The cheapest and fastest trains from Düsseldorf Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
Cheapest price on 14 Oct
£22
Average ticket price on 14 Oct
£66
Fastest journey on 14 Oct
3 h 19 m
Average journey duration on 14 Oct
3 h 45 m
Trains on 14 Oct
31
Distance
339 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Düsseldorf Hbf to Hamburg Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Düsseldorf Hbf to Hamburg Hbf will cost around £66 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.
On Wed 14 Oct, we found 31 trains from Düsseldorf Hbf to Hamburg Hbf, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 339 km distance in an average of 3 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 19 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 3 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.
FlixTrain · FlixTrain8:4111h40Düsseldorf Hbf20:21Hamburg Hbf£221One-way1 change
S6 · 22055 · IC 2349 · 8284821:008h20Düsseldorf Hbf5:20Hamburg Hbf£251One-way4 changes
ICE 912 · IC 2349 · 82848+
8160420:558h25Düsseldorf Hbf5:20Hamburg Hbf£291One-way3 changes
ICE 9202:454h24Düsseldorf Hbf7:09Hamburg Hbf£311One-way0 changes
20065 · ICE 6186:124h03Düsseldorf Hbf10:15Hamburg Hbf£351One-way1 change
ICE 112210:303h19Düsseldorf Hbf13:49Hamburg Hbf£751One-way0 changes
ICE 112012:303h19Düsseldorf Hbf15:49Hamburg Hbf£551One-way0 changes
20071 · ICE 2049:124h03Düsseldorf Hbf13:15Hamburg Hbf£621One-way1 change
20069 · ICE 6168:124h03Düsseldorf Hbf12:15Hamburg Hbf£671One-way1 change
20089 · ICE 51618:124h03Düsseldorf Hbf22:15Hamburg Hbf£671One-way1 change
Journey information
Overview: Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
Trains from Düsseldorf Hbf to Hamburg Hbf run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:27, the last at 21:57. The fastest train covers the 339 km distance in 3h 10m.
Distance 339 km |
Average train duration 3h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 3h 10m |
First train 2:27 |
Last train 21:57 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
Live departures
Düsseldorf Hbf to Hamburg Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Düsseldorf Hbf to Hamburg Hbf trains for today, Tuesday 13 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 1541 · ICE 1080 | Delayed 22:05 0:05Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h37 | 4:57 4:57Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 920 | Delayed 0:45 2:45Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h24 | 5:09 5:09Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 843 · ICE 888 | Delayed 3:39 5:37Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h20 | 9:57 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
26403 · ICE 853 · ICE 843 · ICE 888 | On time 5:41 Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h16 | 9:57 Hamburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
20065 · ICE 618 | 6:12 Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h03 | 10:15 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 543 · ICE 686 | On time 6:38 Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h19 | 10:57 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
26405 · ICE 553 · ICE 686 | On time 6:41 Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h16 | 10:57 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
20067 · ICE 206 | On time 7:12 Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h03 | 11:15 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
20069 · ICE 616 | 8:12 Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h03 | 12:15 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1036+ 82120 | On time 8:34 Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h31 | 13:05 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
26409 · ICE 555 · ICE 684 | On time 8:41 Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h16 | 12:57 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
FlixTrain · FlixTrain | 8:41 Düsseldorf Hbf | 11h40 | 20:21 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
20071 · ICE 204 | On time 9:12 Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h03 | 13:15 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1122 | 10:30 Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h19 | 13:49 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
26413 · ICE 557 · ICE 682 | On time 10:41 Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h16 | 14:57 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
20075 · ICE 202 | On time 11:12 Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h03 | 15:15 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1120 | 12:30 Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h19 | 15:49 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
26417 · ICE 559 · ICE 680 | On time 12:41 Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h16 | 16:57 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 1032+ 82128 | On time 12:53 Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h12 | 17:05 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
20079 · ICE 200 | On time 13:12 Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h03 | 17:15 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
20081 · ICE 610 | 14:12 Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h03 | 18:15 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
26421 · ICE 651 · ICE 588 | On time 14:41 Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h16 | 18:57 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
20083 · ICE 108 | On time 15:12 Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h03 | 19:15 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1520 | 16:30 Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h20 | 19:50 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
26425 · ICE 653 · ICE 586 | On time 16:41 Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h16 | 20:57 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
20087 · ICE 106 | On time 17:12 Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h03 | 21:15 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
20089 · ICE 516 | On time 18:12 Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h03 | 22:15 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
26429 · ICE 655 · ICE 584 | 18:41 Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h16 | 22:57 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
20091 · ICE 104 | On time 19:12 Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h04 | 23:16 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
| Wednesday 14 October | |||||
ICE 920 | 2:45 Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h24 | 7:09 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S1 · Bus RE1 · 22021 · ICE 1028 | On time 3:37 Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h41 | 8:18 Hamburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
S8 · ICE 208 | On time 4:50 Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h25 | 9:15 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, metronom from Düsseldorf Hbf to Hamburg Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, metronom trains will get you between Düsseldorf Hbf and Hamburg Hbf from £6. 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.
FlixTrain
metronom
FAQs: Düsseldorf Hbf to Hamburg Hbf train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Düsseldorf Hbf to Hamburg Hbf 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 Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Düsseldorf Hbf and Hamburg Hbf
Most Düsseldorf Hbf to Hamburg Hbf trains use the Düsseldorf Hbf to Hamburg Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Düsseldorf Hbf and Hamburg Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Düsseldorf Hbf from Düsseldorf city centre
Düsseldorf Hbf is 1 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf Hbf train station facilities and services
Düsseldorf 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: Zaxopondeiva Cafe, Lauren's Cafe, China Imbiss, Fu chu yuan
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Düsseldorf Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Düsseldorf Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Lindenhof, Hotel Batavia, Sir Astor, Lady Astor.
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.
