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Pinacoteca di Brera
One of Milan’s leading art museums, with Italian masterpieces from the Middle Ages to the 20th century in a historic palace.
Cheapest price
£146
Average price
£161
Fastest journey
12 h 21 m
Average duration
12 h 51 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
904 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Milan will cost around £161 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £146.
To travel from Hamburg to Milan you need to make at least one change.
ICE 71+
EuroCity 173
ICE 71+
EuroCity 67
ECE 5+
EuroCity 67
ICE 575 · ICE 105+
EuroCity 67
ICE 105+
EuroCity 67
ICE 577 · ICE 107+
EuroCity 67
ICE 575 · ICE 105+
EuroCity 173
ICE 105+
EuroCity 173
ICE 107+
EuroCity 67
ECE 5+
EuroCity 67Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £47, and a train costs an average of £52.
Distance: 904 km
| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£116 Average Price | £106 Average Price | £78 Average Price Cheapest |
13h 27m Average total duration 12h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 44m Average total duration 11h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 2.7 - 5.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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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 Milan trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 26 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 71+ EuroCity 67 | On time 6:29 Hamburg Hbf | 15h21 | 21:50 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
ICE 71+ EuroCity 173 | On time 6:29 Hamburg Hbf | 13h21 | 19:50 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
ICE 105+ EuroCity 67 | On time 6:45 Hamburg Hbf | 15h05 | 21:50 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
ICE 105+ EuroCity 173 | On time 6:45 Hamburg Hbf | 13h05 | 19:50 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
ICE 575 · ICE 105+ EuroCity 67 | On time 7:29 Hamburg Hbf | 14h21 | 21:50 Milan Centrale | 2 changes | |
ICE 575 · ICE 105+ EuroCity 173 | On time 7:29 Hamburg Hbf | 12h21 | 19:50 Milan Centrale | 2 changes | |
ECE 5+ EuroCity 67 | On time 8:29 Hamburg Hbf | 13h21 | 21:50 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
ICE 107+ EuroCity 67 | On time 8:42 Hamburg Hbf | 13h08 | 21:50 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
ICE 577 · ICE 107+ EuroCity 67 | On time 9:29 Hamburg Hbf | 12h21 | 21:50 Milan Centrale | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Hamburg to Milan run on average 5 times per day, taking around 12h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £52 but you can travel from only £47 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 904 km distance in 17h 11m.
Distance 904 km |
Average train duration 12h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £52 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 17h 11m |
First train 0:15 |
Last train 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 84 days |
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Milano Centrale -> Duomo, Milan
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg to Milan 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 Milan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Hamburg to Milan trains use the Hamburg Hbf to Milano Centrale station pair. Use this guide to compare Hamburg and Milan 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.
Milano Centrale is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Venchi, Panzera Coffee, Burger King, Bar Motta, Caffè Napoli, VyTA Boulangerie, Spontini, Starbucks, Dispensa Emilia, McDonald's, & many more
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20. Information desks are located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Milano Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Centrale: Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
Nearby hotels include Glam Hotel Milano, NYX MIlan, iQ Hotel Milano.
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