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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
$76
Average price
$92
Fastest journey
4 h 49 m
Average duration
5 h
Trains per day
5
Distance
356 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mönchengladbach 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 Mönchengladbach Hbf to Hamburg Hbf will cost around $92 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $76.
It's difficult to get from Mönchengladbach Hbf to Hamburg Hbf without transferring at least once.
10306 · ICE 208
26401 · ICE 1028
10308 · ICE 618
10300 · ICE 920
10310 · ICE 206
26401 · ICE 1028
10308 · ICE 618
10310 · ICE 206
10306 · ICE 208
10300 · ICE 920Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mönchengladbach 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 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a flight costs an average of $130.
Distance: 221 miles (356 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$91 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $260 Average price | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 40m Average total duration 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Mönchengladbach Hbf to Hamburg Hbf:
A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mönchengladbach Hbf to Hamburg Hbf costing on average $91 (€74).
A bus is $208 (€170) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mönchengladbach Hbf to Hamburg Hbf costing on average $260 (€213).
Other travel options to Hamburg Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 10m.
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (4h 10m by train vs 4h 17m by car). Tickets start at around $91 (€74) compared to roughly $75 (€62) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Mönchengladbach Hbf to Hamburg Hbf trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10300 · ICE 920 | Delayed 1:38 AM Mönchengladbach Hbf | 5h30 | 5:08 AM 5:08 AMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26401 · ICE 1028 | On time 3:50 AM Mönchengladbach Hbf | 4h49 | 8:39 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
10306 · ICE 208 | On time 4:38 AM Mönchengladbach Hbf | 4h54 | 9:32 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
10308 · ICE 618 | On time 5:38 AM Mönchengladbach Hbf | 4h54 | 10:32 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
10310 · ICE 206 | On time 6:38 AM Mönchengladbach Hbf | 4h54 | 11:32 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer |
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Trains from Mönchengladbach Hbf to Hamburg Hbf run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $44 (€36) but you can travel from only $32 (€26) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:58, the last at 11:45. The fastest train covers the 221 miles (356 km) distance in 4h 17m.
Distance 221 miles (356 km) |
Average train duration 4h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $44 (€36) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 4h 17m |
First train 5:58 AM |
Last train 11:45 AM |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mönchengladbach Hbf to Hamburg Hbf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hamburg Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Mönchengladbach Hbf to Hamburg Hbf trains use the Mönchengladbach Hbf to Hamburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Hamburg-Harburg. Use this guide to compare Mönchengladbach Hbf and Hamburg Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Mönchengladbach Hbf is 1 km from Mönchengladbach city centre. Public transport options include:
Mönchengladbach Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Subway, Xiclo, Zum Kapuziner
Wi-Fi is available at Mönchengladbach Hbf. ATMs are available at Mönchengladbach Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Mönchengladbach Hbf. Information desks are available at Mönchengladbach Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Mönchengladbach Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Mönchengladbach Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Mönchengladbach Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mönchengladbach Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Mercure Parkhotel, Palazzo Hotel, Fair Hotel, Hotel Burgund.
Rheydt Hbf is 2 km from Mönchengladbach city centre. Public transport options include:
Rheydt Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Blue Angel, Fu Ji Sushi & Grill, Safran Tenne, Chapeau Kultur
Wi-Fi is available at Rheydt Hbf. ATMs are available at Rheydt Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Rheydt Hbf. Information desks are available at Rheydt Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Rheydt Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rheydt Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rheydt Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rheydt Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Rheydter Residenz, Parkhotel, Hotel Zur Post, Hotel Spickhofen.
Mönchengladbach-Lürrip is 2 km from Mönchengladbach city centre. Public transport options include:
Mönchengladbach-Lürrip has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Eiscafé Piccola, La Bamba, Elia, Star Döner
Wi-Fi is available at Mönchengladbach-Lürrip. ATMs are available at Mönchengladbach-Lürrip.
Ticket office support is available at Mönchengladbach-Lürrip. Information desks are available at Mönchengladbach-Lürrip.
Luggage storage is available at Mönchengladbach-Lürrip. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Mönchengladbach-Lürrip: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Mönchengladbach-Lürrip: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mönchengladbach-Lürrip.
Nearby hotels include Buchenhof.
Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Le Crobag, Burger King, Coffee Fellows, Havin Grill, KFC, Mr. CLOU, Starbucks, dean&david, SPAR Express, Pommesfreunde, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hamburg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Park Hyatt Hamburg.
Hamburg-Harburg is 13 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Harburg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Café Bom Dia, Hünkar, Yoko Sushi Harburg, Mathewes Grill
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Harburg. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Panorama, Hotel Harburger Hof, Hotel Jeta, Hotel Süderelbe.
Hamburg-Altona is 5 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Altona has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Ethio, Trattoria Toscana, Marta, Pavillon
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Altona. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Altona. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Altona. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Nearby hotels include Schanzenstern Bio-Restaurant, Hotel Hamburg Altona, Hotel Central, Best Western Raphael Hotel Altona.
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