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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
$46
Average price
$96
Fastest journey
6 h 22 m
Average duration
6 h 22 m
Trains per day
24
Distance
419 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from The Hague to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from The Hague to Hamburg will cost around $96 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $46.
It's difficult to get from The Hague to Hamburg without transferring at least 2 times.
IC 563 · ICE 243 · ICE 104
IC 677 · IC 60403 · ICE 920
IC 579 · IC 3079 · ICE 920+
20043
IC 555 · ICE 241 · ICE 106
IC 567 · ICE 221 · ICE 514
IC 547 · ICE 149 · ICE 108
IC 551 · ICE 127 · ICE 518
IC 555 · ICE 241 · ICE 106
IC 559 · ICE 129 · ICE 516
IC 567 · ICE 221 · ICE 514Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from The Hague to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a flight costs an average of $194.
Distance: 260 miles (419 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$109 Average price | $60 Average price Cheapest | $409 Average price | $110 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 49m Average total duration 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 57m Average total duration 7h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.5kg 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 The Hague to Hamburg:
A bus is $49 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from The Hague to Hamburg costing on average $109 (€89).
A bus is $349 (€286) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from The Hague to Hamburg costing on average $409 (€335).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 19m.
Bus takes on average 7h 27m.
The journey is about 1m faster (5h 19m by train vs 5h 20m by car) and roughly $0.43 (€0.35) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($109 (€89) vs $110 (€90)). 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 The Hague 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 531 · ICE 145 · ICE 202 | On time 9:10 AM The Hague Centraal | 6h22 | 3:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 535 · ICE 123 · ICE 612 | On time 10:10 AM The Hague Centraal | 6h22 | 4:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 539 · ICE 147 · ICE 200 | On time 11:10 AM The Hague Centraal | 6h22 | 5:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 543 · ICE 125 · ICE 610 | Delayed 12:10 PM The Hague Centraal | 6h22 | 4:34 PM 4:34 PMHamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 547 · ICE 149 · ICE 108 | On time 1:10 PM The Hague Centraal | 6h22 | 7:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 551 · ICE 127 · ICE 518 | On time 2:10 PM The Hague Centraal | 6h22 | 8:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 555 · ICE 241 · ICE 106 | On time 3:10 PM The Hague Centraal | 6h22 | 9:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 559 · ICE 129 · ICE 516 | On time 4:10 PM The Hague Centraal | 6h22 | 10:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 563 · ICE 243 · ICE 104 | On time 5:10 PM The Hague Centraal | 6h29 | 11:39 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 567 · ICE 221 · ICE 514 | On time 6:10 PM The Hague Centraal | 6h22 | 12:32 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 1771 · Bus 28029 · 20387 · 14072 | 6:55 PM The Hague Centraal | 11h30 | 6:25 AM Hamburg Hbf | 4 transfers | |
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Trains from The Hague to Hamburg run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $50 (€41) but you can travel from only $37 (€31) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 260 miles (419 km) distance in 5h 35m.
Distance 260 miles (419 km) |
Average train duration 5h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 (€41) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 5h 35m |
First train 12:20 AM |
Last train 11:52 PM |
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Best time to book 21 days |
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