- Must visit
Kunstpalast
Leading contemporary art museum in Ehrenhof. It is essential for modern and postwar art, with major temporary exhibitions and strong collections.
Cheapest price on Sep 08
€18
Average ticket price on Sep 08
€58
Fastest journey on Sep 08
3 h 12 m
Average journey duration on Sep 08
3 h 27 m
Trains on Sep 08
31
Distance
342 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg to Düsseldorf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Düsseldorf will cost around €58 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.
On Tue, Sep 08, we found 31 trains from Hamburg to Düsseldorf, including 15 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 08 the direct trains cover the 342 km distance in an average of 3 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 12 m .
On Tue, Sep 08 the slowest trains will take 3 h 37 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 209
ICE 515 · 26810
ICE 103
FlixBus+
FlixTrain
ICE 581 · ICE 656 · 26410
ICE 1021
ICE 927
ICE 617
ICE 109
ICE 201Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €34 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €34, while a flight costs an average of €179.
Distance: 212 miles (342 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€44 Average price | €34 Average price Cheapest | €179 Average price | €58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Düsseldorf:
A bus is €10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Düsseldorf costing on average €44.
A bus is €145 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Düsseldorf costing on average €179.
Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 43m.
Bus takes on average 5h 19m.
The journey is about 1h 12m faster (3h 43m by train vs 4h 55m by car) and roughly €15 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€44 vs €58). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg to Düsseldorf trains for today, Monday, September 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixTrain | 2:50 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3h40 | 6:30 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 3:01 PM Hamburg Harburg | 3h29 | 6:30 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1037 | Delayed 1:25 PM 3:10 PMHamburg Hbf | 3h40 | 4:58 PM 4:58 PMDüsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1021 | On time 4:09 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3h12 | 7:21 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 205 | On time 4:45 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3h37 | 8:22 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 2215 | Delayed 3:30 PM 5:12 PMHamburg Hbf | 3h47 | 7:01 PM 7:01 PMDüsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 2215 · 28533 | Delayed 3:30 PM 5:12 PMHamburg Hbf | 3h44 | 8:56 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 617 | On time 5:45 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3h36 | 9:21 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 2899 · ICE 844 | On time 6:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4h12 | 10:13 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 885 · ICE 844 | On time 6:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4h12 | 10:13 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 207 | On time 6:45 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3h48 | 10:33 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 685 · ICE 552 · 26438 | On time 7:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4h17 | 11:18 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 2865 · ICE 552 · 26438 | On time 7:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4h17 | 11:18 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 619 · 26838 | On time 7:45 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3h53 | 11:38 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 209 · 26840 | On time 8:45 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3h53 | 12:38 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 921 · 26848 | On time 10:45 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4h53 | 3:38 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, September 8 | |||||
ICE 103 | On time 4:41 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3h41 | 8:22 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 581 · ICE 656 · 26410 | On time 5:01 AM Hamburg Hbf | 4h17 | 9:18 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 515 · 26810 | On time 5:45 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3h53 | 9:38 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 783 · ICE 946 | On time 6:01 AM Hamburg Hbf | 4h07 | 10:08 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 6:15 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 6h59 | 1:14 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 105 | On time 6:45 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3h37 | 10:22 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 583 · ICE 644 | On time 7:01 AM Hamburg Hbf | 4h08 | 11:09 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 107 | On time 8:42 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3h40 | 12:22 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 585 · ICE 642 | On time 9:01 AM Hamburg Hbf | 4h10 | 1:11 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 519 · 26818 | On time 9:45 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3h53 | 1:38 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 787 · ICE 942 | On time 10:01 AM Hamburg Hbf | 4h07 | 2:08 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 109 | On time 10:45 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3h37 | 2:22 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1033 | On time 11:10 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3h40 | 2:50 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 927 | On time 12:09 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3h13 | 3:22 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 201 | On time 12:45 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3h37 | 4:22 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 2311 | On time 1:12 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3h38 | 4:50 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 613 · 26826 | On time 1:45 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3h53 | 5:38 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 881 · ICE 848 | On time 2:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4h07 | 6:08 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 203 | On time 2:45 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3h37 | 6:22 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Hamburg to Düsseldorf run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €16 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 212 miles (342 km) distance in 3h 3m.
Distance 212 miles (342 km) |
Average train duration 3h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price €16 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 3h 3m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Düsseldorf — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Düsseldorf trip today.
Leading contemporary art museum in Ehrenhof. It is essential for modern and postwar art, with major temporary exhibitions and strong collections.
Major state art collection focused on twentieth-century masters. It is a top stop for Klee, Picasso, and European modernism.
Underground exhibition building in Grabbeplatz for postwar and contemporary art. It is known for ambitious rotating international shows.
The historic old town with lanes, churches, and squares near the Rhine. It is the classic place to experience Düsseldorf’s heritage on foot.
Elegant boulevard known for luxury shopping, canal views, and city prestige. It is Düsseldorf’s signature street and a classic urban promenade.
Wide Rhine riverside walk with skyline views, steps, and event spaces. It is one of the city’s best areas for strolling and sunset photos.
Marinated herring fillets in a creamy sour sauce, often served with apples, onions and potatoes. A classic Rhineland tavern dish.
Slow-cooked beef roast in a dark sweet-sour gravy with raisins and beet syrup. One of the Rhineland’s most traditional celebratory dishes.
Black pudding from the Rhineland, usually pan-fried and served with mashed potatoes, sauerkraut or onions. A deeply local comfort food.
Refined fine-dining restaurant with modern French-influenced cuisine, elegant service and one of Düsseldorf’s top gastronomic reputations.
Traditional brewery restaurant famous for Füchschen Alt and robust Düsseldorf specialties in a convivial local setting.
Historic Altstadt brewery serving fresh Altbier and classic Rhineland dishes in a lively, traditional beer-hall setting.
Moderate for Germany: hotels can be pricey during fairs, but dining and local transit are manageable for most tourists.
Service is usually not included. Round up or tip 5-10% in restaurants, round up taxi fares, and leave small change at cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg to Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Hamburg to Düsseldorf trains use the Hamburg Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal. Use this guide to compare Hamburg and Düsseldorf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Le Crobag, Burger King, Coffee Fellows, Havin Grill, KFC, Mr. CLOU, Starbucks, dean&david, SPAR Express, Pommesfreunde, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hamburg Hbf.
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 storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Park Hyatt Hamburg.
Hamburg-Harburg is 13 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Café Bom Dia, Hünkar, Yoko Sushi Harburg, Mathewes Grill
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Harburg. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Panorama, Hotel Harburger Hof, Hotel Jeta, Hotel Süderelbe.
Hamburg-Altona is 5 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Altona 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 options include: Ethio, Trattoria Toscana, Marta, Pavillon
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Altona. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Altona. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Altona. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Nearby hotels include Schanzenstern Bio-Restaurant, Hotel Hamburg Altona, Hotel Central, Best Western Raphael Hotel Altona.
Düsseldorf Hbf is 1 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf 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 options include: Zaxopondeiva Cafe, Lauren's Cafe, China Imbiss, Fu chu yuan
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Düsseldorf Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Düsseldorf Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Lindenhof, Hotel Batavia, Sir Astor, Lady Astor.
Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal is 6 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal 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 options include: L'Osteria, Bauernstube Deppe, Luxor Grill, McDonald's
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal.
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal.
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Düsseldorf Airport Hotel, Lindner Airport, Hotel Maritim.
Düsseldorf Flughafen is 1 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf Flughafen 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 options include: Telefónica Kantine, Telefónica Cafeteria, Snack Point, Imbiss
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen.
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen.
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen.
Nearby hotels include Novotel, Ibis.
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