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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
$156
Average price
$159
Fastest journey
10 h 43 m
Average duration
11 h 21 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
780 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Södertälje to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Södertälje to Hamburg will cost around $159 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $156.
It's difficult to get from Södertälje to Hamburg without transferring at least once.
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756 SL · 754 SLOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Södertälje to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $65. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 7h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $65, and a flight costs an average of $93.
Distance: 484 miles (780 km)
Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|
$95 Average price Cheapest | $234 Average price |
12h 10m Average total duration 11h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 43m Average total duration Fastest 7h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.3 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Södertälje to Hamburg:
A train is $139 (€114) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Södertälje to Hamburg costing on average $234 (€192).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 40m.
Bus takes on average 13h 41m.
The table below shows live departures for Södertälje to Hamburg trains for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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531 X 2000+ 307 Snälltåget+ 40 Pendeltåg · 754 SL | 9:58 AM Södertälje | 11h59 | 9:57 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4 transfers | |
531 X 2000+ 307 Snälltåget+ 754 SL | 10:35 AM Södertälje centrum | 11h22 | 9:57 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
531 X 2000+ 307 Snälltåget | 11:14 AM Södertälje Syd | 10h43 | 9:57 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Södertälje to Hamburg run on average 5 times per day, taking around 11h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $65 (€54) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 22:15. The fastest train covers the 484 miles (780 km) distance in 12h 21m.
Distance 484 miles (780 km) |
Average train duration 11h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $65 (€54) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 12h 21m |
First train 12:06 AM |
Last train 10:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 7 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Södertälje to Hamburg 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Södertälje to Hamburg trains use the Södertälje Syd to Hamburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Hamburg-Bergedorf. Use this guide to compare Södertälje and Hamburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Södertälje Syd is 3 km from Södertälje city centre. Public transport options include:
Södertälje Syd has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Södertälje, Café Syd
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Södertälje Syd. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Södertälje Syd. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Södertälje Syd: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Södertälje Syd: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Södertälje Syd: Elevators.
Nearby hotels include Scandic Södertälje, Quality Hotel Park Södertälje City.
Södertälje Centrum station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant O'Learys Södertälje, Café Bellevue
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Södertälje Centrum station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Södertälje Centrum station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Södertälje Centrum station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Södertälje Centrum station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Södertälje Centrum station: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Quality Hotel Park Södertälje City, Scandic Södertälje, Hotel Kringelstaden.
Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Le Crobag, Burger King, Coffee Fellows, Havin Grill, KFC, Mr. CLOU, Starbucks, dean&david, SPAR Express, Pommesfreunde, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hamburg Hbf.
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 storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Park Hyatt Hamburg.
Hamburg-Bergedorf is 15 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Bergedorf 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 options include: Casa Vecchia, Burger Lounge, Il mío, Olivo
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Bergedorf. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Bergedorf.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Bergedorf. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Bergedorf.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Bergedorf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Bergedorf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Bergedorf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Bergedorf.
Nearby hotels include Sachsentor, Hotel Hanseat.
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