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Miniatur Wunderland
World-famous model railway and miniature world in Speicherstadt, known for astonishing detail and strong appeal for all ages.
Cheapest price
$137
Average price
$140
Fastest journey
5 h 25 m
Average duration
5 h 31 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
368 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Utrecht to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Utrecht to Hamburg will cost around $140 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $137.
It's difficult to get from Utrecht to Hamburg without transferring at least once.
IC 1741 · ICE 147 · ICE 200
ICE 123 · ICE 612
ICE 121 · ICE 616
ICE 225 · ICE 614
IC 1741 · ICE 147 · ICE 200
ICE 123 · ICE 612
ICE 121 · ICE 616
ICE 225 · ICE 614Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Utrecht to Hamburg 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 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a flight costs an average of $77.
Distance: 228 miles (368 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$93 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $260 Average price | $97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 48m Average total duration 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 29m Average total duration 6h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Utrecht to Hamburg:
A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Utrecht to Hamburg costing on average $93 (€75).
A bus is $209 (€168) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Utrecht to Hamburg costing on average $260 (€210).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 18m.
Bus takes on average 6h 59m.
Tickets start at around $93 (€75) compared to roughly $97 (€78) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $4 (€3). The journey takes 5h 18m versus 4h 44m 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.
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 Utrecht to Hamburg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 129 · ICE 516 | On time 5:03 PM Utrecht Centraal | 5h30 | 10:33 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, June 1 | |||||
ICE 121 · ICE 616 | On time 7:04 AM Utrecht Centraal | 5h33 | 12:37 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 225 · ICE 614 | On time 9:02 AM Utrecht Centraal | 5h34 | 2:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 123 · ICE 612 | On time 11:02 AM Utrecht Centraal | 5h30 | 4:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 1741 · ICE 147 · ICE 200 | On time 12:07 PM Utrecht Centraal | 5h25 | 5:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Utrecht to Hamburg run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $41 (€33) but you can travel from only $34 (€27) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 228 miles (368 km) distance in 4h 54m.
Distance 228 miles (368 km) |
Average train duration 5h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $41 (€33) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 54m |
First train 12:07 AM |
Last train 11:51 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 63 days |
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