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Miniatur Wunderland
The world-famous model railway and miniature world in Speicherstadt, known for detailed landscapes, airports, and interactive scenes. One of Hamburg’s biggest visitor highlights.
Cheapest price
$100
Average price
$180
Fastest journey
11 h 5 m
Average duration
11 h 5 m
Trains per day
22
Distance
821 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Villach to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Villach to Hamburg will cost around $180 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $100.
It's difficult to get from Villach to Hamburg without transferring at least 2 times.
ICE 118 · S5 · ICE 786
IC 798 · RJX 262 · ICE 588
IC 794 · RJX 62 · ICE 584
ICE 116 · S5 · ICE 784
ICE 118 · ICE 574
IC 798+
RJX 262+
ICE 588
IC 798 · RJX 262 · ICE 588
IC 796 · RJX 60 · ICE 586
IC 796+
RJX 60+
ICE 586
IC 890+
RJX 260+
ICE 680Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Villach to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 28m. 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 bus costs an average of $54, and a flight costs an average of $130.
Distance: 510 miles (821 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$109 Average price | $339 Average price | $84 Average price Cheapest | $244 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 17m Average total duration 11h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 19h 15m Average total duration 18h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.5 - 4.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.1kg 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 Villach to Hamburg:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Villach to Hamburg costing on average $109 (€89).
A bus is $255 (€206) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Villach to Hamburg costing on average $339 (€274).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 47m.
Bus takes on average 18h 45m.
Tickets start at around $109 (€89) compared to roughly $244 (€198) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $135 (€109). The journey takes 11h 47m versus 10h 11m 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 Villach to Hamburg trains for tomorrow, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EC 212+ ICE 508 | On time 5:22 AM Villach Hbf | 13h02 | 6:24 PM Hamburg Altona | 1 transfer | |
EC 212+ ICE 880 | On time 5:22 AM Villach Hbf | 11h14 | 4:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 212 · ICE 880 | On time 5:22 AM Villach Hbf | 11h14 | 4:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 212+ ICE 880+ S S3 | On time 5:22 AM Villach Hbf | 11h36 | 4:58 PM Hamburg Altona | 2 transfers | |
IC 890+ RJX 260+ ICE 680 | On time 6:32 AM Villach Hbf | 11h05 | 5:37 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 890 · RJX 260 · ICE 680 | On time 6:32 AM Villach Hbf | 11h05 | 5:37 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 210 · S5 · ICE 788 | On time 7:28 AM Villach Hbf | 11h08 | 6:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 798+ RJX 262+ ICE 588 | On time 8:32 AM Villach Hbf | 11h05 | 7:37 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 798 · RJX 262 · ICE 588 | On time 8:32 AM Villach Hbf | 11h05 | 7:37 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 798+ RJX 262+ ICE 588+ S S3 | 8:32 AM Villach Hbf | 11h26 | 7:58 PM Hamburg Altona | 3 transfers | |
ICE 118 · S5 · ICE 786 | On time 9:28 AM Villach Hbf | 11h08 | 8:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 118 · ICE 574 | On time 9:28 AM Villach Hbf | 14h08 | 11:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 118+ DB S5+ ICE 786 | On time 9:28 AM Villach Hbf | 11h08 | 8:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 118+ DB S5+ ICE 786+ S S3 | On time 9:28 AM Villach Hbf | 11h30 | 8:58 PM Hamburg Altona | 3 transfers | |
IC 796 · RJX 60 · ICE 586 | On time 10:32 AM Villach Hbf | 11h05 | 9:37 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 796+ RJX 60+ ICE 586 | On time 10:32 AM Villach Hbf | 11h05 | 9:37 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 796+ RJX 60+ ICE 504 | 10:32 AM Villach Hbf | 11h52 | 10:24 PM Hamburg Altona | 2 transfers | |
IC 796+ RJX 60+ ICE 586+ S S3 | 10:32 AM Villach Hbf | 11h26 | 9:58 PM Hamburg Altona | 3 transfers | |
ICE 116+ DB S5+ ICE 784 | On time 11:28 AM Villach Hbf | 11h08 | 10:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 116 · S5 · ICE 784 | On time 11:28 AM Villach Hbf | 11h08 | 10:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 116 · ICE 572 | 11:28 AM Villach Hbf | 14h06 | 1:34 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 794 · RJX 62 · ICE 584 | Delayed 12:32 PM Villach Hbf | 11h24 | 10:04 PM 10:04 PMHamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Villach to Hamburg run on average 16 times per day, taking around 11h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $52 (€42) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 23:36. The fastest train covers the 510 miles (821 km) distance in 10h 7m.
Distance 510 miles (821 km) |
Average train duration 11h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $52 (€42) |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 10h 7m |
First train 12:12 AM |
Last train 11:36 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 77 days |
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