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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
$46
Average price
$147
Fastest journey
8 h 31 m
Average duration
9 h 40 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
604 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Passau 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 Passau Hbf to Hamburg Hbf will cost around $147 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $46.
It's difficult to get from Passau Hbf to Hamburg Hbf without transferring at least once.
REX 1785 · EC 330 · RJ 478
REX 5937 · R 5981 · EC 330 · RJ 478
BUS 91004 · ICE 788
BUS 91008 · ICE 682
BUS 91004 · ICE 1508 · RJ 176
BUS 91004 · ICE 1508 · RJ 176
BUS 91004 · ICE 788
BUS 91008 · ICE 1100 · ICE 600
BUS 91008 · ICE 682
REX 5937 · R 5981 · EC 330 · RJ 478Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Passau Hbf to Hamburg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a flight costs an average of $61.
Distance: 375 miles (604 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$127 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest | $139 Average price | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 2m Average total duration 7h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 56m Average total duration 13h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Passau Hbf to Hamburg Hbf:
A bus is $73 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Passau Hbf to Hamburg Hbf costing on average $127 (€104).
A bus is $85 (€70) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Passau Hbf to Hamburg Hbf costing on average $139 (€114).
Other travel options to Hamburg Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 32m.
Bus takes on average 13h 26m.
Tickets start at around $127 (€104) compared to roughly $23 (€19) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-104.02 (€-85.22). The journey takes 7h 32m versus 7h 13m 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 Passau Hbf to Hamburg Hbf trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BUS 91008 · ICE 682 | On time 6:45 AM Passau Hbf | 8h51 | 3:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
BUS 91008 · ICE 1100 · ICE 600 | Delayed 6:45 AM Passau Hbf | 8h50 | 1:50 PM 1:50 PMHamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
BUS 91004 · ICE 788 | On time 10:00 AM Passau Hbf | 8h36 | 6:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
BUS 91004 · ICE 1508 · RJ 176 | Delayed 10:00 AM Passau Hbf | 8h31 | 4:46 PM 4:46 PMHamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
REX 1785 · EC 330 · RJ 478 | On time 4:45 PM Passau Hbf | 14h19 | 7:04 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
REX 5937 · R 5981 · EC 330 · RJ 478 | On time 5:33 PM Passau Hbf | 13h31 | 7:04 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Passau Hbf to Hamburg Hbf run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $44 (€36) but you can travel from only $40 (€33) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:39, the last at 21:28. The fastest train covers the 375 miles (604 km) distance in 7h 10m.
Distance 375 miles (604 km) |
Average train duration 7h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $44 (€36) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 7h 10m |
First train 2:39 AM |
Last train 9:28 PM |
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Hamburg Hbf, Hamburg -> Hamburg Rathaus, Hamburg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Passau 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 Passau Hbf to Hamburg Hbf trains use the Passau Hbf to Hamburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Hamburg-Harburg. Use this guide to compare Passau Hbf and Hamburg Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Passau 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: Ava Restaurant & Cocktailbar, Gastronomie Innsteg, Café Kowalski, Lecorner
Wi-Fi is available at Passau Hbf. ATMs are available at Passau Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Passau Hbf. Information desks are available at Passau Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Passau Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Passau Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Passau Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Passau Hbf.
Nearby hotels include IBB Hotel Passau, Hotel Atrium, Hotel Herdegen Garni, Hotel König.
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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