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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Salzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
Cheapest price on Aug 30
€73
Average ticket price on Aug 30
€131
Fastest journey on Aug 30
7 h 54 m
Average journey duration on Aug 30
8 h 2 m
Trains on Aug 30
27
Distance
673 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg 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 Salzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf will cost around €131 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €73.
It's difficult to get from Salzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf without transferring at least 2 times.
ICE 522 · ICE 920+
790385:05 PM13h45Salzburg Hbf6:50 AMHamburg Hbf€731One-way2 transfers- 27986 · ICE 522 · ICE 920+790385:08 PM13h42Salzburg Hbf6:50 AMHamburg Hbf€731One-way3 transfers
- ICE 1212 · ICE 520 · 4636 · ICE 12726:04 PM12h46Salzburg Hbf6:50 AMHamburg Hbf€831One-way5 transfers
- ICE 1212 · ICE 520 · 4636 · ICE 12726:04 PM12h46Salzburg Hbf6:50 AMHamburg Hbf€831One-way5 transfers
- ICE 1212 · ICE 520 · 4636 · ICE 12726:04 PM12h41Salzburg Hbf6:45 AMHamburg Hbf€831One-way6 transfers
- RJX 60 · ICE 1284 · 145281:00 PM7h54Salzburg Hbf8:54 PMHamburg Hbf€1241One-way2 transfers
- ICE 1214 · ICE 784+
821382:04 PM8h01Salzburg Hbf10:05 PMHamburg Hbf€1441One-way2 transfers - ICE 118 · S3 · ICE 786+8213412:00 PM8h05Salzburg Hbf8:05 PMHamburg Hbf€1371One-way3 transfers
- RJX 262 · ICE 588+8213211:00 AM8h05Salzburg Hbf7:05 PMHamburg Hbf€2191One-way2 transfers
- ICE 210 · S3 · ICE 788+8213010:00 AM8h05Salzburg Hbf6:05 PMHamburg Hbf€1571One-way3 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Salzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €71 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 4m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €71, while a flight costs an average of €497.
Distance: 418 miles (673 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€118 Average price | €497 Average price | €71 Average price Cheapest | €143 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 33m Average total duration 8h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 38m Average total duration 14h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf:
A bus is €47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf costing on average €118.
A bus is €426 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf costing on average €497.
Other travel options to Hamburg Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 3m.
Bus takes on average 14h 8m.
The journey is about 29m faster (8h 3m by train vs 8h 32m by car) and roughly €26 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€118 vs €143). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Snälltåget.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Salzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Salzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf trains for today, Saturday, August 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJX 62 · ICE 584 | Delayed 1:13 PM 3:00 PMSalzburg Hbf | 7h57 | 10:57 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| RJX 62 · ICE 584+82140 | Delayed 1:13 PM 3:00 PMSalzburg Hbf | 8h05 | 11:05 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| EC 114 · ICE 782 | 4:00 PM Salzburg Hbf | 7h57 | 11:57 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 79036+ICE 524 · S9 · ICE 920 | On time 4:05 PM Salzburg Hbf | 14h45 | 6:50 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| 79036+ICE 524 · S9 · ICE 920 | On time 4:05 PM Salzburg Hbf | 14h45 | 6:50 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| RJX 64 · ICE 1000 · ICE 273+82856 | Delayed 3:37 PM 5:00 PMSalzburg Hbf | 13h05 | 6:05 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| RJX 64 · ICE 1000 · ICE 273+82856 | Delayed 3:37 PM 5:00 PMSalzburg Hbf | 13h05 | 6:05 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| 79038+ICE 522 · ICE 1500 · 16340 | 5:05 PM Salzburg Hbf | 13h00 | 6:05 AM Hamburg Hbf | 5 transfers | |
| 79038+ICE 510 · ICE 22 · ICE 920 | 5:05 PM Salzburg Hbf | 13h45 | 6:50 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| 79038+ICE 522 · ICE 677 · S4 | On time 5:05 PM Salzburg Hbf | 13h45 | 6:50 AM Hamburg Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| 79042+ICE 1080 | 7:05 PM Salzburg Hbf | 11h53 | 6:58 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 79048+ICE 686 · ICE 76 | On time 10:55 PM Salzburg Hbf | 12h34 | 11:29 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 79048+ICE 1104 · ICE 604 | On time 10:55 PM Salzburg Hbf | 12h29 | 11:24 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| Sunday, August 30 | |||||
| RJ 1296 · ICE 882+82122 | On time 5:39 AM Salzburg Hbf | 8h26 | 2:05 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 600+79010 | Delayed 6:49 AM 6:05 AMSalzburg Hbf | 9h19 | 3:24 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| EC 212 · ICE 880+82126 | On time 8:00 AM Salzburg Hbf | 8h05 | 4:05 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| RJX 260 · ICE 1008 · ICE 508 | On time 9:00 AM Salzburg Hbf | 8h24 | 5:24 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| RJX 260 · ICE 680 · ICE 6 | On time 9:00 AM Salzburg Hbf | 8h29 | 5:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 788+82130+79020 | Delayed 10:06 AM 9:05 AMSalzburg Hbf | 9h00 | 6:05 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 210 · S3 · ICE 788+82130 | On time 10:00 AM Salzburg Hbf | 8h05 | 6:05 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 506+79022 | Delayed 10:48 AM 10:05 AMSalzburg Hbf | 9h20 | 7:25 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| RJX 262 · ICE 588+82132 | On time 11:00 AM Salzburg Hbf | 8h05 | 7:05 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 786+82134+79024 | Delayed 12:06 PM 11:05 AMSalzburg Hbf | 9h00 | 8:05 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 118 · S3 · ICE 786+82134 | On time 12:00 PM Salzburg Hbf | 8h05 | 8:05 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| RJX 60 · ICE 1284 · 14528 | On time 1:00 PM Salzburg Hbf | 7h54 | 8:54 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1214 · ICE 784+82138 | On time 2:04 PM Salzburg Hbf | 8h01 | 10:05 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
Austria
Germany
Trains from Salzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf run on average 7 times per day, taking around 8h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €18 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:47, the last at 20:55. The fastest train covers the 418 miles (673 km) distance in 6h 59m.
Distance 418 miles (673 km) |
Average train duration 8h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price €18 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 6h 59m |
First train 1:47 AM |
Last train 8:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 4 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet from Salzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet trains will get you between Salzburg Hbf and Hamburg Hbf from €18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
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.
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.
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.
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB | Nightjet
FAQs: Trains from Salzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salzburg 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.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Salzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
Most Salzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf trains use the Salzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Salzburg Hbf and Hamburg Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Salzburg Hbf from Salzburg city centre
Salzburg Hbf is 1 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg Hbf train station facilities and services
Salzburg Hbf 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, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Imlauer, Stieglitz
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Salzburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Salzburg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Salzburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Salzburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg Hbf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Europa Salzburg, Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre, H+ Hotel Salzburg.
Getting to Hamburg Hbf from Hamburg city centre
Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Hbf train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Le Crobag, Burger King, Coffee Fellows, Havin Grill, KFC, Mr. CLOU, Starbucks, dean&david, SPAR Express, Pommesfreunde, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hamburg Hbf.
Tickets and information
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 and lost property
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Park Hyatt Hamburg.
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