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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Hamburg to Bremerhaven
Cheapest price
$35
Average price
$41
Fastest journey
2 h 7 m
Average duration
2 h 7 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
95 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg to Bremerhaven is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Bremerhaven will cost around $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
It's difficult to get from Hamburg to Bremerhaven without transferring at least once.
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826242:06 PM2h14Hamburg Hbf4:20 PMBremerhaven Hbf$351One-way1 transfer- 14509+826128:06 AM2h14Hamburg Hbf10:20 AMBremerhaven Hbf$351One-way1 transfer
- 14519+826221:06 PM2h14Hamburg Hbf3:20 PMBremerhaven Hbf$351One-way1 transfer
- 14511+826149:05 AM2h15Hamburg Hbf11:20 AMBremerhaven Hbf$351One-way1 transfer
- 14517+8262012:06 PM2h14Hamburg Hbf2:20 PMBremerhaven Hbf$351One-way1 transfer
- ICE 203 · 44202:23 PM2h07Hamburg Hbf4:30 PMBremerhaven Hbf$481One-way1 transfer
- ICE 201 · 441612:23 PM2h07Hamburg Hbf2:30 PMBremerhaven Hbf$501One-way1 transfer
- ICE 109 · 441210:23 AM2h07Hamburg Hbf12:30 PMBremerhaven Hbf$451One-way1 transfer
- ICE 613 · 44581:23 PM2h08Hamburg Hbf3:31 PMBremerhaven Hbf$481One-way1 transfer
- ICE 519 · 44549:23 AM2h08Hamburg Hbf11:31 AMBremerhaven Hbf$451One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Hamburg to Bremerhaven
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Bremerhaven among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 51m. 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 bus costs an average of $28, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 59 miles (95 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$38 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Bremerhaven:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Bremerhaven costing on average $38 (€31).
Other travel options to Bremerhaven take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 11m.
You'll arrive about 10m sooner (1h 51m by train vs 2h 1m by car). Tickets start at around $38 (€31) 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.
Live departures
Hamburg to Bremerhaven train times
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg to Bremerhaven 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 105 · 4404 | On time 6:23 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2h07 | 8:30 AM Bremerhaven Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 14505+82608 | 6:23 AM Hamburg Harburg | 1h57 | 8:20 AM Bremerhaven Hbf | 1 transfer | |
 81911+ RS2 | 6:36 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2h50 | 9:26 AM Bremerhaven Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 517 · 4452 | On time 7:23 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2h08 | 9:31 AM Bremerhaven Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 14509+82612 | 8:06 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2h14 | 10:20 AM Bremerhaven Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 14511+82614 | 9:05 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2h15 | 11:20 AM Bremerhaven Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 519 · 4454 | On time 9:23 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2h08 | 11:31 AM Bremerhaven Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 14513+82616 | 10:06 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2h14 | 12:20 PM Bremerhaven Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 109 · 4412 | On time 10:23 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2h07 | 12:30 PM Bremerhaven Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Train from Hamburg to Bremerhaven
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Trains from Hamburg to Bremerhaven run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $29 (€24) but you can travel from only $28 (€23) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:37. The fastest train covers the 59 miles (95 km) distance in 1h 48m.
Distance 59 miles (95 km) |
Average train duration 1h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€24) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 48m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:37 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 56 days |
Train companies: ELBE-WESER GmbH, metronom, Deutsche Bahn, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, S-Bahn Hamburg, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH from Hamburg to Bremerhaven trainsELBE-WESER GmbH, metronom, Deutsche Bahn, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, S-Bahn Hamburg, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH trains will get you between Hamburg and Bremerhaven from $28 (€23). 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.
metronom
ELBE-WESER GmbH
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
S-Bahn Hamburg
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH
FAQs: Trains from Hamburg to Bremerhaven
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg to Bremerhaven 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 Bremerhaven, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Hamburg to Bremerhaven
Most Hamburg to Bremerhaven trains use the Hamburg Hbf to Bremerhaven Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Bremerhaven-Lehe. Use this guide to compare Hamburg and Bremerhaven train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Hamburg station do trains to Bremerhaven leave from?
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.
Getting to Hamburg Airport from Hamburg city centre
Hamburg Airport is 6 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Airport train station facilities and services
Hamburg Airport 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: McDonald's, St. Pauli, Scoom, McCafé
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg Airport. ATMs are available at Hamburg Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Airport. Information desks are available at Hamburg Airport.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg Airport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hamburg Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hamburg Airport: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Airport.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Leonardo Inn Airport.
Getting to Hamburg-Harburg from Hamburg city centre
Hamburg-Harburg is 13 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Harburg train station facilities and services
Hamburg-Harburg 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: Café Bom Dia, Hünkar, Yoko Sushi Harburg, Mathewes Grill
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Harburg. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Panorama, Hotel Harburger Hof, Hotel Jeta, Hotel Süderelbe.
Which Bremerhaven station do trains from Hamburg arrive at?
Getting to Bremerhaven Hbf from Bremerhaven city centre
Bremerhaven Hbf is 2 km from Bremerhaven city centre. Public transport options include:
Bremerhaven Hbf train station facilities and services
Bremerhaven 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: Steakhaus An der Mühle, Dafni, Fernost Imbiss, Bootshaus Bürgerpark
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Bremerhaven Hbf. ATMs are available at Bremerhaven Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bremerhaven Hbf. Information desks are available at Bremerhaven Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Bremerhaven Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bremerhaven Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bremerhaven Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bremerhaven Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include City Hotel Bremerhaven, Hotel Amaris.
Getting to Bremerhaven-Lehe from Bremerhaven city centre
Bremerhaven-Lehe is 2 km from Bremerhaven city centre. Public transport options include:
Bremerhaven-Lehe train station facilities and services
Bremerhaven-Lehe 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: Sky Pizza, Bürgerhaus Lehe, Burger King, ANNA
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Bremerhaven-Lehe. ATMs are available at Bremerhaven-Lehe.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bremerhaven-Lehe. Information desks are available at Bremerhaven-Lehe.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Bremerhaven-Lehe. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bremerhaven-Lehe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bremerhaven-Lehe: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bremerhaven-Lehe.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Atlantic Hotel, Columbus, Zur Börse.
Getting to Bremerhaven-Wulsdorf from Bremerhaven city centre
Bremerhaven-Wulsdorf is 5 km from Bremerhaven city centre. Public transport options include:
Bremerhaven-Wulsdorf train station facilities and services
Bremerhaven-Wulsdorf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Sky Pizza, Café Bosna, XXL Essen und Trinken, Eiscafé Becker
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Bremerhaven-Wulsdorf. ATMs are available at Bremerhaven-Wulsdorf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bremerhaven-Wulsdorf. Information desks are available at Bremerhaven-Wulsdorf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Bremerhaven-Wulsdorf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bremerhaven-Wulsdorf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bremerhaven-Wulsdorf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bremerhaven-Wulsdorf.
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