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The cheapest and fastest trains from Poznań Główny to Hamburg Hbf

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 18

Cheapest price on Sep 18

$62

Average ticket price on Sep 18

$134

Fastest journey on Sep 18

5 h 39 m

Average journey duration on Sep 18

5 h 50 m

Trains on Sep 18

13

Distance

479 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Poznań Główny 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 Poznań Główny to Hamburg Hbf will cost around $134 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $62.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Poznań Główny to Hamburg Hbf without transferring at least 2 times.

  • Deutsche BahnEC 40 · 33792 · S3 · ICE 608
    7:31 PM11h54
    Poznań Główny
    7:25 AMHamburg Hbf
    $621One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnEC 40 · 33792 · S5 · ICE 273
    7:31 PM10h34
    Poznań Główny
    6:05 AMHamburg Hbf
    $621One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnEC 44 · S7 · ICE 504
    3:31 PM5h53
    Poznań Główny
    9:24 PMHamburg Hbf
    $851One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 38172 · R 80385 · 5158 · S5
    5:31 AM6h39
    Poznań Główny
    12:10 PMHamburg Hbf
    $1111One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnEC 430 · ICE 2074
    3:19 AM6h52
    Poznań Główny
    10:11 AMHamburg Hbf
    $1221One-way
    1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Poznań Główny to Hamburg Hbf

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Poznań Główny to Hamburg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $79 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $79, while a flight costs an average of $483.

Distance: 297 miles (479 km)

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Train
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Bus
Flight
Driving

$132

Average price

$79

Average price

Cheapest

$483

Average price

$117

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

6h 11m

Average total duration

5h 41m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

8h 34m

Average total duration

8h 4m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 43m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 43m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

5h 18m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Lot Polish Airlines

Most popular airline

Your own car or car rental

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Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Poznań Główny to Hamburg Hbf is a bus with an average price of $79 (€65).

This is compared to other travel options from Poznań Główny to Hamburg Hbf:

A bus is $53 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poznań Główny to Hamburg Hbf costing on average $132 (€108).

A bus is $404 (€331) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Poznań Główny to Hamburg Hbf costing on average $483 (€395).

The fastest way to travel from Poznań Główny to Hamburg Hbf is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 43m.

Other travel options to Hamburg Hbf take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 41m.

Bus takes on average 8h 4m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Poznań Główny and Hamburg Hbf including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Poznań Główny to Hamburg Hbf among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $132 (€108) compared to roughly $117 (€96) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-15.45 (€-12.65). The journey takes 5h 41m versus 5h 18m 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.

Live departures

Poznań Główny to Hamburg Hbf train times

The table below shows live departures for Poznań Główny to Hamburg Hbf trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche BahnEC 430 · 4353 · ICE 606
Delayed
1:19 AM 3:19 AMPoznań Główny
6h05
7:31 AM 7:31 AMHamburg Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnEC 430 · ICE 2074
Delayed
1:19 AM 3:19 AMPoznań Główny
6h52
10:11 AM Hamburg Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnEC 430 · 4353 · ICE 606
Delayed
1:19 AM 3:23 AMPoznań Główny
6h01
7:31 AM 7:31 AMHamburg Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnEC 430 · ICE 2074
Delayed
1:19 AM 3:23 AMPoznań Główny
6h46
8:11 AM 8:11 AMHamburg Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 38172 · R 80385 · 5158 · S5
On time
5:28 AM Poznań Główny
6h42
12:10 PM Hamburg Hbf
4 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 38172 · R 80385 · 5158 · S5
On time
5:31 AM Poznań Główny
6h39
12:10 PM Hamburg Hbf
4 transfers
Deutsche BahnEC 248 · S7 · ICE 602
Delayed
7:31 AM Poznań Główny
5h53
11:31 AM 11:31 AMHamburg Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnEC 246 · S5 · ICE 600
Delayed
9:31 AM Poznań Główny
5h53
1:31 PM 1:31 PMHamburg Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnEC 230 · S5 · RJ 382
On time
10:31 AM Poznań Główny
5h53
4:24 PM Hamburg Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnEC 48 · ICE 933 · ICE 508
Delayed
11:31 AM Poznań Główny
5h53
3:31 PM 3:31 PMHamburg Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnEC 46 · ICE 935 · ICE 506
Delayed
11:31 AM 1:30 PMPoznań Główny
5h55
5:32 PM 5:32 PMHamburg Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnEC 46 · ICE 935 · ICE 506
Delayed
1:31 PM Poznań Główny
5h54
5:32 PM 5:32 PMHamburg Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnEC 44 · S5 · ICE 504
Delayed
1:31 PM 3:30 PMPoznań Główny
5h54
7:33 PM 7:33 PMHamburg Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnEC 44 · S7 · ICE 504
Delayed
3:31 PM Poznań Główny
5h53
7:33 PM 7:33 PMHamburg Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnEC 44 · S5 · ICE 504
Delayed
3:31 PM Poznań Główny
5h53
7:33 PM 7:33 PMHamburg Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnEC 40 · 4368 · 4302
On time
7:31 PM Poznań Główny
11h01
6:32 AM Hamburg Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnTLK 38106 · R 80411 · 5186 · S5
On time
7:36 PM Poznań Główny
11h49
7:25 AM Hamburg Hbf
4 transfers
Deutsche BahnR 78535 · 5150 · S5 · ICE 808
On time
8:06 PM Poznań Główny
12h03
8:09 AM Hamburg Hbf
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 3830 · TLK 58112 · R 80413 · 5150
On time
9:41 PM Poznań Główny
10h28
8:09 AM Hamburg Hbf
5 transfers
Friday, September 18
Deutsche BahnEC 430 · 4353 · ICE 606
On time
3:19 AM Poznań Główny
6h05
9:24 AM Hamburg Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnEC 430 · ICE 2074
On time
3:19 AM Poznań Główny
6h52
10:11 AM Hamburg Hbf
1 transfer

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Poznań Główny to Hamburg Hbf

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Trains from Poznań Główny to Hamburg Hbf run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $57 (€47) but you can travel from only $34 (€28) by bus.

The earliest train runs at 01:22, the last at 13:31. The fastest train covers the 297 miles (479 km) distance in 4h 47m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $34 (€28)
Distance
297 miles (479 km)
Average train duration
5h 41m
Cheapest ticket price
$57 (€47)
Trains per day
3
Fastest train
4h 47m
First train
1:22 AM
Last train
1:31 PM
Cheapest Month
Dec
Cheapest Day
Mon
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Tue
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $34 (€28)

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Poznań Główny to Hamburg Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Poznań Główny and Hamburg Hbf from $34 (€28). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Duration
4h 47m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
$57 (€47)
Deutsche Bahn frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
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.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
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.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
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.
Quiet zone

FAQs: Trains from Poznań Główny to Hamburg Hbf

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Poznań Główny 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.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Poznań Główny to Hamburg Hbf can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $57 (€47), while the average price is around $132 (€108).
The train from Poznań Główny to Hamburg Hbf takes 4h 47m and runs 3 per day.
The first train from Poznań Główny to Hamburg Hbf leaves at 1:22 AM.
The distance by train from Poznań Główny to Hamburg Hbf is 297 miles (479 km).
The last train from Poznań Główny to Hamburg Hbf leaves at 1:31 PM.
There is no direct train service currently available from Poznań Główny to Hamburg Hbf.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Poznań Główny to Hamburg Hbf.
The cheapest way to get from Poznań Główny to Hamburg Hbf is by bus, with a cost of around $34 (€28).
The train journey from Poznan Główny to Hamburg Hbf offers scenic views, particularly as it passes through the lush landscapes of Western Poland and the picturesque countryside of Northern Germany, complemented by charming villages and expansive fields.
A day trip from Poznan Główny to Hamburg Hbf is not feasible as the journey takes 4h 47m, which exceeds the 120-minute limit for a feasible day trip. The distance is 297 miles (479 km), and there are 6 train trips per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Poznań Główny to Hamburg Hbf.
Since both Poznań Główny and Hamburg Hbf are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Hamburg Hbf include Hanover, Bremen, Osnabrück, Schwerin, Kiel.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Poznań Główny to Hamburg Hbf among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Germany uses the euro (€) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards, especially contactless payments, in cities and larger establishments. However, cash is still widely accepted and sometimes preferred in smaller shops, markets, and rural areas. Carrying some cash is recommended for flexibility.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Poznań Główny to Hamburg Hbf

Most Poznań Główny to Hamburg Hbf trains use the Poznan Główny to Hamburg Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Poznań Główny and Hamburg Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Poznan
Arrival train stations in Hamburg
Poznan Głównyul. Dworcowa 1, 61-801 Poznań, Poland+48 61 633 33 44WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to Poznan Główny from Poznan city centre

Poznan Główny is 1 km from Poznan city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainOs · 4m · $4 · every ~8 min
Bus213, 214, 223, 224 · 15m · $1 · every ~3 min
Tram5, 8, 11, 14, 201 · 9m · $1 · every ~11 min

Poznan Główny train station facilities and services

Poznan Główny has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food options include: Restauracja Bazar 1838, Manekin Poznań

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Poznan Główny. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Poznan Główny. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Poznan Główny: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Poznan Główny: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Poznan Główny: Elevators, ramps.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Sheraton Poznan Hotel, Hotel Mercure Poznan Centrum, IBB Andersia Hotel.

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