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Miniatur Wunderland
World-famous model railway and miniature world in Speicherstadt, known for astonishing detail and strong appeal for all ages.
Cheapest price
$189
Average price
$211
Fastest journey
5 h 27 m
Average duration
5 h 27 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
539 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rastatt to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rastatt to Hamburg will cost around $211 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $189.
Of the 2 trains that leave Rastatt for Hamburg on Fri, May 29, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 29 the direct trains cover the 539 km distance in an average of 5 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 27 m .
On Fri, May 29 the slowest trains will take 5 h 27 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 Rastatt to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, and a flight costs an average of $99.
Distance: 334 miles (539 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$158 Average price | $186 Average price | $79 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 46m Average total duration 6h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 22h 28m Average total duration 21h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Rastatt to Hamburg:
A bus is $79 (€64) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rastatt to Hamburg costing on average $158 (€127).
A bus is $108 (€87) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rastatt to Hamburg costing on average $186 (€151).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 16m.
Bus takes on average 21h 58m.
You'll arrive about 23m sooner (6h 16m by train vs 6h 39m by car). Tickets start at around $158 (€127) compared to roughly $39 (€32) 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.
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.
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Trains from Rastatt to Hamburg run on average 7 times per day, taking around 6h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $74 (€60) but you can travel from only $51 (€41) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:33, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 334 miles (539 km) distance in 5h 18m.
Distance 334 miles (539 km) |
Average train duration 6h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $74 (€60) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 5h 18m |
First train 12:33 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Service is usually included, but rounding up is standard. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service. Round up taxi fares; small tips are appreciated in bars and cafes.
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