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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
$140
Average price
$180
Fastest journey
8 h 58 m
Average duration
9 h 28 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
715 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St Pölten to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St Pölten to Hamburg will cost around $180 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $140.
Of the 2 trains that leave St Pölten for Hamburg on Sat, Jun 20, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 715 km distance in an average of 9 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 58 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 9 h 58 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 St Pölten to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $68. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $68, and a flight costs an average of $98.
Distance: 444 miles (715 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$147 Average price Cheapest | $196 Average price | $168 Average price | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 32m Average total duration 10h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 30h 18m Average total duration 29h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.1 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | 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 St Pölten to Hamburg:
A train is $21 (€18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from St Pölten to Hamburg costing on average $168 (€138).
A train is $49 (€40) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from St Pölten to Hamburg costing on average $196 (€161).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 2m.
Bus takes on average 29h 48m.
You'll arrive about 45m sooner (10h 2m by train vs 10h 47m by car). Tickets start at around $147 (€120) compared to roughly $73 (€60) 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.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE.
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.
The table below shows live departures for St Pölten 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:46 AM St Pölten | 8h58 | 6:44 PM Hamburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:59 AM St Pölten | 9h58 | 7:57 PM Hamburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from St Pölten to Hamburg run on average 17 times per day, taking around 10h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $68 (€56) if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:36. The fastest train covers the 444 miles (715 km) distance in 8h 58m.
Distance 444 miles (715 km) |
Average train duration 10h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $68 (€56) |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 8h 58m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:36 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 7 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St Pölten 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 St Pölten to Hamburg trains use the St.Pölten Hbf to Hamburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Hamburg-Altona. Use this guide to compare St Pölten and Hamburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
St.Pölten Hbf is 1 km from St Pölten city centre. Public transport options include:
St.Pölten Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant La Dolce Vita, Gasthaus Figl
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at St.Pölten Hbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at St.Pölten Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at St.Pölten Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at St.Pölten Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at St.Pölten Hbf: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Metropol, Cityhotel D&C, Hotel Graf.
St.Pölten Alpenbahnhof is 1 km from St Pölten city centre. Public transport options include:
St.Pölten Alpenbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at St.Pölten Alpenbahnhof.
ATMs are available at St.Pölten Alpenbahnhof.
Available at St.Pölten Alpenbahnhof: Parking, WC.
Available at St.Pölten Alpenbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at St.Pölten Alpenbahnhof.
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-Altona is 5 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Altona 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: Ethio, Trattoria Toscana, Marta, Pavillon
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Altona. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Altona. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Altona. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Nearby hotels include Schanzenstern Bio-Restaurant, Hotel Hamburg Altona, Hotel Central, Best Western Raphael Hotel Altona.
Hamburg-Harburg is 13 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Harburg 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: Café Bom Dia, Hünkar, Yoko Sushi Harburg, Mathewes Grill
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Harburg. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Panorama, Hotel Harburger Hof, Hotel Jeta, Hotel Süderelbe.
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