Munich to Hamburg train: ICE and Local Transport
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Fastest train times from Munich to Hamburg
Fastest Journey
6 h 18 m
Average
8 h 37 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
614 km
Of the 5 trains that leave Munich for Hamburg every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Munich to Hamburg
 | Distance | 381 miles (614 km) |
 | Average train duration | 5 h 47 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $84 (€74) |
 | Direct train | Yes |
 | Train companies | ÖBB | Nightjet, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn with connection or Snälltåget |
Trains from Munich to Hamburg cover the 381 miles (614 km) long route taking on average 5 h 47 min with our travel partners like ÖBB | Nightjet, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn with connection or Snälltåget. There are direct train services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $84 (€74), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $43 (€38). Travelers depart most frequently from München Hbf and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
Train providers: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet and Snälltåget from Munich to Hamburg trains
Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet and Snälltåget trains will get you from Munich to Hamburg from $43 (€38). 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 Munich to Hamburg train.
Munich to Hamburg train information with Deutsche Bahn:
- Average Duration: 6 h 53 min
- Deutsche Bahn frequency: 34 a day
One of the best ways to travel between Munich and Hamburg is by taking a train with Snälltåget. Omio helps you find the ideal Snälltåget train between Munich and Hamburg by showing you Snälltåget 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 Munich to Hamburg route. You can expect to travel 381 miles (614 km) between Munich and Hamburg on a train with Snälltåget. If you are using the Omio app to search for trains between Munich and Hamburg, you can check straight away if the Snälltåget 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 Snälltåget train ticket on Omio quickly and easily, then enjoy your upcoming trip between Munich and Hamburg!
Munich to Hamburg train information with Snälltåget:
- Average Duration: 8 h 49 min
- Snälltåget frequency: 1 a day
Find cheap tickets for ÖBB Nightjet trains from Munich to Hamburg on Omio. Omio can help you find the best train deals and prices all in one place by showing you the most up-to-date Munich to Hamburg train schedule from ÖBB Nightjet, the latest train ticket offers available and other travel information for the 381 miles (614 km) route to Hamburg from Munich, including information on baggage allowance and amenities offered onboard depending on the class fare you pick and choose. If you search for trains between Munich and Hamburg in the Omio app, you can check to see if the ÖBB Nightjet trains available are mobile tickets, which makes it even more convenient for you to go paperless when traveling. Check the ÖBB Nightjet train schedule for your ideal departure and arrival times, compare the best route available to get to Hamburg from Munich and then book a cheap train with ease. Sit back and enjoy your upcoming train from Munich to Hamburg with ÖBB Nightjet!
Trains from Munich to Hamburg
Trains in Germany are a convenient way to travel between cities, with Deutsche Bahn providing both domestic and international train routes in Germany. Deutsche Bahn's Intercity Express (ICE) is the most convenient and regular train from Munich to Hamburg. There are frequent trains running throughout the day, including an early morning and late night train. The first Munich to Hamburg train departs at 4:15 a.m., while the last train leaves Munich at 12:01 a.m. Over 20 trains travel from Munich to Hamburg per day. Direct trains traveling from Munich to Hamburg take between 5½ and 6½ hours. All trains depart from München Hauptbahnhof and arrive at Hamburg Hauptbahnhof.
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Munich to Hamburg Train Cost
Average prices for trains from Munich to Hamburg when you book in advance
Booking Period | Average Price |
|---|---|
Same Day | €139 |
1 Day in Advance | €121 |
1 Week in Advance | €105 |
2 Weeks in Advance | €92 |
1 Month in Advance | €87 |
3 Months in Advance | €47 |
Munich to Hamburg Trains: General Information
Travelers can usually offset some of the cost of Munich to Hamburg train tickets by booking in advance.
All Munich to Hamburg trains are run by Deutsche Bahn.- Most Munich to Hamburg trains are direct; however, some journeys require a transfer in either Fulda, Kassel, Nürnberg, Würzburg, Dortmund, or Frankfurt. All trains depart from München Hauptbahnhof and arrive at Hamburg Hauptbahnhof.
- The Munich to Hamburg train journey takes as little as 5 hours and 31 minutes to arrive in Hamburg.
- Most travelers book their Munich to Hamburg train tickets 1 day in advance of the travel date.
Based on Omio's travel data, as the table above clearly illustrates, ticket prices on Munich to Hamburg trains decrease the further they are booked in advance:
- It is 13% cheaper on average to book a Munich to Hamburg train a day ahead of time rather than purchasing a ticket at the station.
- It is 24% cheaper on average to book a Munich to Hamburg train 1 week ahead of time rather than purchasing a ticket the day you intend to travel.
- Munich to Hamburg train costs are 37% cheaper when booked 1 month in advance as opposed to purchasing a train ticket the day of departure.
Train tickets from Munich to Hamburg: when to book to save $
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:
- Buying your train ticket from Munich - Hamburg 3 weeks in advance means you can save on average up to 28% compared to the price available on the day of departure.
- If you book a ticket Munich - Hamburg with 2 months in advance you save up to about 31% compared to the initial price.
- By booking 3 months in advance, you could save up to 35%.
- On Omio you can find all offers, train times and prices for train travel in Europe, the U.S., and Canada.
Travel Tips: Trains from Munich to Hamburg
There are a few train stations in Munich to start your route from including München Hbf, München Hackerbrücke and München Marienplatz. In Hamburg you have a few train station options to choose from for your arrival including Hamburg Hbf, Hamburg-Altona and Hamburg-Harburg.
Omio customers traveling this route depart most frequently from München Hbf and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
You can find the most popular departure train station for this journey, München Hbf, located approximately 2.3 miles (3.7 km) from the city center of Munich. 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.
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Tram lines: 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Bus lines: 68, X98
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