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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
$29
Average price
$133
Fastest journey
4 h 6 m
Average duration
4 h 6 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
421 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Würzburg to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Würzburg to Hamburg will cost around $133 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
Of the 18 trains that leave Würzburg for Hamburg on Fri, Jun 19, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 421 km distance in an average of 4 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 6 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 4 h 6 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.
ICE 582 · ICE 572
ICE 1080
ICE 1552 · ICE 920
ICE 782
ICE 888
ICE 882
ICE 880
ICE 788
ICE 786
ICE 584Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Würzburg to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $61.
Distance: 261 miles (421 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$110 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $184 Average price | $93 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration 6h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.5kg 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 Würzburg to Hamburg:
A bus is $66 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Würzburg to Hamburg costing on average $110 (€90).
A bus is $141 (€115) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Würzburg to Hamburg costing on average $184 (€151).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 50m.
Bus takes on average 6h 20m.
You'll arrive about 1h 39m sooner (3h 50m by train vs 5h 29m by car). Tickets start at around $110 (€90) compared to roughly $93 (€76) 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.
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 Würzburg to Hamburg trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 888 | On time 6:28 AM Würzburg Hbf | 4h08 | 10:36 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 686 | On time 7:27 AM Würzburg Hbf | 4h09 | 11:36 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 886 | On time 8:28 AM Würzburg Hbf | 4h08 | 12:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 684 | On time 9:28 AM Würzburg Hbf | 4h08 | 1:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 882 | On time 10:30 AM Würzburg Hbf | 4h06 | 2:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 682 | On time 11:28 AM Würzburg Hbf | 4h08 | 3:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 880 | On time 12:30 PM Würzburg Hbf | 4h06 | 4:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 680 | On time 1:28 PM Würzburg Hbf | 4h09 | 5:37 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 788 | On time 2:30 PM Würzburg Hbf | 4h06 | 6:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 588 | On time 3:28 PM Würzburg Hbf | 4h09 | 7:37 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 786 | On time 4:30 PM Würzburg Hbf | 4h06 | 8:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 586 | On time 5:28 PM Würzburg Hbf | 4h09 | 9:37 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 784 | On time 6:30 PM Würzburg Hbf | 4h06 | 10:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 584 | On time 7:28 PM Würzburg Hbf | 4h06 | 11:34 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 782 | On time 8:30 PM Würzburg Hbf | 4h06 | 12:36 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Würzburg to Hamburg run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:19, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 261 miles (421 km) distance in 3h 14m.
Distance 261 miles (421 km) |
Average train duration 3h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 3h 14m |
First train 12:19 AM |
Last train 11:52 PM |
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