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Dynamikum
Interactive science centre with hands-on exhibits, ideal for families and curious visitors interested in technology and natural phenomena.
Cheapest price
£43
Average price
£43
Fastest journey
5 h 54 m
Average duration
5 h 54 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
485 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg to Kaiserslautern is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Kaiserslautern will cost around £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £43.
Of the 1 trains that leave Hamburg for Kaiserslautern every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 485 km distance in an average of 5 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 54 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 54 m 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Kaiserslautern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. 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 coach costs an average of £27, and a flight costs an average of £91.
Distance: 485 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£78 Average Price | £120 Average Price | £36 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 31m Average total duration 6h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 18m Average total duration 9h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg to Kaiserslautern trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 25 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:29 Hamburg | 5h54 | 13:23 Kaiserslautern | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Hamburg to Kaiserslautern run on average 7 times per day, taking around 6h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £34 but you can travel from only £27 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:09, the last at 23:19. The fastest train covers the 485 km distance in 5h 55m.
Distance 485 km |
Average train duration 6h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 5h 55m |
First train 0:09 |
Last train 23:19 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 42 days |
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Interactive science centre with hands-on exhibits, ideal for families and curious visitors interested in technology and natural phenomena.
Art museum focused on changing contemporary exhibitions, well suited to visitors seeking modern visual culture in the city centre.
Municipal museum on regional history and folklore, housed in a historic complex with objects linked to everyday life in the Palatinate.
Central square above the imperial palace remains, surrounded by historic buildings and a useful starting point for exploring the old town.
Lively square beside the Stiftskirche with markets, fountains and seating, popular for a relaxed pause in the city centre.
Extensive urban park with themed gardens, walking paths and seasonal planting, making it one of the city’s most enjoyable green spaces.
A Pfalz classic of pork stomach stuffed with potatoes, sausage meat and spices. It is strongly tied to regional home cooking and tavern menus.
A coarse liver sausage from the Palatinate, usually served on bread or with potatoes. It is a staple of traditional regional butcher cuisine.
Blood sausage from the Palatinate, commonly eaten with sauerkraut or bread. It is a long-standing part of local farmhouse and pub food traditions.
Established restaurant serving refined German and regional cooking in a smart, comfortable atmosphere suited to a longer meal.
Traditional German brewery-style restaurant known for hearty regional dishes and beers in a lively, casual setting.
Popular Palatinate-style venue with filling local dishes and a friendly tavern feel, good for trying regional comfort food.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are usually reasonable, and local public transport is affordable for most visitors.
Service is usually not included. Round up or tip about 5-10% in restaurants, round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafés.
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Kaiserslautern Hbf -> Stiftsplatz, Kaiserslautern
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg to Kaiserslautern 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 Kaiserslautern, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Hamburg to Kaiserslautern trains use the Hamburg Hbf to Kaiserslautern Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Kaiserslautern West. Use this guide to compare Hamburg and Kaiserslautern 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-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.
Hamburg Airport is 6 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Airport 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: McDonald's, St. Pauli, Scoom, McCafé
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg Airport. ATMs are available at Hamburg Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Airport. Information desks are available at Hamburg Airport.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg Airport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Airport: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Airport.
Nearby hotels include Leonardo Inn Airport.
Kaiserslautern 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: Antalya, Orient Grill, Öz-Firat Döner Haus, San Marino
Wi-Fi is available at Kaiserslautern Hbf. ATMs are available at Kaiserslautern Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Kaiserslautern Hbf. Information desks are available at Kaiserslautern Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Kaiserslautern Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kaiserslautern Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Kaiserslautern Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kaiserslautern Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Altes Zollamt, Zum deutschen Michel.
Kaiserslautern West is 1 km from Kaiserslautern city centre. Public transport options include:
Kaiserslautern West has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Ronni's Bistro, Domino's, Pizza Attack, Pfaffgrill
Wi-Fi is available at Kaiserslautern West. ATMs are available at Kaiserslautern West.
Ticket office support is available at Kaiserslautern West. Information desks are available at Kaiserslautern West.
Luggage storage is available at Kaiserslautern West. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kaiserslautern West: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Kaiserslautern West: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kaiserslautern West.
Kaiserslautern-Hohenecken is 6 km from Kaiserslautern city centre. Public transport options include:
Kaiserslautern-Hohenecken has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burgschänke, Am Rathaus, Ciro, Anette Eistüte
Wi-Fi is available at Kaiserslautern-Hohenecken. ATMs are available at Kaiserslautern-Hohenecken.
Ticket office support is available at Kaiserslautern-Hohenecken. Information desks are available at Kaiserslautern-Hohenecken.
Luggage storage is available at Kaiserslautern-Hohenecken. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kaiserslautern-Hohenecken: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Kaiserslautern-Hohenecken: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kaiserslautern-Hohenecken.
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