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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
$176
Average price
$176
Fastest journey
20 h 25 m
Average duration
20 h 58 m
Trains per day
20
Distance
1312 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rome to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Hamburg will cost around $176 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $176.
It's difficult to get from Rome to Hamburg without transferring at least 2 times.
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RJ 82 · ICE 1080Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rome to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $75. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.3 - 3.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $75, and a flight costs an average of $79.
Distance: 815 miles (1312 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$198 Average price | $133 Average price Cheapest | $253 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 56m Average total duration Fastest 3h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 26h 30m Average total duration 26h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.9 - 7.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Rome to Hamburg:
A bus is $65 (€53) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Hamburg costing on average $198 (€162).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 9m.
Bus takes on average 26h 0m.
The table below shows live departures for Rome 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 |
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9966+ RJ 82 · ICE 1080 | 6:30 AM Rome Termini | 25h00 | 7:30 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
9908+ RJ 82 · ICE 1080 | 6:40 AM Rome Termini | 24h50 | 7:30 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
8924+ RJ 82 · ICE 1080 | 6:55 AM Rome Termini | 24h35 | 7:30 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
9968+ RJ 82 · ICE 1080 | 7:05 AM Rome Termini | 24h25 | 7:30 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
8954+ RJ 82 · ICE 1080 | 7:25 AM Rome Termini | 24h05 | 7:30 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
9912+ RJ 82 · ICE 1080 | 7:40 AM Rome Termini | 23h50 | 7:30 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
8904+ RJ 82 · ICE 1080 | 7:55 AM Rome Termini | 23h35 | 7:30 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
9972+ RJ 82 · ICE 1080 | 8:05 AM Rome Termini | 23h25 | 7:30 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
8956+ RJ 82 · ICE 1080 | 8:25 AM Rome Termini | 23h05 | 7:30 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
9916+ RJ 82 · ICE 1080 | 8:40 AM Rome Termini | 22h50 | 7:30 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
8906+ RJ 82 · ICE 1080 | 8:55 AM Rome Termini | 22h35 | 7:30 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
9974+ RJ 82 · ICE 1080 | 9:05 AM Rome Termini | 22h25 | 7:30 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
9920+ RJ 82 · ICE 1080 | 9:43 AM Rome Termini | 21h47 | 7:30 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
8908+ RJ 82 · ICE 1080 | 9:55 AM Rome Termini | 21h35 | 7:30 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
9976+ RJ 82 · ICE 1080 | 10:05 AM Rome Termini | 21h25 | 7:30 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
9924+ RJ 82 · ICE 1080 | 10:40 AM Rome Termini | 20h50 | 7:30 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
8910+ RJ 82 · ICE 1080 | 10:55 AM Rome Termini | 20h35 | 7:30 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
9978+ RJ 82 · ICE 1080 | 11:05 AM Rome Termini | 20h25 | 7:30 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
9904+ RJ 82 · ICE 1080 | 5:40 AM Rome Termini | 25h50 | 7:30 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
8900+ RJ 82 · ICE 1080 | 5:55 AM Rome Termini | 25h35 | 7:30 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Take a train from Rome to Hamburg and enjoy the approximately 815 miles (1312 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:50.
Distance 815 miles (1312 km) |
Average train duration 9h 9m |
Trains per day 5 |
First train 12:15 AM |
Last train 11:50 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 84 days |
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