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Miniatur Wunderland
World-famous model railway and miniature world in Speicherstadt, known for astonishing detail and broad appeal to all ages.
Cheapest price
$140
Average price
$154
Fastest journey
8 h 36 m
Average duration
8 h 59 m
Trains per day
5
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 $154 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $140.
It's difficult to get from Salzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf without transferring at least once.
ICE 1600 · ICE 1906+
79016
ICE 1008 · ICE 508+
79020
ICE 788+
79020
RJX 260 · ICE 680
EC 212 · ICE 880
EC 212 · ICE 880
RJX 260 · ICE 680
ICE 1008 · ICE 508+
79020
ICE 1600 · ICE 1906+
79016
ICE 788+
79020Omio 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 prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, and a flight costs an average of $77.
Distance: 418 miles (673 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$145 Average price | $241 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest | $176 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 17m Average total duration 9h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 41m Average total duration 17h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf:
A bus is $77 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf costing on average $145 (€117).
A bus is $173 (€139) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf costing on average $241 (€194).
Other travel options to Hamburg Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 47m.
Bus takes on average 17h 11m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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.
Direct services run with ÖBB | Nightjet, Snälltåget.
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 Salzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf trains for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EC 212 · ICE 880 | On time 8:00 AM Salzburg Hbf | 8h36 | 4:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
79016+ ICE 1600 · ICE 1906 | On time 8:05 AM Salzburg Hbf | 9h07 | 5:12 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 260 · ICE 680 | On time 9:00 AM Salzburg Hbf | 8h37 | 5:37 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
79020+ ICE 1008 · ICE 508 | On time 9:05 AM Salzburg Hbf | 9h06 | 6:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
79020+ ICE 788 | On time 9:05 AM Salzburg Hbf | 9h31 | 6:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
27970+ 79020+ ICE 1008 · ICE 508 | On time 9:08 AM Salzburg Hbf | 9h03 | 6:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 210 · S5 · ICE 788 | On time 10:00 AM Salzburg Hbf | 8h36 | 6:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
79022+ ICE 1508 · ICE 1904 | 10:05 AM Salzburg Hbf | 9h06 | 7:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 262 · ICE 588 | On time 11:00 AM Salzburg Hbf | 8h37 | 7:37 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
79024+ ICE 1006 · ICE 506 | On time 11:05 AM Salzburg Hbf | 9h06 | 8:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
79024+ ICE 786 | On time 11:05 AM Salzburg Hbf | 9h31 | 8:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
27974+ 79024+ ICE 1006 · ICE 506 | On time 11:08 AM Salzburg Hbf | 9h03 | 8:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 118 · S5 · ICE 786 | On time 12:00 PM Salzburg Hbf | 8h36 | 8:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
79026+ ICE 1506 · ICE 1902 | On time 12:05 PM Salzburg Hbf | 9h06 | 9:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
27976+ 79026+ ICE 1506 · ICE 1902 | On time 12:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 9h03 | 9:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX 60 · ICE 586 | On time 1:00 PM Salzburg Hbf | 8h37 | 9:37 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
79030+ ICE 784 | 1:05 PM Salzburg Hbf | 9h31 | 10:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
79030+ ICE 1004 · ICE 504 | On time 1:05 PM Salzburg Hbf | 9h06 | 10:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
27978+ 79030+ ICE 1004 · ICE 504 | On time 1:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 9h03 | 10:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 116 · S5 · ICE 784 | On time 2:00 PM Salzburg Hbf | 8h36 | 10:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
79032+ ICE 1504 · RJ 386 | On time 2:07 PM Salzburg Hbf | 9h04 | 11:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 62 · ICE 584 | On time 3:00 PM Salzburg Hbf | 8h34 | 11:34 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
79034+ ICE 1002 · ICE 502 | On time 3:05 PM Salzburg Hbf | 9h19 | 12:24 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
27982+ 79034+ ICE 1002 · ICE 502 | On time 3:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 9h16 | 12:24 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
79036+ ICE 1502 · ICE 900 | On time 4:05 PM Salzburg Hbf | 8h57 | 1:02 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
27984+ 79036+ ICE 1502 · ICE 900 | On time 4:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 8h54 | 1:02 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX 64 · ICE 582 · 4440+ 81958 | On time 5:00 PM Salzburg Hbf | 12h57 | 5:57 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
79038+ ICE 510 · ICE 920 | 5:05 PM Salzburg Hbf | 14h03 | 7:08 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
27986+ 79038+ ICE 510 · ICE 920 | 5:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 14h00 | 7:08 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
79040+ ICE 1500 · ICE 1706 | 6:07 PM Salzburg Hbf | 13h04 | 7:11 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
79040+ ICE 1500 · ICE 520 · 4636 | 6:07 PM Salzburg Hbf | 13h01 | 7:08 AM Hamburg Hbf | 6 transfers | |
27988+ 79040+ ICE 1500 · ICE 1706 | 6:10 PM Salzburg Hbf | 13h01 | 7:11 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
27988+ 79040+ ICE 1500 · ICE 520 | 6:10 PM Salzburg Hbf | 12h58 | 7:08 AM Hamburg Hbf | 7 transfers | |
RJX 68 · ICE 1080 | 9:00 PM Salzburg Hbf | 10h15 | 7:15 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
79048+ ICE 888 | 10:55 PM Salzburg Hbf | 11h41 | 10:36 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Salzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf run on average 8 times per day, taking around 9h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 02:47, the last at 22:20. The fastest train covers the 418 miles (673 km) distance in 7h 49m.
Distance 418 miles (673 km) |
Average train duration 9h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 7h 49m |
First train 2:47 AM |
Last train 10:20 PM |
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