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Miniatur Wunderland
The world-famous model railway and miniature world in Speicherstadt, known for detailed landscapes, airports, and interactive scenes. One of Hamburg’s biggest visitor highlights.
Cheapest price
$60
Average price
$60
Fastest journey
5 h 11 m
Average duration
5 h 17 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
223 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paderborn to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paderborn to Hamburg will cost around $60 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $60.
It's difficult to get from Paderborn to Hamburg without transferring at least once.
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FlixTrainOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paderborn to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a flight costs an average of $774.
Distance: 138 miles (223 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$81 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $774 Average price | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 42m Average total duration 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 25m Average total duration 5h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Paderborn to Hamburg:
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paderborn to Hamburg costing on average $81 (€66).
A bus is $735 (€597) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paderborn to Hamburg costing on average $774 (€629).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 12m.
Flight takes on average 5h 25m.
Tickets start at around $81 (€66) compared to roughly $50 (€41) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-30.62 (€-24.85). The journey takes 4h 12m versus 3h 25m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Paderborn to Hamburg trains for today, Saturday, June 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 549 · ICE 680+ 75042 | Delayed 12:36 PM 1:23 PMPaderborn Hbf | 4h14 | 5:37 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
92601 · ICE 578 | On time 2:48 PM Paderborn Hbf | 4h26 | 7:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 641 · ICE 588+ 75054 | Delayed 2:36 PM 3:23 PMPaderborn Hbf | 4h14 | 7:37 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
92605 · ICE 72 | On time 3:48 PM Paderborn Hbf | 4h26 | 8:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
92613 · ICE 576 | On time 4:48 PM Paderborn Hbf | 4h26 | 9:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 643 · ICE 586+ 75066 | Delayed 4:34 PM 5:23 PMPaderborn Hbf | 4h14 | 9:37 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
Bus S5 · S5 · ICE 784 | On time 5:35 PM Paderborn Hbf | 5h01 | 10:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
Bus RB72 · 90676 · 20382 · ICE 516 | On time 5:43 PM Paderborn Hbf | 4h49 | 10:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| Sunday, June 14 | |||||
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 8:05 AM Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West | 5h11 | 1:16 PM Hamburg Harburg | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 8:05 AM Paderborn, Maspernplatz-West | 5h23 | 1:28 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Paderborn to Hamburg run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) but you can travel from only $22 (€18) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 138 miles (223 km) distance in 3h 14m.
Distance 138 miles (223 km) |
Average train duration 4h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 3h 14m |
First train 12:15 AM |
Last train 11:52 PM |
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Best time to book 14 days |
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