The cheapest and fastest trains from Wuppertal Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
Cheapest price on Sep 05
$64
Average ticket price on Sep 05
$87
Fastest journey on Sep 05
3 h 33 m
Average journey duration on Sep 05
3 h 37 m
Trains on Sep 05
16
Distance
321 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wuppertal Hbf 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 Wuppertal Hbf to Hamburg Hbf will cost around $87 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $64.
On Sat, Sep 05, we found 16 trains from Wuppertal Hbf to Hamburg Hbf, including 3 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 05 the direct trains cover the 321 km distance in an average of 3 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 33 m .
On Sat, Sep 05 the slowest trains will take 3 h 42 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.
S8 · S5 · ICE 9202:03 AM4h47Wuppertal Hbf6:50 AMHamburg Hbf$641One-way2 transfers
ICE 61212:42 PM3h33Wuppertal Hbf4:15 PMHamburg Hbf$661One-way0 transfers
S8 · ICE 2084:28 AM4h47Wuppertal Hbf9:15 AMHamburg Hbf$681One-way1 transfer
S8 · ICE 2214 · ICE 2084:58 AM4h17Wuppertal Hbf9:15 AMHamburg Hbf$681One-way2 transfers
ICE 853 · 90008 · ICE 6186:15 AM4h00Wuppertal Hbf10:15 AMHamburg Hbf$721One-way2 transfers
ICE 61410:42 AM3h33Wuppertal Hbf2:15 PMHamburg Hbf$831One-way0 transfers
ICE 6168:42 AM3h33Wuppertal Hbf12:15 PMHamburg Hbf$951One-way0 transfers
ICE 61212:42 PM3h33Wuppertal Hbf4:15 PMHamburg Hbf$661One-way0 transfers
ICE 555 · ICE 6849:15 AM3h42Wuppertal Hbf12:57 PMHamburg Hbf$1141One-way1 transfer
ICE 557 · ICE 68211:15 AM3h42Wuppertal Hbf2:57 PMHamburg Hbf$1141One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, flight, and bus for Wuppertal Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wuppertal Hbf to Hamburg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 13m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, while a flight costs an average of $560.
Distance: 199 miles (321 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$78 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $560 Average price | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 53m Average total duration 7h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Wuppertal Hbf to Hamburg Hbf:
A bus is $37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wuppertal Hbf to Hamburg Hbf costing on average $78.
A bus is $520 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wuppertal Hbf to Hamburg Hbf costing on average $560.
Other travel options to Hamburg Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 43m.
Bus takes on average 7h 23m.
You'll arrive about 51m sooner (3h 43m by train vs 4h 34m by car). Tickets start at around $78 compared to roughly $70 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, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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.
Live departures
Wuppertal Hbf to Hamburg Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Wuppertal Hbf to Hamburg Hbf trains for today, Friday, September 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 519 · ICE 200 | Delayed 11:45 AM 1:14 PMWuppertal Hbf | 4h02 | 3:27 PM 3:27 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 610 | Delayed 12:51 PM 2:42 PMWuppertal Hbf | 3h33 | 4:17 PM 4:17 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 651 · ICE 588 | On time 3:15 PM Wuppertal Hbf | 3h42 | 6:57 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26424 · ICE 1520 | On time 3:57 PM Wuppertal Hbf | 3h53 | 7:50 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 518 | Delayed 2:51 PM 4:42 PMWuppertal Hbf | 3h33 | 6:17 PM 6:17 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 653 · ICE 586 | On time 5:15 PM Wuppertal Hbf | 3h42 | 8:57 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 516 | Delayed 4:51 PM 6:42 PMWuppertal Hbf | 3h33 | 8:17 PM 8:17 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 655 · ICE 584 | On time 7:15 PM Wuppertal Hbf | 3h42 | 10:57 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 514 | On time 8:43 PM Wuppertal Hbf | 3h32 | 12:15 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 657+ 81646 · 81658 | On time 9:15 PM Wuppertal Hbf | 5h05 | 2:20 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2349 · 82848+ 81600 | On time 9:43 PM Wuppertal Hbf | 5h37 | 3:20 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
17377 · ICE 1541+ 82856 | 10:20 PM Wuppertal Hbf | 7h45 | 6:05 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S8 · 14688 · ICE 1541+ 82856 | 11:03 PM Wuppertal Hbf | 7h02 | 6:05 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| Saturday, September 5 | |||||
S8 · ICE 920 | 1:35 AM Wuppertal Hbf | 5h15 | 6:50 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S8 · S5 · ICE 920 | 2:03 AM Wuppertal Hbf | 4h47 | 6:50 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S8 · ICE 208 | On time 4:28 AM Wuppertal Hbf | 4h47 | 9:15 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S8 · ICE 2214 · ICE 208 | On time 4:58 AM Wuppertal Hbf | 4h17 | 9:15 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S8 · ICE 618 | On time 5:28 AM Wuppertal Hbf | 4h47 | 10:15 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 853 · ICE 776 | On time 6:15 AM Wuppertal Hbf | 4h14 | 10:29 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 853 · 90008 · ICE 618 | On time 6:15 AM Wuppertal Hbf | 4h00 | 10:15 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 553 · ICE 686 | On time 7:15 AM Wuppertal Hbf | 3h42 | 10:57 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2443 · ICE 886 | On time 7:43 AM Wuppertal Hbf | 4h14 | 11:57 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 616 | On time 8:42 AM Wuppertal Hbf | 3h33 | 12:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 555 · ICE 684 | On time 9:15 AM Wuppertal Hbf | 3h42 | 12:57 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26412 · ICE 1022 | On time 9:57 AM Wuppertal Hbf | 3h52 | 1:49 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 614 | On time 10:42 AM Wuppertal Hbf | 3h33 | 2:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 557 · ICE 682 | On time 11:15 AM Wuppertal Hbf | 3h42 | 2:57 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2049 · ICE 880 | On time 11:43 AM Wuppertal Hbf | 4h14 | 3:57 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 612 | On time 12:42 PM Wuppertal Hbf | 3h33 | 4:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wuppertal Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
Trains from Wuppertal Hbf to Hamburg Hbf run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:48, the last at 21:46. The fastest train covers the 199 miles (321 km) distance in 2h 59m.
Distance 199 miles (321 km) |
Average train duration 3h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 59m |
First train 2:48 AM |
Last train 9:46 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, metronom, FlixTrain from Wuppertal Hbf to Hamburg Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, metronom, FlixTrain trains will get you between Wuppertal Hbf and Hamburg Hbf from $15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FlixTrain
metronom
FAQs: Trains from Wuppertal Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wuppertal Hbf to Hamburg Hbf 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 Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Wuppertal Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
Most Wuppertal Hbf to Hamburg Hbf trains use the Wuppertal Hbf to Hamburg Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Wuppertal Hbf and Hamburg Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Wuppertal Hbf train station facilities and services
Wuppertal 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 and drink
Food options include: Vidaleo, Cafe Extrablatt, McDonald's, KYTO Coffee Wuppertal
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Wuppertal Hbf. ATMs are available at Wuppertal Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Wuppertal Hbf. Information desks are available at Wuppertal Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Wuppertal Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Wuppertal Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Wuppertal Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Wuppertal Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Central-Hotel, Ibis Wuppertal City, Hotel Astor, Arcade.
Getting to Hamburg Hbf from Hamburg city centre
Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Hbf train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Le Crobag, Burger King, Coffee Fellows, Havin Grill, KFC, Mr. CLOU, Starbucks, dean&david, SPAR Express, Pommesfreunde, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hamburg Hbf.
Tickets and information
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 and lost property
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Park Hyatt Hamburg.
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