Regensburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,IC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Regensburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 19

Cheapest price on Sep 19

zł404

Average ticket price on Sep 19

zł518

Fastest journey on Sep 19

5 h 30 m

Average journey duration on Sep 19

5 h 51 m

Trains on Sep 19

18

Distance

525 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Regensburg 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 Regensburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf will cost around zł518 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only zł404.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Regensburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf without transferring at least once.

  • Deutsche Bahn59492 · ICE 586
    2:45 PM6h12
    Regensburg Hbf
    8:57 PMHamburg Hbf
    4041One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1080+agilis84112
    10:45 PM7h57
    Regensburg Hbf
    6:42 AMHamburg Hbf
    4041One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1006 · ICE 506+agilis84130
    12:53 PM6h32
    Regensburg Hbf
    7:25 PMHamburg Hbf
    4321One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn59496 · ICE 588
    12:45 PM6h12
    Regensburg Hbf
    6:57 PMHamburg Hbf
    4511One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn59492 · ICE 622 · ICE 1284
    2:45 PM5h54
    Regensburg Hbf
    8:39 PMHamburg Hbf
    4511One-way
    2 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Regensburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Regensburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł201 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 7m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł201, while a flight costs an average of zł1858.

Distance: 326 miles (525 km)

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Train
Most popular
Flight
Bus
Driving

zł476

Average price

zł1858

Average price

zł201

Average price

Cheapest

zł144

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

6h 14m

Average total duration

5h 44m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 7m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 7m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

11h 28m

Average total duration

10h 58m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

6h 11m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Deutsche Bahn

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Lufthansa

Most popular airline

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

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Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Regensburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf is a bus with an average price of zł201.

This is compared to other travel options from Regensburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf:

A bus is zł274 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Regensburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf costing on average zł476.

A bus is zł1657 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Regensburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf costing on average zł1858.

The fastest way to travel from Regensburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 7m.

Other travel options to Hamburg Hbf take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 44m.

Bus takes on average 10h 58m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Regensburg Hbf 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 Regensburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 27m sooner (5h 44m by train vs 6h 11m by car). Tickets start at around zł476 compared to roughly zł144 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.

Live departures

Regensburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf train times

The table below shows live departures for Regensburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche BahnICE 1080+agilis84112
Delayed
10:19 PM 10:45 PMRegensburg Hbf
7h57
6:42 AM Hamburg Hbf
1 transfer
Saturday, September 19
Deutsche Bahn3552 · ICE 686+oberpfalzbahn7975012:51 AM Regensburg Hbf
10h06
10:57 AM Hamburg Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 2166 · ICE 886
On time
6:22 AM Regensburg Hbf
5h35
11:57 AM Hamburg Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn59488 · ICE 684
On time
6:45 AM Regensburg Hbf
6h12
12:57 PM Hamburg Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 926 · ICE 882
On time
8:27 AM Regensburg Hbf
5h30
1:57 PM Hamburg Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn59490 · ICE 682
On time
8:45 AM Regensburg Hbf
6h12
2:57 PM Hamburg Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 880+agilis63058
Delayed
9:28 AM 9:48 AMRegensburg Hbf
6h09
3:57 PM Hamburg Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 680+agilis63060
Delayed
10:31 AM 10:45 AMRegensburg Hbf
6h12
4:57 PM Hamburg Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1008 · ICE 508+agilis84126
Delayed
10:05 AM 10:53 AMRegensburg Hbf
6h31
5:24 PM Hamburg Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 788+agilis63062
Delayed
11:28 AM 11:48 AMRegensburg Hbf
6h09
5:57 PM Hamburg Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn59496 · ICE 588
On time
12:45 PM Regensburg Hbf
6h12
6:57 PM Hamburg Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1006 · ICE 506+agilis84130
Delayed
12:04 PM 12:53 PMRegensburg Hbf
6h32
7:25 PM Hamburg Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 786+agilis63066
Delayed
1:28 PM 1:48 PMRegensburg Hbf
6h09
7:57 PM Hamburg Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn59492 · ICE 586
On time
2:45 PM Regensburg Hbf
6h12
8:57 PM Hamburg Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn59492 · ICE 622 · ICE 1284
On time
2:45 PM Regensburg Hbf
5h54
8:39 PM Hamburg Hbf
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 784+agilis63068
Delayed
3:28 PM 3:48 PMRegensburg Hbf
6h09
9:57 PM Hamburg Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 584+agilis63070
Delayed
4:31 PM 4:45 PMRegensburg Hbf
6h12
10:57 PM Hamburg Hbf
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 782+agilis63072
Delayed
5:28 PM 5:48 PMRegensburg Hbf
6h09
11:57 PM Hamburg Hbf
1 transfer

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Regensburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf

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Trains from Regensburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at zł130 but you can travel from only zł97 by bus.

The earliest train runs at 03:40, the last at 22:24. The fastest train covers the 326 miles (525 km) distance in 5h 9m.

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 zł97
Distance
326 miles (525 km)
Average train duration
5h 44m
Cheapest ticket price
zł130
Trains per day
6
Fastest train
5h 9m
First train
3:40 AM
Last train
10:24 PM
Cheapest Month
Feb
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Sat
Best time to book
21 days
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 zł97

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, metronom from Regensburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, metronom trains will get you between Regensburg Hbf and Hamburg Hbf from zł97. 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
5h 9m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
zł130
Deutsche Bahn frequency
5 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

metronom

About
Metronom Eisenbahngesellschaft mbH is a German railway company that has been connecting Northern Germany since 2003. Based in Uelzen, it focuses exclusively on passenger transport, operating services from Hamburg to Bremen, Lüneburg, Uelzen, Hanover, and Göttingen. The company also runs services under the brand Enno from Wolfsburg to Hanover and Hildesheim. Metronom is partly state-owned, with its trains, which can reach speeds of up to 160 km/h, being rented from the state transport company Landesnahverkehrsgesellschaft Niedersachsen mbH (LNVG). They are known for their yellow and blue double-decker trains, offering amenities like extra legroom and refreshments.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average metronom Duration
7h 48m
Cheapest metronom Price
zł432
metronom frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one large piece of luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated storage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to fare conditions
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Seat reservation
Seat reservations not included, can be purchased separately
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible facilities available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs need ticket and muzzle
Quiet zone

FAQs: Trains from Regensburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Regensburg 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.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Regensburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at zł130, while the average price is around zł476.
The train from Regensburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf takes 5h 9m and runs 6 per day.
The distance by train from Regensburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf is 326 miles (525 km).
The first train from Regensburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf leaves at 3:40 AM.
The last train from Regensburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf leaves at 10:24 PM.
Yes, there is a direct train from Regensburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf. This service operates 0 times per day, provided by ÖBB | Nightjet.
Yes, there is a night train from Regensburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf.
The cheapest way to get from Regensburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf is by bus, with a cost of around zł97.
The train journey from Regensburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf offers varied scenery, including views of the Bavarian countryside, the Franconian Forest, and glimpses of historic towns and cities as you travel north through Germany.
A day trip from Regensburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf is not feasible. The journey takes 5h 9m and the distance is 326 miles (525 km). There are 8 train trips available per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Regensburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf.
Since both Regensburg Hbf 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 Regensburg Hbf 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.
Yes, rail passes such as the Eurail Pass and Interrail Pass are valid on most trains in Germany, including Deutsche Bahn regional and long-distance services. Some high-speed trains may require a reservation fee even with a rail pass.
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 Regensburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf

Most Regensburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf trains use the Regensburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Regensburg Hbf 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 Regensburg
Arrival train stations in Hamburg
Regensburg HbfRegensburg Hbf, Bahnhofstr. 18, 93047 RegensburgWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Regensburg Hbf from Regensburg city centre

Bus10, 5 · 4m · every ~12 min

Regensburg Hbf train station facilities and services

Regensburg 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 and drink

Food options include: L'Osteria da Nino, Pritanio, Heuport, Zara

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Regensburg Hbf. ATMs are available at Regensburg Hbf.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Regensburg Hbf. Information desks are available at Regensburg Hbf.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Regensburg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Regensburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Regensburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Regensburg Hbf.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Star Inn, Bischofshof, Münchner Hof, Kaiserhof.

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