Cheapest price
$164
Average price
$189
Fastest journey
5 h 35 m
Average duration
5 h 39 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
614 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Munich to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Munich to Hamburg will cost around $189 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $164.
Of the 6 trains that leave Munich for Hamburg on Sat, May 24, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 24 the direct trains cover the 614 km distance in an average of 5 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 35 m .
On Sat, May 24 the slowest trains will take 5 h 48 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.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg.
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
---|---|---|
€88 Average price | €51 Average price Cheapest | €214 Average price |
8h 33m Average duration 8h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 35m Average duration 12h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 4m Average duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.8 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | On time 8:48 AM Munich Hbf | 5h48 | 2:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 9:17 AM Munich Hbf | 5h38 | 2:55 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 9:17 AM Munich Hbf | 6h15 | 3:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 10:20 AM Munich Hbf | 5h33 | 3:53 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
Saturday, May 24 | |||||
![]() | On time 6:17 AM Munich Hbf | 5h37 | 11:54 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:17 AM Munich Hbf | 5h38 | 12:55 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:20 AM Munich Hbf | 5h35 | 1:55 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Distance 381 miles (614 km) |
Average train duration 8h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 4 |
Train providers 4 |
Fastest train 5h 33m |
First train 00:50 |
Last train 22:43 |
For as little as $45 (€37) you can travel by train between Munich and Hamburg with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet and FlixTrain. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this journey.
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 Munich to Hamburg train.
Munich to Hamburg train information with Deutsche Bahn:
The rule of buying in advance to save money is not only valid when booking a flight but also for train travel. Train tickets are generally on sale 6 months before the departure date. Some train booking tips from us:
When departing from Munich, you have various train station options to start your route from including Munich Hbf and Munich Ost. When arriving in Hamburg, you can end your route in train stations like Hamburg Hbf, Hamburg Harburg, Hamburg Altona and Hamburg Dammtor.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Munich Hbf, which is located around 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Hamburg Hbf, located 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre.
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