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Schwedenspeicher-Museum
Museum in a historic warehouse presenting Stade’s Hanseatic, Swedish and regional history beside the picturesque old harbour.
Cheapest price
£26
Average price
£26
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h 2 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
36 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg to Stade is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Stade will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £26.
Of the 5 trains that leave Hamburg for Stade every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 36 km distance in an average of 1 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 3 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.
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S5The table below shows live departures for Hamburg to Stade trains for tomorrow, Thursday 20 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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S5 | 8:02 Hamburg Hbf (S-Bahn) | 1h03 | 9:05 Stade station | 0 changesdirect | |
S5 | 8:22 Hamburg Hbf (S-Bahn) | 1h03 | 9:25 Stade station | 0 changesdirect | |
S5 | 8:42 Hamburg Hbf (S-Bahn) | 1h03 | 9:45 Stade station | 0 changesdirect | |
82115+ 14511 | 8:56 Hamburg Hbf | 1h00 | 9:56 Stade station | 1 change | |
S5 | 9:02 Hamburg Hbf (S-Bahn) | 1h03 | 10:05 Stade station | 0 changesdirect |
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Trains from Hamburg to Stade run on average 6 times per day, taking around 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:05, the last at 12:05. The fastest train covers the 36 km distance in 1h 3m.
Distance 36 km |
Average train duration 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 3m |
First train 8:05 |
Last train 12:05 |
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Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
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Discover the best of Stade — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Stade trip today.
Museum in a historic warehouse presenting Stade’s Hanseatic, Swedish and regional history beside the picturesque old harbour.
Archaeological museum with finds from prehistory to the Middle Ages, offering a clear introduction to the region’s earliest settlement.
Art museum focused on works on paper and changing exhibitions, set in a handsome historic building in the old town.
Picturesque old harbour lined with historic buildings, boats and waterside paths; one of the best places for a stroll and photos.
Main market square framed by historic facades and the town hall, ideal for appreciating Stade’s compact old-town character.
Green promenade on the former ramparts, popular for walking around the old town with water views and traces of the fortifications.
Hearty kale stew from northern Germany, traditionally cooked with smoked sausages and pork. A cold-season favourite across Lower Saxony and the Stade area.
Pan-fried river or sea eel, long linked to the Elbe region. It reflects Stade’s waterside food culture and is a classic local fish speciality.
Small brown North Sea shrimps, often served simply on bread or with potatoes. They are a regional staple of nearby coastal Lower Saxony.
Well-known waterside restaurant with a refined feel, serving seasonal German cuisine, fish and well-presented classics near the historic harbour.
Traditional German inn in Stade’s old town, known for regional dishes, fish and hearty meat plates in a historic, cosy setting.
Established brewery-style venue offering German comfort food and beer in a relaxed, lively atmosphere close to Stade’s centre.
Stade is moderate for Germany: dining and local transport are reasonable, while hotels can rise in peak periods but stay below big-city rates like Hamburg.
Service is often included, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% is usual in restaurants. Round up for cafés and taxis; tip directly when paying.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg to Stade 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 Stade, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Hamburg to Stade trains use the Hamburg Hbf (S-Bahn) to Stade station pair. Use this guide to compare Hamburg and Stade train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Hamburg Hbf (S-Bahn) is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Hbf (S-Bahn) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Block House, Schweinske
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Hbf (S-Bahn). Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg Hbf (S-Bahn). Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Hbf (S-Bahn): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Hbf (S-Bahn): Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf (S-Bahn): Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Europäischer Hof Hamburg, Reichshof Hamburg, Curio Collection by Hilton, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof.
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 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.
Stade 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: Chinasnack Point, Taco's, Eiscafé Sebastiano am Zeughaus, Klapperina-Kitchenbar
Wi-Fi is available at Stade. ATMs are available at Stade.
Ticket office support is available at Stade. Information desks are available at Stade.
Luggage storage is available at Stade. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stade: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Stade: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stade.
Nearby hotels include H+ Hotel Stade, Hotel garni Zur Hanse.
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