The cheapest and fastest trains from Nuremberg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
Cheapest price
$61
Average price
$144
Fastest journey
5 h 3 m
Average duration
5 h 5 m
Trains per day
39
Distance
463 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf will cost around $144 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $61.
Of the 39 trains that leave Nuremberg Hbf for Hamburg Hbf on Sun, May 24, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 24 the direct trains cover the 463 km distance in an average of 5 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 3 m .
On Sun, May 24 the slowest trains will take 5 h 6 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.
ICE 520 · ICE 1272 · 4448 · ICE 92010:00 PM9h08Nuremberg Hbf7:08 AMHamburg Hbf$611One-way3 transfers
ICE 1080+
8160812:17 AM7h03Nuremberg Hbf7:20 AMHamburg Hbf$721One-way1 transfer
ICE 686+
820186:31 AM5h14Nuremberg Hbf11:45 AMHamburg Hbf$921One-way1 transfer
ICE 522 · ICE 9209:00 PM10h08Nuremberg Hbf7:08 AMHamburg Hbf$991One-way1 transfer
ICE 886+
820207:32 AM5h13Nuremberg Hbf12:45 PMHamburg Hbf$1041One-way1 transfer
ICE 5846:31 PM5h03Nuremberg Hbf11:34 PMHamburg Hbf$1431One-way0 transfers
ICE 28 · ICE 7881:32 PM5h04Nuremberg Hbf6:36 PMHamburg Hbf$1661One-way1 transfer
ICE 5882:32 PM5h05Nuremberg Hbf7:37 PMHamburg Hbf$1661One-way0 transfers
ICE 68210:30 AM5h06Nuremberg Hbf3:36 PMHamburg Hbf$1661One-way0 transfers
ICE 68012:31 PM5h06Nuremberg Hbf5:37 PMHamburg Hbf$1431One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Nuremberg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a flight costs an average of $287.
Distance: 287 miles (463 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$122 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $510 Average price | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 29m Average total duration 4h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 18m Average total duration 7h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf:
A bus is $76 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf costing on average $122 (€99).
A bus is $464 (€376) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf costing on average $510 (€413).
Other travel options to Hamburg Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 59m.
Bus takes on average 7h 48m.
You'll arrive about 39m sooner (4h 59m by train vs 5h 38m by car). Tickets start at around $122 (€99) compared to roughly $20 (€16) 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.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet.
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.
Live departures
Nuremberg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Nuremberg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf trains for today, Saturday, May 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 522 · ICE 920 | Delayed 9:00 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 10h08 | 5:10 AM 5:10 AMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1500 · ICE 1706 | On time 9:36 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 9h35 | 7:11 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 520 · ICE 1272 · 4448 · ICE 920 | Delayed 10:00 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 9h08 | 5:10 AM 5:10 AMHamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| Sunday, May 24 | |||||
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 2:25 AM Nürnberg, ZOB | 10h09 | 12:34 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 686+ 82018 | On time 6:31 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h14 | 11:45 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1104 · ICE 604 | On time 6:36 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h35 | 12:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 886+ 82020 | On time 7:32 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h13 | 12:45 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1604 · RJ 384 | On time 7:36 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h36 | 1:12 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 602 | On time 8:05 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h06 | 2:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 684+ 82022 | On time 8:31 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h14 | 1:45 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1102 · ICE 602 | On time 8:36 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h35 | 2:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 882+ 82024 | On time 9:28 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h17 | 2:45 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 926 · ICE 882+ 82024 | On time 9:31 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h14 | 2:45 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1602 · ICE 1908 | On time 9:36 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h36 | 3:12 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 682 | On time 10:30 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h06 | 3:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1100 · ICE 600 | On time 10:36 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h35 | 4:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 880+ 82028 | On time 11:28 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h17 | 4:45 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1228 · ICE 880+ 82028 | On time 11:32 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h13 | 4:45 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1600 · ICE 1906 | On time 11:36 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h36 | 5:12 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 680 | On time 12:31 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h06 | 5:37 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1008 · ICE 508 | On time 12:36 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h35 | 6:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 788 | On time 1:28 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h08 | 6:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 28 · ICE 788 | On time 1:32 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h04 | 6:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1508 · ICE 1904 | On time 1:36 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h35 | 7:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 588 | On time 2:32 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h05 | 7:37 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1006 · ICE 506 | On time 2:36 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h35 | 8:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 786+ 82036 | On time 3:28 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h17 | 8:45 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1224 · ICE 786+ 82036 | On time 3:32 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h13 | 8:45 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1506 · ICE 1902 | On time 3:36 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h35 | 9:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 504 | On time 4:05 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h06 | 10:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 586+ 82038 | On time 4:32 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h13 | 9:45 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1004 · ICE 504 | On time 4:36 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h35 | 10:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1504 · RJ 386 | On time 5:36 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h06 | 10:42 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 584 | 6:31 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h03 | 11:34 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1002 · ICE 502 | On time 6:36 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h48 | 12:24 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 782 | 7:28 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h25 | 12:53 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1220 · ICE 782 | On time 7:32 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h21 | 12:53 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1502 · ICE 900 | On time 7:36 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h26 | 1:02 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nuremberg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
Trains from Nuremberg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:25, the last at 23:17. The fastest train covers the 287 miles (463 km) distance in 4h 15m.
Distance 287 miles (463 km) |
Average train duration 4h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 4h 15m |
First train 12:25 AM |
Last train 11:17 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet from Nuremberg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet trains will get you between Nuremberg Hbf and Hamburg Hbf from $25 (€20). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
ÖBB | Nightjet
FAQs: Trains from Nuremberg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nuremberg 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Nuremberg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
- Sat: 09:00 - 19:00
- Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located close to Platform 5.
- Burger King
- Cantina Estacion Mediterrano
- Coffee Fellows
- Dallmayr Cafebar
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Subway
- Sportsbar
- Istanbul Döner
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, tactile guiding strips, wheelchair access. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- IntercityHotel Nuremberg
- Park Plaza Nuremberg
- Novotel Nürnberg Centre Ville
- Located near the main entrance, close to the escalators.
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:30
- Sat - Sun: 08:00 - 20:15
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- The station has luggage lockers.
- Le Crobag
- Burger King
- Coffee Fellows
- Havin Grill
- KFC
- Mr. CLOU
- Starbucks
- dean&david
- SPAR Express
- Pommesfreunde
- & more
- Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station
- IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
- Park Hyatt Hamburg
- Located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
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