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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
$45
Average price
$125
Fastest journey
7 h 5 m
Average duration
7 h 17 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
577 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Strasbourg to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Strasbourg to Hamburg will cost around $125 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
It's difficult to get from Strasbourg to Hamburg without transferring at least once.
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ICE 74+
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ICE 9591 · ICE 72
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87417 · 4714 · ICE 200 · ICE 770Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Strasbourg to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a flight costs an average of $60.
Distance: 358 miles (577 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$98 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest | $183 Average price | $136 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 25m Average total duration 7h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 28m Average total duration 9h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Strasbourg to Hamburg:
A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Strasbourg to Hamburg costing on average $98 (€81).
A bus is $121 (€99) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Strasbourg to Hamburg costing on average $183 (€150).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 55m.
Bus takes on average 9h 58m.
Tickets start at around $98 (€81) compared to roughly $136 (€111) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $38 (€31). The journey takes 7h 55m versus 7h 19m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Strasbourg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
87407 · ECE 8 | On time 7:22 AM Strasbourg station | 6h52 | 2:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
87423 · ICE 6 | On time 10:52 AM Strasbourg station | 7h22 | 6:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
87431 · ICE 72 | On time 1:22 PM Strasbourg station | 6h52 | 8:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
TGV 9583+ ICE 576 | On time 1:55 PM Strasbourg station | 7h19 | 9:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
87439 · ECE 4 | On time 3:22 PM Strasbourg station | 6h52 | 10:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
TGV 9575+ ICE 574 | On time 3:44 PM Strasbourg station | 7h30 | 11:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
87447 · ICE 70 | On time 5:22 PM Strasbourg station | 6h52 | 12:14 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
TGV 9577+ ICE 572 | On time 5:46 PM Strasbourg station | 9h18 | 3:04 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
87457 · ICE 272 · ICE 920 | On time 8:22 PM Strasbourg station | 10h46 | 7:08 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
87461 · IC 60470 | On time 10:52 PM Strasbourg station | 9h08 | 8:00 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 5:30 AM Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile | 10h51 | 4:21 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 5:30 AM Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile | 10h55 | 4:25 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Strasbourg to Hamburg run on average 9 times per day, taking around 7h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $43 (€36) but you can travel from only $34 (€28) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 358 miles (577 km) distance in 6h 7m.
Distance 358 miles (577 km) |
Average train duration 7h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 (€36) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 6h 7m |
First train 12:06 AM |
Last train 11:49 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 84 days |
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