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Miniatur Wunderland
World-famous model railway and miniature world in Speicherstadt, known for extraordinary detail and broad appeal to adults and children.
Cheapest price
$101
Average price
$126
Fastest journey
6 h 36 m
Average duration
6 h 56 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
544 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stuttgart Flughafen/Messe 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 Stuttgart Flughafen/Messe to Hamburg Hbf will cost around $126 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $101.
It's difficult to get from Stuttgart Flughafen/Messe to Hamburg Hbf without transferring at least once.
S2 · ICE 770
S2 · ICE 612 · ICE 74
S2 · ICE 772
S2 · ICE 612
S2 · ICE 770
S2 · ICE 772
S2 · ICE 612 · ICE 74
S2 · ICE 612Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart Flughafen/Messe to Hamburg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a flight costs an average of $122.
Distance: 338 miles (544 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$98 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $186 Average price | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 10m Average total duration 10h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Stuttgart Flughafen/Messe to Hamburg Hbf:
A bus is $61 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart Flughafen/Messe to Hamburg Hbf costing on average $98 (€80).
A bus is $149 (€122) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart Flughafen/Messe to Hamburg Hbf costing on average $186 (€152).
Other travel options to Hamburg Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 50m.
Bus takes on average 10h 40m.
You'll arrive about 1h 36m sooner (5h 50m by train vs 7h 26m by car). Tickets start at around $98 (€80) compared to roughly $29 (€24) 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.
The table below shows live departures for Stuttgart Flughafen/Messe to Hamburg Hbf 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S2 · ICE 772 | On time 8:38 AM Stuttgart Flughafen/Messe | 6h36 | 3:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S2 · ICE 612 · ICE 74 | On time 9:08 AM Stuttgart Flughafen/Messe | 7h06 | 4:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S2 · ICE 612 | On time 9:08 AM Stuttgart Flughafen/Messe | 7h24 | 4:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S2 · ICE 770 | On time 10:38 AM Stuttgart Flughafen/Messe | 6h36 | 5:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Stuttgart Flughafen/Messe to Hamburg Hbf run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $34 (€28) but you can travel from only $34 (€28) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:45, the last at 07:38. The fastest train covers the 338 miles (544 km) distance in 5h 51m.
Distance 338 miles (544 km) |
Average train duration 5h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€28) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 51m |
First train 3:45 AM |
Last train 7:38 AM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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