 1041 · ICL 50039 · IC 5759 · 11175 | 9:05 AM Malmö Centralstation | 7h17 | 4:22 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
R 1053 · ECE 395 | On time 10:35 AM Malmö Centralstation | 6h20 | 4:55 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 1057 · ICL 50047 · IC 5761 · 11179 | 11:05 AM Malmö Centralstation | 7h17 | 6:22 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
R 1071 · ECE 397 | On time 12:50 PM Malmö Centralstation | 6h11 | 7:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 1073 · ICL 50055 · IC 5763 · 11183 | 1:05 PM Malmö Centralstation | 7h17 | 8:22 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
307 Snälltåget | 3:45 PM Malmö Centralstation | 6h12 | 9:57 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
R 1097 · ICL 50067 · ECE 1199 | On time 4:05 PM Malmö Centralstation | 6h51 | 10:56 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
R 1105 · ICL 50071 · IC 5767 · 11191 | 5:05 PM Malmö Centralstation | 7h11 | 12:16 AM Hamburg Altona | 4 transfers | |
R 1141 · RJ 387 | On time 9:35 PM Malmö Centralstation | 7h13 | 4:48 AM Hamburg Altona | 1 transfer | |
R 1157 · IC 70101 · IC 5751 · 11159 | 11:35 PM Malmö Centralstation | 8h47 | 8:22 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| Friday, July 10 | |||||
R 1181 · IC 50113 · ICL 50015 · IC 5753 | 2:35 AM Malmö Centralstation | 7h46 | 10:21 AM Hamburg Hbf | 4 transfers | |
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Trains from Malmö to Hamburg run on average 2 times per day, taking around 6h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $45 (€37) but you can travel from only $31 (€26) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 184 miles (297 km) distance in 5h 21m.
Distance 184 miles (297 km) |
Average train duration 6h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $45 (€37) |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 5h 21m |
First train 12:06 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 35 days |
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