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Hamburger Kunsthalle
Major art museum with European painting, modern works and temporary exhibitions, all within walking distance of the main station.
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£68
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£81
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
3 h 14 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
3 h 31 m
Trains on 19 Sept
5
Distance
245 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dessau-Roßlau to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dessau-Roßlau to Hamburg will cost around £81 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £68.
To travel from Dessau-Roßlau to Hamburg you need to make at least one change.
80466 · IC 2440 · ICE 680
80472 · IC 2442 · ICE 588
16479 · ICE 600
16483 · ICE 506
16481 · ICE 508
16479 · ICE 600
16481 · ICE 508
16483 · ICE 506
80466 · IC 2440 · ICE 680
80472 · IC 2442 · ICE 588Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Dessau-Roßlau to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £50 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £50, while a flight costs an average of £339.
Distance: 245 km
| Train | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£50 Average Price Cheapest | £339 Average Price | £40 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 7m Average total duration 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dessau-Roßlau to Hamburg:
A train is £289 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dessau-Roßlau to Hamburg costing on average £339.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 37m.
You'll arrive about 40m sooner (3h 37m by train vs 4h 17m by car). Tickets start at around £50 compared to roughly £40 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Dessau-Roßlau to Hamburg trains for tomorrow, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
16479 · ICE 600 | Delayed 12:10 Dessau Hbf | 3h14 | 13:40 13:40Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
80466 · IC 2440 · ICE 680 | On time 13:02 Dessau Hbf | 3h55 | 16:57 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
16481 · ICE 508 | Delayed 14:10 Dessau Hbf | 3h14 | 15:41 15:41Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
80472 · IC 2442 · ICE 588 | On time 15:02 Dessau Hbf | 3h55 | 18:57 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Dessau-Roßlau to Hamburg run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:13, the last at 22:52. The fastest train covers the 245 km distance in 3h 14m.
Distance 245 km |
Average train duration 3h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 3h 14m |
First train 0:13 |
Last train 22:52 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 2 days |
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Most Dessau-Roßlau to Hamburg trains use the Dessau Hbf to Hamburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Hamburg Airport. Use this guide to compare Dessau-Roßlau and Hamburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Dessau 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 options include: Erstes Dessauer Kartoffelhaus, Ristorante Castello, Athos, Asado
Wi-Fi is available at Dessau Hbf. ATMs are available at Dessau Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Dessau Hbf. Information desks are available at Dessau Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Dessau Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dessau Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dessau Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dessau Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Radisson Blu Fürst Leopold Hotel.
Roßlau(Elbe) is 5 km from Dessau-Roßlau city centre. Public transport options include:
Roßlau(Elbe) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Gaststätte "Zur Biethe", Subway, Orig. - Thüringer Rostbratwurst, Magdeburger Hof
Wi-Fi is available at Roßlau(Elbe). ATMs are available at Roßlau(Elbe).
Ticket office support is available at Roßlau(Elbe). Information desks are available at Roßlau(Elbe).
Luggage storage is available at Roßlau(Elbe). Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Roßlau(Elbe): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Roßlau(Elbe): Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roßlau(Elbe).
Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Le Crobag, Burger King, Coffee Fellows, Havin Grill, KFC, Mr. CLOU, Starbucks, dean&david, SPAR Express, Pommesfreunde, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hamburg Hbf.
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 storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Park Hyatt Hamburg.
Hamburg Airport is 6 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Airport 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 options include: McDonald's, St. Pauli, Scoom, McCafé
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg Airport. ATMs are available at Hamburg Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Airport. Information desks are available at Hamburg Airport.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg Airport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Airport: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Airport.
Nearby hotels include Leonardo Inn Airport.
Hamburg-Harburg is 13 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Café Bom Dia, Hünkar, Yoko Sushi Harburg, Mathewes Grill
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Harburg. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Panorama, Hotel Harburger Hof, Hotel Jeta, Hotel Süderelbe.
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