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HEART Herning Museum of Contemporary Art
Major contemporary art museum with Danish and international works, sculpture spaces, and architecture worth visiting in its own right.
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£37
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£62
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
4 h 49 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
5 h
Trains on 19 Sept
20
Distance
293 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg to Herning is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Herning will cost around £62 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £37.
To travel from Hamburg to Herning you need to make at least 2 changes.
11176 · IC 5764 · ICL 75 · R 5973
ECE 392 · IC 2377 · R 5977
RJ 382 · IC 2369 · R 5969
RJ 384 · IC 2353 · R 5953
ECE 394 · ICL 50958 · ICL 763
RJ 384 · IC 2353 · R 5953
RJ 382 · IC 2369 · R 5969
ECE 396 · ICL 50942 · ICL 47
ECE 394 · ICL 50958 · ICL 763
ECE 392 · IC 2377 · R 5977Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Herning among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £48 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £48, while a flight costs an average of £378.
Distance: 293 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£48 Average Price Cheapest | £60 Average Price | £378 Average Price | £56 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 57m Average total duration Fastest 5h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 35m Average total duration 10h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 35m Average total duration 5h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Hamburg to Herning:
A coach is £2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Herning costing on average £62.
A coach is £318 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Herning costing on average £378.
Other travel options to Herning take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 35m.
Coach takes on average 10h 5m.
Tickets start at around £62 compared to roughly £56 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-6.04. The journey takes 5h 2m versus 3h 43m 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 Hamburg to Herning 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11156 · IC 5754 · ICL 35 · R 5933 | 7:38 Hamburg Hbf | 5h27 | 13:05 Birk Centerpark St. | 4 changes | |
11156 · IC 5754 · IC 2328 · R 5247 | 7:38 Hamburg Hbf | 6h14 | 13:52 Herning Messecenter | 3 changes | |
11156 · IC 5754 · ICL 35 · R 5933 | 7:38 Hamburg Hbf | 5h19 | 12:57 Herning station | 3 changes | |
11156 · IC 5754 · ICL 35 · R 5933 | 7:38 Hamburg Hbf | 5h26 | 13:04 Herning Messecenter | 4 changes | |
11156 · IC 5754 · ICL 35 · R 5349 | 7:38 Hamburg Hbf | 6h09 | 13:47 Birk Centerpark St. | 3 changes | |
ECE 396 · ICL 50942 · ICL 47 | On time 10:53 Hamburg Hbf | 5h03 | 15:56 Herning station | 2 changes | |
ECE 396 · IC 2345 · R 5363 | On time 10:53 Hamburg Hbf | 6h11 | 17:04 Herning Messecenter | 2 changes | |
11164 · IC 5758 · ICL 51 · R 5949 | 11:39 Hamburg Hbf | 5h25 | 17:04 Herning Messecenter | 4 changes | |
11164 · IC 5758 · IC 2344 · R 5271 | 11:39 Hamburg Hbf | 6h13 | 17:52 Herning Messecenter | 3 changes | |
11164 · IC 5758 · ICL 51 · R 5949 | 11:39 Hamburg Hbf | 5h18 | 16:57 Herning station | 3 changes | |
RJ 384 · IC 2353 · R 5953 | On time 13:08 Hamburg Altona | 4h49 | 17:57 Herning station | 2 changes | |
RJ 384 · IC 2353 · R 5371 | On time 13:08 Hamburg Altona | 5h56 | 19:04 Herning Messecenter | 2 changes | |
11168 · IC 5760 · ICL 59 · R 5957 | 13:39 Hamburg Hbf | 5h18 | 18:57 Herning station | 3 changes | |
11168 · IC 5760 · R 2352 · R 5281 | 13:39 Hamburg Hbf | 6h13 | 19:52 Herning Messecenter | 3 changes | |
11168 · IC 5760 · ICL 59 · R 5957 | 13:39 Hamburg Hbf | 5h25 | 19:04 Herning Messecenter | 4 changes | |
ECE 394 · ICL 50958 · ICL 763 | On time 14:52 Hamburg Hbf | 5h04 | 19:56 Herning station | 2 changes | |
11172 · IC 5762 · ICL 67 · R 5965 | 15:39 Hamburg Hbf | 5h18 | 20:57 Herning station | 3 changes | |
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Trains from Hamburg to Herning run on average 17 times per day, taking around 5h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 293 km distance in 4h 46m.
Distance 293 km |
Average train duration 5h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 17 |
Fastest train 4h 46m |
First train 0:12 |
Last train 23:56 |
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Discover the best of Herning — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Herning trip today.
Major contemporary art museum with Danish and international works, sculpture spaces, and architecture worth visiting in its own right.
Museum on shirt-making and local textile industry, with fashion, design, and changing exhibitions linked to Herning’s history.
Open-air and local history museum presenting heathland life, historic buildings, and regional stories from the Herning area.
Lively pedestrian street in the centre with shops, public art, and easy access to the town’s main cultural venues.
Large sculpture park around Elia with open views and walking paths, popular for art, fresh air, and photography.
Woodland walking area with marked trails and varied scenery, popular with locals for quiet outdoor time near the city.
Open rye bread sandwich topped with pickled herring, egg, onion or curry salad. A Danish lunch staple, common in Jutland and central to local food culture.
Creamy cold buttermilk soup with breadcrumbs or kammerjunkere. A classic Danish summer dish widely eaten at home across Jutland.
Danish hot dog with a red sausage, bread, remoulade, mustard, ketchup, onions and pickled cucumber. A beloved everyday fast-food classic.
Contemporary restaurant in Herning with polished cooking, seasonal menus and a relaxed modern setting suitable for a refined dinner.
Established Italian restaurant popular for pasta, pizza and dependable service in a lively, casual setting.
Well-known brasserie-style venue serving Danish and European dishes in an elegant but approachable atmosphere near the city centre.
Moderate for Denmark. Hotels and dining can be pricey, but transport and casual meals are manageable compared with larger Danish cities.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent restaurant service. Taxi tips are optional, usually rounding up. No tip is expected in cafés.
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Herning Station -> Herning city centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg to Herning 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 Herning, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Hamburg to Herning trains use the Hamburg Hbf to Herning Messecenter station pair, with some services arriving at Herning St.. Use this guide to compare Hamburg and Herning train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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-Altona is 5 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Ethio, Trattoria Toscana, Marta, Pavillon
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Altona. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Altona. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Altona. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Nearby hotels include Schanzenstern Bio-Restaurant, Hotel Hamburg Altona, Hotel Central, Best Western Raphael Hotel Altona.
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.
Herning Messecenter is 2 km from Herning city centre. Public transport options include:
Herning Messecenter has practical services for this route, including Dining, Accessibility, WC and Hotel.
Food and drink options are available at Herning Messecenter.
Available at Herning Messecenter: WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Herning Messecenter.
Herning St. 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: Restaurant Flammen Herning, Brdr. Price Herning
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Herning St.. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Herning St.. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Herning St.: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Herning St.: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Herning St.: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel DGI Huset Herning, Best Western Plus Hotel Eyde, Scandic Regina.
Birk Centerpark St. is 3 km from Herning city centre. Public transport options include:
Birk Centerpark St. has practical services for this route, including Dining and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at Birk Centerpark St..
Accessibility facilities are available at Birk Centerpark St..
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