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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Hamburg Altona to Düsseldorf Hbf
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£25
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£25
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
4 h
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
4 h
Trains on 19 Sept
1
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 £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 1 trains from Hamburg Altona to Düsseldorf Hbf, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 336 km distance in an average of 4 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 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.
7:254h00Hamburg Altona11:25Düsseldorf Hbf£251One-way0 changes
- 7:254h00Hamburg Altona11:25Düsseldorf Hbf£251One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Hamburg Altona to Düsseldorf Hbf
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 an average ticket price of £32 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 49m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, while a flight costs an average of £267.
Distance: 336 km
Compare train with
| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£40 Average Price | £267 Average Price | £32 Average Price Cheapest | £49 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 42m Average total duration 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 19m Average total duration 8h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg Altona to Düsseldorf Hbf:
A coach is £11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg Altona to Düsseldorf Hbf costing on average £43.
A coach is £235 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg Altona to Düsseldorf Hbf costing on average £267.
Other travel options to Düsseldorf Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 4m.
Coach takes on average 8h 49m.
Tickets start at around £43 compared to roughly £49 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £6. The journey takes 4h 4m versus 4h 4m 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.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Hamburg Altona to Düsseldorf Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg Altona to Düsseldorf Hbf 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:25 Hamburg Altona | 4h00 | 11:25 Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hamburg Altona to Düsseldorf Hbf
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Trains from Hamburg Altona to Düsseldorf Hbf run on average 23 times per day, taking around 4h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:03, the last at 08:03. The fastest train covers the 336 km distance in 3h 25m.
Distance 336 km |
Average train duration 4h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 23 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 3h 25m |
First train 6:03 |
Last train 8:03 |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: metronom, Deutsche Bahn from Hamburg Altona to Düsseldorf Hbf trainsmetronom, Deutsche Bahn 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.
metronom
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.
Most popular trains to and from Düsseldorf Hbf and Hamburg Altona
Most popular train connections to Düsseldorf Hbf
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