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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 11 Sept
£126
Average ticket price on 11 Sept
£145
Fastest journey on 11 Sept
9 h 3 m
Average journey duration on 11 Sept
9 h 22 m
Trains on 11 Sept
4
Distance
565 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gdynia to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gdynia to Hamburg will cost around £145 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £126.
To travel from Gdynia to Hamburg you need to make at least 2 changes.
IC 5412 · EC 46 · ICE 935 · ICE 506
IC 265 · EC 44 · S5 · ICE 504
EC 230 · S5 · ICE 800
IC 263 · EC 48 · ICE 933 · ICE 508
EC 230 · S5 · ICE 800
IC 265 · EC 44 · S5 · ICE 504
IC 263 · EC 48 · ICE 933 · ICE 508
IC 5412 · EC 46 · ICE 935 · ICE 506Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gdynia to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £59 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £59, while a flight costs an average of £75.
Distance: 565 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£67 Average Price | £75 Average Price | £59 Average Price Cheapest | £94 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 59m Average total duration 8h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 54m Average total duration 13h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.4kg 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 Gdynia to Hamburg:
A coach is £8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gdynia to Hamburg costing on average £67.
A coach is £16 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gdynia to Hamburg costing on average £75.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 29m.
Coach takes on average 13h 24m.
Tickets start at around £67 compared to roughly £94 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £26. The journey takes 8h 29m versus 7h 27m 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 Gdynia to Hamburg trains for tomorrow, Friday 11 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EC 230 · S5 · ICE 800 | On time 7:07 Gdynia Główna | 9h03 | 16:10 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 263 · EC 48 · ICE 933 · ICE 508 | On time 7:57 Gdynia Główna | 9h27 | 17:24 Hamburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 5412 · EC 46 · ICE 935 · ICE 506 | On time 9:53 Gdynia Główna | 9h32 | 19:25 Hamburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 265 · EC 44 · S5 · ICE 504 | On time 11:57 Gdynia Główna | 9h27 | 21:24 Hamburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
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Trains from Gdynia to Hamburg run on average 7 times per day, taking around 8h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £39 but you can travel from only £17 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:33, the last at 23:33. The fastest train covers the 565 km distance in 8h 59m.
Distance 565 km |
Average train duration 8h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 8h 59m |
First train 0:33 |
Last train 23:33 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gdynia 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.

Most Gdynia to Hamburg trains use the Gdynia Główna to Hamburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Hamburg-Harburg. Use this guide to compare Gdynia and Hamburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Gdynia Główna has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: C Corner Cafe, So! Coffee, FaBuła
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Gdynia Główna. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gdynia Główna. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gdynia Główna: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gdynia Główna: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gdynia Główna: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Gdynia Centrum, Courtyard by Marriott Gdynia Waterfront, Hotel Blick.
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-Bergedorf is 15 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Bergedorf 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: Casa Vecchia, Burger Lounge, Il mío, Olivo
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Bergedorf. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Bergedorf.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Bergedorf. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Bergedorf.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Bergedorf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Bergedorf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Bergedorf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Bergedorf.
Nearby hotels include Sachsentor, Hotel Hanseat.
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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