The cheapest and fastest trains from Hamburg Altona to Düsseldorf Hbf
Cheapest price
£29
Average price
£39
Fastest journey
4 h 2 m
Average duration
4 h 6 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
336 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg Altona to Düsseldorf Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg Altona to Düsseldorf Hbf will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.
To travel from Hamburg Altona to Düsseldorf Hbf you need to make at least one change.
S3 · ICE 921 · 8991022:235h49Hamburg Altona4:12Düsseldorf Hbf£291One-way2 changes
S3 · ICE 209 · 8974220:234h48Hamburg Altona1:11Düsseldorf Hbf£291One-way2 changes
S3 · ICE 103310:434h07Hamburg Altona14:50Düsseldorf Hbf£381One-way1 change
S3 · ICE 20112:234h02Hamburg Altona16:25Düsseldorf Hbf£381One-way1 change
S1 · ICE 1078:214h04Hamburg Altona12:25Düsseldorf Hbf£411One-way1 change
S3 · ICE 10910:234h02Hamburg Altona14:25Düsseldorf Hbf£411One-way1 change
S3 · ICE 20112:234h02Hamburg Altona16:25Düsseldorf Hbf£381One-way1 change
S1 · ICE 1078:214h04Hamburg Altona12:25Düsseldorf Hbf£411One-way1 change
S3 · ICE 103310:434h07Hamburg Altona14:50Düsseldorf Hbf£381One-way1 change
S3 · ICE 519 · 268189:234h15Hamburg Altona13:38Düsseldorf Hbf£441One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Hamburg Altona to Düsseldorf Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg Altona to Düsseldorf Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a flight costs an average of £74.
Distance: 336 km
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4h 23m Average total duration 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Hamburg Altona to Düsseldorf Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg Altona to Düsseldorf Hbf trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 5 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S1 · ICE 107 | On time 8:21 Hamburg Altona | 4h04 | 12:25 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
S3 · ICE 585 · ICE 642 | On time 8:33 Hamburg Altona | 4h38 | 13:11 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 changes | |
S3 · ICE 519 · 26818 | 9:23 Hamburg Altona | 4h15 | 13:38 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 changes | |
S3 · ICE 787 · ICE 942 | On time 9:33 Hamburg Altona | 4h35 | 14:08 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 changes | |
S3 · ICE 109 | On time 10:23 Hamburg Altona | 4h02 | 14:25 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
S3 · ICE 1033 | On time 10:43 Hamburg Altona | 4h07 | 14:50 Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 change | |
S3 · ICE 611 · 26822 | 11:23 Hamburg Altona | 4h15 | 15:38 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 changes | |
S3 · ICE 789 · ICE 940 | On time 11:33 Hamburg Altona | 4h34 | 16:07 Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hamburg Altona to Düsseldorf Hbf
Trains from Hamburg Altona to Düsseldorf Hbf run on average 18 times per day, taking around 3h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:03, the last at 21:25. The fastest train covers the 336 km distance in 3h 59m.
Distance 336 km |
Average train duration 3h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 3h 59m |
First train 6:03 |
Last train 21:25 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Hamburg Altona to Düsseldorf Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Hamburg Altona and Düsseldorf Hbf from £11. 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
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Hamburg Altona to Düsseldorf Hbf train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg Altona to Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Hamburg Altona and Düsseldorf Hbf
Most Hamburg Altona to Düsseldorf Hbf trains use the Hamburg Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Hamburg Altona and Düsseldorf Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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.


