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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
$96
Average price
$160
Fastest journey
8 h 53 m
Average duration
9 h 2 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
748 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Hamburg will cost around $160 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $96.
It's difficult to get from Paris to Hamburg without transferring at least once.
FlixBus+
FlixTrain
TGV 9561+
ICE 74
TGV 9511+
ICE 6
ICE 9513 · ECE 4
ICE 9563 · ICE 70
ICE 9563 · ICE 70
TGV 9561+
ICE 74
ICE 9513 · ECE 4
ICE 9591 · ICE 72
TGV 9511+
ICE 6Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 22m. 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 bus costs an average of $54, and a flight costs an average of $91.
Distance: 464 miles (748 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$155 Average price | $285 Average price | $95 Average price Cheapest | $195 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 38m Average total duration 7h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 22m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 4m Average total duration 10h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.2 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.9kg 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 Paris to Hamburg:
A bus is $60 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Hamburg costing on average $155 (€127).
A bus is $190 (€155) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Hamburg costing on average $285 (€233).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 8m.
Bus takes on average 10h 34m.
The journey is about 3h 7m faster (7h 8m by train vs 10h 15m by car) and roughly $40 (€32) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($155 (€127) vs $195 (€159)). 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.
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 Paris 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TGV 9551+ ICE 6 | On time 9:06 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 9h08 | 6:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 9591 · ICE 72 | On time 11:07 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 9h07 | 8:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 9553 · ECE 4 | On time 1:10 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 9h04 | 10:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
TGV 9575+ ICE 574 | On time 1:52 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 9h22 | 11:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 9563 · ICE 70 | On time 3:21 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 8h53 | 12:14 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 11:05 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 15h20 | 2:25 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Paris to Hamburg run on average 8 times per day, taking around 7h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $69 (€57) but you can travel from only $54 (€44) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 464 miles (748 km) distance in 8h 19m.
Distance 464 miles (748 km) |
Average train duration 7h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $69 (€57) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 8h 19m |
First train 12:12 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 84 days |
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