Milan to Hamburg train
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Fastest train times from Milan to Hamburg
Fastest Journey
11 h 26 m
Average
11 h 26 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
904 km
It's difficult to get from Milan to Hamburg without transferring at least once.
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Overview: Train from Milan to Hamburg
 | Distance | 560 miles (903 km) |
 | Average train duration | 11 h 26 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $182 (€163) |
 | Train frequency | 2 a day |
 | Direct train | No |
 | Train companies | Deutsche Bahn with connection, FlixTrain, ÖBB | Nightjet or Deutsche Bahn |
Trains from Milan to Hamburg cover the 560 miles (903 km) long trip taking on average 11 h 26 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn with connection, FlixTrain, ÖBB | Nightjet or Deutsche Bahn. Normally, there are 2 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as $134 (€120), but the average price of train tickets is $182 (€163). Travelers depart most frequently from Milano Centrale and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
Train providers: Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB Nightjet from Milan to Hamburg trains
Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB Nightjet trains will get you from Milan to Hamburg from $134 (€120). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of train services and makes on average about 40, 000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Milan to Hamburg train.
- Average Price: $134
One of the best ways to travel from Milan to Hamburg is by taking a train with ÖBB Nightjet. Omio helps you find the ideal ÖBB Nightjet train from Milan to Hamburg by showing you ÖBB Nightjet current train schedules and timetables, the train tickets on offer (including amenities offered onboard and travel information like baggage allowance) and the best prices for this Milan to Hamburg journey. You can expect to travel 560 miles (903 km) between Milan and Hamburg on a train with ÖBB Nightjet. If you are using the Omio app to search for trains between Milan and Hamburg, you can check straight away if the ÖBB Nightjet ticket is a mobile ticket, which makes it easy for you to go paperless when traveling without needing to purchase tickets in person at the train station. Once you’ve found that perfect train, book your ÖBB Nightjet train ticket on Omio quickly and easily, then enjoy your upcoming trip from Milan to Hamburg!
Trains from Hamburg and Milan: Connection information
The train connections between Hamburg and Milan are guaranteed by the German railway company Deutsche Bahn. The departure station is always Milano Centrale, while the arrival station is Hamburg Hbf. The trains that run are EC(Eurocity), ICE (Intercity Express) and IC (Intercity). The travel solution can include 1 to 4 changes and travel times vary from 12 to 17 hours. The first train leaves Hamburg around 07:30, the last around 21:05.
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Trains from Milan
Trains to Hamburg depart from Milano Centrale station, in Piazza Duca d'Aosta. The station is served by two underground lines, the 2 and the 3, active from 06:00 to 00:30, by trams line 5 and 9 and by several bus lines, such as 42, 60, 81, 87. In addition, fifteen bus lines travel through the city all night, including the N6 that connects Cadorna to the Central Station.
Trains for Hamburg
The Hamburg Hauptbahnhof station, where the train from Milan arrives, is located on Hachmannplatz, in the central Hamburg-Mitte district. The Hauptbahnhof is also the intersection of the urban railway, the S-Bahn, with the lines S11, S2, S21, S3, S31, and the four lines of the U-Bahn, the underground network - the U1, U2, U3, U4 - operating from 06:00 to 23:00 during the week and 24 hours a day from Friday to Sunday. During the night, some buses replace the subway in the city centre.
Visiting Hamburg means discovering the Venice of the North, with almost 2500 bridges scattered on navigable canals. The historic centre with the town hall, the high fashion shops and the red light districts is splendid. To see the houses of the eighteenth century, the Kramer Amtsstuben, behind the church of St. Michaelis and the district of Gradini, compared to the beautiful Positano for its houses perched on the Elbe.
Travel Tips: Trains from Milan to Hamburg
Travel by train between Milan, Italy and Hamburg, Germany is: Unrestricted.
Is international entry into Hamburg from Milan restricted?
International entry is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Italy
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Germany from Milan?
Entry Requirements:
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in Hamburg, Germany?
The government of Germany has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance required: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask required: Mandatory
The above information was last checked on 11/6/22. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train between Milan and Hamburg closer to your date of departure here
The current restriction level for your return trip by train from Hamburg to Milan is: Unrestricted
Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Italy from Germany?
Reentry to Italy is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Italy from Hamburg?
What are the requirements?
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in Milan, Italy?
The government of Italy has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask: Recommended
Last checked on 11/17/22. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your train to Milan from Hamburg here.
When taking a train from Milan, you have a couple of train stations you can depart from including Milano Centrale, Milano Rogoredo and Milano Porta Garibaldi. When you arrive in Hamburg, your train can arrive in train stations including Hamburg Hbf, Hamburg-Altona and Hamburg-Harburg.
Omio customers traveling this route book their trains from Milano Centrale to Hamburg Hbf.
You can find the most popular departure train station for this trip, Milano Centrale, located approximately 2.3 miles (3.7 km) from the city center of Milan. The most popular arrival train station in Hamburg, called Hamburg Hbf, is located around 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from its city center.
Important Stations and Airports in Milan and Hamburg
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Accessibility
Tram lines: 1
Bus lines: 5, 9, 10, 42, 81, 87, 152, 728, N26, NM2, NM3, Air Bus, Orio Shuttle
Train lines: FR, FB, EC, Thello, XP2, R28, IC, ICN, RV, R, Regio, Italo
WifiLockersParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityBus lines: 43, 56, 70, 94
Train lines: R21, R31, S1, S11, S2, S5, S7, S8
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