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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bonn to Hamburg
Cheapest price
£54
Average price
£86
Fastest journey
3 h 56 m
Average duration
4 h 23 m
Trains per day
21
Distance
373 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bonn to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bonn to Hamburg will cost around £86 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £54.
Of the 21 trains that leave Bonn for Hamburg every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 373 km distance in an average of 4 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 56 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 31 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
IC 60402 · ICE 6185:234h42Bonn Hbf10:05Hamburg Hbf£541One-way1 change- 25406 · ICE 2084:334h42Bonn Hbf9:15Hamburg Hbf£591One-way1 change
- 25412 · ICE 6167:334h42Bonn Hbf12:15Hamburg Hbf£651One-way1 change
- IC 2041 · ICE 10418:444h32Bonn Hbf23:16Hamburg Hbf£651One-way1 change
- 25410 · ICE 2066:334h42Bonn Hbf11:15Hamburg Hbf£771One-way1 change
- ICE 102011:443h56Bonn Hbf15:40Hamburg Harburg£951One-way0 changes
- 25406 · ICE 22144:334h25Bonn Hbf8:58Hamburg Harburg£851One-way1 change
- ICE 926 · ICE 61013:444h31Bonn Hbf18:15Hamburg Hbf£841One-way1 change
- 28506 · ICE 23107:044h31Bonn Hbf11:35Hamburg Harburg£851One-way1 change
- ICE 228 · ICE 51815:444h31Bonn Hbf20:15Hamburg Hbf£841One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Bonn to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bonn to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a flight costs an average of £83.
Distance: 373 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£68 Average Price | £33 Average Price Cheapest | £142 Average Price |
6h 33m Average total duration 6h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 17m Average total duration 5h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bonn to Hamburg train times
The table below shows live departures for Bonn to Hamburg trains for today, Friday 17 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28516 · ICE 1032 | On time 12:04 Bonn Hbf | 4h50 | 16:54 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
| IC 2047 · ICE 200 | Delayed 10:49 12:44Bonn Hbf | 4h31 | 15:18 15:18Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
| IC 2047 · ICE 788 | Delayed 10:49 12:44Bonn Hbf | 5h31 | 16:23 16:23Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
| 33610 · ICE 610 | Delayed 13:33 Bonn Hbf | 4h42 | 16:19 16:19Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 926 · ICE 610 | Delayed 13:44 Bonn Hbf | 4h31 | 16:19 16:19Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
| 33612 · ICE 108 | On time 14:33 Bonn Hbf | 4h42 | 19:15 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
| 28522 · ICE 1520 | On time 15:04 Bonn Hbf | 4h46 | 19:50 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 228 · ICE 518 | Delayed 15:44 Bonn Hbf | 4h31 | 18:19 18:19Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 2012 · ICE 106 | On time 16:44 Bonn Hbf | 4h31 | 21:15 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 28 · ICE 516 | Delayed 17:44 Bonn Hbf | 4h31 | 20:19 20:19Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
| IC 2041 · ICE 104 | Delayed 16:46 18:44Bonn Hbf | 4h32 | 23:16 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
| 33622 · ICE 514 | On time 19:33 Bonn Hbf | 4h51 | 0:24 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
| Saturday 18 July | |||||
| 25406 · ICE 208 | On time 4:33 Bonn Hbf | 4h42 | 9:15 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
| 25406 · ICE 2214 | On time 4:33 Bonn Hbf | 4h25 | 8:58 Hamburg Harburg | 1 change | |
| 25410 · ICE 206 | On time 6:33 Bonn Hbf | 4h42 | 11:15 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
| 28506 · ICE 2310 | On time 7:04 Bonn Hbf | 4h31 | 11:35 Hamburg Harburg | 1 change | |
| 25412 · ICE 616 | On time 7:33 Bonn Hbf | 4h42 | 12:15 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
| 28508 · ICE 1036 | On time 8:04 Bonn Hbf | 4h34 | 12:38 Hamburg Harburg | 1 change | |
| 33600 · ICE 204 | On time 8:32 Bonn Hbf | 4h43 | 13:15 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
| 33602 · ICE 614 | On time 9:33 Bonn Hbf | 4h42 | 14:15 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
| 33604 · ICE 202 | On time 10:33 Bonn Hbf | 4h42 | 15:15 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
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ReviewsReviews for the rail journey from Bonn to Hamburg
The facilities: There was wifi and a power socket at my seatThe good and nice serviceThe comfortable seats
The volume due to a large familyThe duration of the journeyThe high cost of the ticketNice staffGood comfortPractical equipmentVery cleanHigh ticket priceTrain delayGood direct connectionPunctual arrivalWifi not stableJourney information
Overview: Train from Bonn to Hamburg
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Trains from Bonn to Hamburg run on average 7 times per day, taking around 6h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:33, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 373 km distance in 4h 5m.
Distance 373 km |
Average train duration 6h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 5m |
First train 0:33 |
Last train 23:54 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 49 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Bonn to Hamburg trainsDeutsche Bahn, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Bonn and Hamburg from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Bonn to Hamburg train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bonn to Hamburg by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hamburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bonn and Hamburg
Most Bonn to Hamburg trains use the Bonn Hbf to Hamburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Hamburg-Harburg. Use this guide to compare Bonn and Hamburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Bonn station do trains to Hamburg leave from?
Getting to Bonn Hbf from Bonn city centre
Bonn Hbf train station facilities and services
Bonn Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Magd und Knecht, Cafébar Macchiato, Frittebud, McDonald's
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Bonn Hbf. ATMs are available at Bonn Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bonn Hbf. Information desks are available at Bonn Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Bonn Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bonn Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bonn Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bonn Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Motel One, Hotel Rheinland, Hotel Löhndorf, Villa Esplanade.
Getting to Bonn-Beuel from Bonn city centre
Bonn-Beuel is 2 km from Bonn city centre. Public transport options include:
Bonn-Beuel train station facilities and services
Bonn-Beuel has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafe Wagner, Stadt-Café, Freundlicher Imbiss, Beueler Döner- & Pizza-Center
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Bonn-Beuel. ATMs are available at Bonn-Beuel.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bonn-Beuel. Information desks are available at Bonn-Beuel.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Bonn-Beuel. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bonn-Beuel: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bonn-Beuel: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bonn-Beuel.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Garten Hotel, Portofino.
Getting to Bonn-Bad Godesberg from Bonn city centre
Bonn-Bad Godesberg is 7 km from Bonn city centre. Public transport options include:
Bonn-Bad Godesberg train station facilities and services
Bonn-Bad Godesberg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: House of Steaks, Fair Cafe, Maternus, Mykonos
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Bonn-Bad Godesberg. ATMs are available at Bonn-Bad Godesberg.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bonn-Bad Godesberg. Information desks are available at Bonn-Bad Godesberg.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Bonn-Bad Godesberg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bonn-Bad Godesberg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bonn-Bad Godesberg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bonn-Bad Godesberg.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Kaiserhof, Hotel zum Adler, Insel Hotel, Hotel Eden.
Which Hamburg station do trains from Bonn arrive at?
Getting to Hamburg Hbf from Hamburg city centre
Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Hbf train station facilities and services
Hamburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Le Crobag, Burger King, Coffee Fellows, Havin Grill, KFC, Mr. CLOU, Starbucks, dean&david, SPAR Express, Pommesfreunde, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hamburg Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Park Hyatt Hamburg.
Getting to Hamburg-Harburg from Hamburg city centre
Hamburg-Harburg is 13 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Harburg train station facilities and services
Hamburg-Harburg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café Bom Dia, Hünkar, Yoko Sushi Harburg, Mathewes Grill
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Harburg. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Panorama, Hotel Harburger Hof, Hotel Jeta, Hotel Süderelbe.
Getting to Hamburg-Altona from Hamburg city centre
Hamburg-Altona is 5 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Altona train station facilities and services
Hamburg-Altona has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Ethio, Trattoria Toscana, Marta, Pavillon
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Altona. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Altona. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Altona. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Schanzenstern Bio-Restaurant, Hotel Hamburg Altona, Hotel Central, Best Western Raphael Hotel Altona.
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