- Must visit
Kunsthalle Hamburg
Major fine arts museum with works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art; one of Germany’s most important museum collections.
Cheapest price
$99
Average price
$139
Fastest journey
5 h 34 m
Average duration
6 h 27 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
480 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Poznan to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Poznan to Hamburg will cost around $139 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $99.
Of the 6 trains that leave Poznan for Hamburg on Tue, Jun 16, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct trains cover the 480 km distance in an average of 6 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 34 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest trains will take 7 h 45 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Poznan to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a flight costs an average of $110.
Distance: 298 miles (480 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$136 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $313 Average price | $118 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 56m Average total duration 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 38m Average total duration 8h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Poznan to Hamburg:
A bus is $77 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poznan to Hamburg costing on average $136 (€110).
A bus is $254 (€205) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Poznan to Hamburg costing on average $313 (€253).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 26m.
Bus takes on average 8h 8m.
Tickets start at around $136 (€110) compared to roughly $118 (€95) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-18.47 (€-14.94). The journey takes 5h 26m versus 5h 24m 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 Poznan to Hamburg trains for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EC 430 · ICE 2074 | Delayed 1:22 AM 3:23 AMPoznań Główny | 6h48 | 9:07 AM 9:07 AMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 430 · 21833 · ICE 606 | Delayed 1:22 AM 3:23 AMPoznań Główny | 6h01 | 7:48 AM 7:48 AMHamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| Tuesday, June 16 | |||||
![]() | 6:27 AM Poznan | 7h45 | 2:12 PM Hamburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:27 AM Poznan | 5h45 | 1:12 PM Hamburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:27 AM Poznan | 7h45 | 4:12 PM Hamburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:27 PM Poznan | 5h44 | 7:11 PM Hamburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:27 PM Poznan | 5h34 | 11:01 PM Hamburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:27 PM Poznan | 7h27 | 1:54 AM Hamburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Poznan to Hamburg run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $58 (€47) but you can travel from only $32 (€26) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:36. The fastest train covers the 298 miles (480 km) distance in 5h 34m.
Distance 298 miles (480 km) |
Average train duration 5h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $58 (€47) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 34m |
First train 12:10 AM |
Last train 11:36 PM |
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