- Must visit
Vasa Museum
Stockholm’s most famous museum, built around the preserved 17th-century warship Vasa. A must for maritime history and one of Sweden’s top attractions.
Cheapest price
$73
Average price
$110
Fastest journey
11 h 58 m
Average duration
12 h 26 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
808 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg to Stockholm is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Stockholm will cost around $110 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $73.
It's difficult to get from Hamburg to Stockholm without transferring at least 2 times.
ECE 1198 · R 1074+
X2 542
11290 · 11190 · IC 5750 · ICL 50018
ECE 1196 · ICL 50046 · R 1112+
X2 550
ECE 1198 · R 1068+
X2 540
11160 · IC 5756 · ICL 50042 · R 1104
ECE 398 · R 1086+
X2 544
ECE 1196 · ICL 50046 · R 1112+
X2 550
ECE 396 · R 1102+
X2 548
ECE 1198 · R 1068+
X2 540
ECE 1198 · R 1074+
X2 542Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Stockholm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $56. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $56, and a flight costs an average of $132.
Distance: 502 miles (808 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$93 Average price Cheapest | $268 Average price | $112 Average price | $309 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 14m Average total duration 11h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 13m Average total duration Fastest 3h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 28m Average total duration 11h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.4 - 4.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.0kg 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 Hamburg to Stockholm:
A train is $19 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Hamburg to Stockholm costing on average $112 (€92).
A train is $175 (€143) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Stockholm costing on average $268 (€219).
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 44m.
Bus takes on average 11h 58m.
The journey is about 9m faster (11h 44m by train vs 11h 53m by car) and roughly $216 (€177) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($93 (€76) vs $309 (€253)). 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 SJ, Snälltåget, Swedish Railways (SJ).
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 Stockholm 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ECE 1198 · R 1070+ X2 540 | On time 7:04 AM Hamburg Hbf | 11h53 | 6:57 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
11156 · IC 5754 · ICL 50034 · R 1088 | 7:38 AM Hamburg Hbf | 13h09 | 8:47 PM Stockholm Central Station | 4 transfers | |
ECE 398 · R 1086+ X2 544 | On time 8:53 AM Hamburg Hbf | 11h54 | 8:47 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
306 Snälltåget+ 544 X 2000 | 9:51 AM Hamburg Hbf | 10h56 | 8:47 PM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
ECE 396 · R 1102+ X2 550 | On time 10:53 AM Hamburg Hbf | 13h03 | 11:56 PM Stockholm Central Station | 2 transfers | |
ECE 1196 · ICL 50046 · R 1112+ X2 550 | On time 11:47 AM Hamburg Hbf | 12h09 | 11:56 PM Stockholm Central Station | 3 transfers | |
300 Snälltåget+ 526 X 2000 | 11:59 PM Hamburg Hbf | 11h56 | 11:55 AM Stockholm Central Station | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
11290 · 11190 · IC 5750 · ICL 50018 | 12:39 AM Hamburg Hbf | 16h13 | 4:52 PM Stockholm Central Station | 5 transfers | |
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Trains from Hamburg to Stockholm run on average 2 times per day, taking around 11h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $56 (€46) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:35, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 502 miles (808 km) distance in 11h 26m.
Distance 502 miles (808 km) |
Average train duration 11h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $56 (€46) |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 11h 26m |
First train 12:35 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 56 days |
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