The cheapest and fastest trains from Hamburg to Hirtshals
Cheapest price
£53
Average price
£65
Fastest journey
8 h 21 m
Average duration
8 h 32 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
446 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg to Hirtshals is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Hirtshals will cost around £65 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £53.
To travel from Hamburg to Hirtshals you need to make at least 2 changes.
EC 398 · IC 441 · R 1953 · R 1849
EC 398 · IC 441 · R 1851
EC 396 · IC 449 · R 1961 · R 1855
RE 11160 · IC 5756 · ICL 47 · R 1957
RE 11160 · IC 5756 · IC 445 · R 1957
EC 398 · IC 441 · R 1953 · R 1849
RE 11160 · IC 5756 · ICL 47 · R 1957
RE 11160 · IC 5756 · IC 445 · R 1957
EC 396 · IC 449 · R 1961 · R 1855
EC 398 · IC 441 · R 1851Travel Information
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Hirtshals among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £28, and a flight costs an average of £114.
Distance: 446 km
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£63 Average Price Cheapest | £71 Average Price | £318 Average Price |
7h 36m Average total duration 7h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration 5h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Hamburg to Hirtshals train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EC 398 · IC 441 · R 1953 · R 1849 | On time 07:50 Hamburg Hbf | 8h21 | 16:11 Hirtshals station | 3 changes | |
EC 398 · IC 441 · R 1851 | On time 07:50 Hamburg Hbf | 8h52 | 16:42 Hirtshals station | 2 changes | |
RE 11160 · IC 5756 · ICL 47 · R 1957 | On time 08:43 Hamburg Hbf | 8h28 | 17:11 Hirtshals station | 4 changes | |
RE 11160 · IC 5756 · IC 445 · R 1957 | On time 08:43 Hamburg Hbf | 8h28 | 17:11 Hirtshals station | 4 changes | |
EC 396 · IC 449 · R 1961 · R 1855 | On time 09:53 Hamburg Hbf | 8h32 | 18:25 Hirtshals station | 3 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hamburg to Hirtshals
Distance 446 km |
Average train duration 7h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 7h 6m |
First train 00:29 |
Last train 23:56 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Swedish Railways (SJ) from Hamburg to Hirtshals trainsDeutsche Bahn, Swedish Railways (SJ) trains will get you between Hamburg and Hirtshals from £28. 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.
Swedish Railways (SJ)
FAQs: Hamburg to Hirtshals train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Hamburg and Hirtshals
- Monday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Tuesday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Wednesday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Thursday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Friday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Saturday: 08:00 - 13:30
- Sunday: 09:00 - 14:30
- Café Bom Dia
- Hünkar
- Yoko Sushi Harburg
- Mathewes Grill
- Hotel Panorama
- Hotel Harburger Hof
- Hotel Jeta
- Hotel Süderelbe
- McDonald's
- St. Pauli
- Scoom
- McCafé
- Leonardo Inn Airport
- Monday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00
- Hunt Coffee
- Haerlin
- Gran Sasso
- Double Coffee
- Hotel Hanseatin
- Renaissance
- Hotel Preuß
- Hotel Amsterdam
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:30
- Sat - Sun: 08:00 - 20:15
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- The station has luggage lockers.
- Le Crobag
- Burger King
- Coffee Fellows
- Havin Grill
- KFC
- Mr. CLOU
- Starbucks
- dean&david
- SPAR Express
- Pommesfreunde
- & more
- Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station
- IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
- Park Hyatt Hamburg
- Located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
- Monday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00
- Ethio
- Trattoria Toscana
- Marta
- Pavillon
- Schanzenstern Bio-Restaurant
- Hotel Hamburg Altona
- Hotel Central
- Best Western Raphael Hotel Altona
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Kirchenallee and Steintorwall.
- Block House
- Schweinske
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Europäischer Hof Hamburg
- Reichshof Hamburg, Curio Collection by Hilton
- IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Sixt
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for S-Bahn and regional trains
- Hall 2: platforms 7-14 for long-distance trains
- Hall 3: U-Bahn connections
- U-Bahn: Line U1, Line U2, Line U3
- S-Bahn: Line S1, Line S2, Line S3
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available near the station, with free off-street parking options.
- Restaurant Abstrakt
- Restaurant Lilleheden
- Outside the main entrance.
- Restrooms.
- DKK 5
- Hotel Hirtshals
- Montra Skaga Hotel
- Motel Nordsøen
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for regional trains and ferry connections
- Bus: Local bus services available
- Ferry: Connections to Norway
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