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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
$35
Average price
$40
Fastest journey
2 h 4 m
Average duration
2 h 7 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
95 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bremerhaven to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bremerhaven to Hamburg will cost around $40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
It's difficult to get from Bremerhaven to Hamburg without transferring at least once.
81918+
RS2
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RS2
14510+
82613
14508+
82611
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82615
4413 · ICE 206
4455 · ICE 618
4457 · ICE 616
4409 · ICE 208
14510+
82613Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bremerhaven to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 59 miles (95 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$37 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 52m.
You'll arrive about 14m sooner (1h 52m by train vs 2h 6m by car). Tickets start at around $37 (€30) compared to roughly $22 (€18) 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 Bremerhaven to Hamburg trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4455 · ICE 618 | 8:28 AM Bremerhaven Hbf | 2h04 | 10:32 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
14508+ 82611 | 8:36 AM Bremerhaven Hbf | 2h20 | 10:56 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
83856+ RS2 | 9:01 AM Bremerhaven Hbf | 2h24 | 11:25 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4413 · ICE 206 | On time 9:28 AM Bremerhaven Hbf | 2h04 | 11:32 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
14510+ 82613 | 9:36 AM Bremerhaven Hbf | 2h20 | 11:56 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer |
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Trains from Bremerhaven to Hamburg run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 (€20) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 59 miles (95 km) distance in 1h 37m.
Distance 59 miles (95 km) |
Average train duration 1h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€20) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 37m |
First train 12:06 AM |
Last train 11:49 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 77 days |
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