- Must visit
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
$111
Average price
$130
Fastest journey
17 h 23 m
Average duration
17 h 56 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
904 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Hamburg will cost around $130 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $111.
It's difficult to get from Milan to Hamburg without transferring at least once.
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FlixTrainOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Milan to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $60. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $60, and a train costs an average of $90.
Distance: 561 miles (904 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$202 Average price | $176 Average price | $107 Average price Cheapest |
14h 11m Average total duration 13h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 49m Average total duration 20h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 2.7 - 5.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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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 Milan to Hamburg:
A bus is $69 (€56) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Hamburg costing on average $176 (€143).
A bus is $96 (€78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Hamburg costing on average $202 (€165).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 41m.
Bus takes on average 20h 19m.
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Hamburg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:10 AM Milan | 11h19 | 8:29 PM Hamburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:10 AM Milan | 11h19 | 9:29 PM Hamburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 1:00 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 17h23 | 6:23 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 4:10 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 18h15 | 10:25 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 4:10 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 18h11 | 10:21 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Milan to Hamburg run on average 6 times per day, taking around 13h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $90 (€73) but you can travel from only $48 (€39) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:33, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 561 miles (904 km) distance in 11h 19m.
Distance 561 miles (904 km) |
Average train duration 13h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $90 (€73) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 11h 19m |
First train 12:33 AM |
Last train 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 42 days |
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