- Must visit
Hamburger Kunsthalle
Major art museum with European painting, modern works and temporary exhibitions, all within walking distance of the main station.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£36
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£65
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
5 h 8 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
5 h 17 m
Trains on 18 Sept
5
Distance
402 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Herzogenrath to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Herzogenrath to Hamburg will cost around £65 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.
To travel from Herzogenrath to Hamburg you need to make at least one change.
26401 · ICE 1028
10308 · ICE 618
26451 · ICE 206
26403 · ICE 843 · ICE 888
26405 · ICE 553 · ICE 686
26451 · ICE 206
26401 · ICE 1028
26405 · ICE 553 · ICE 686
26403 · ICE 843 · ICE 888
10308 · ICE 618Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Herzogenrath to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £35 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £35, while a flight costs an average of £138.
Distance: 402 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£59 Average Price | £138 Average Price | £35 Average Price Cheapest | £63 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 27m Average total duration 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 28m Average total duration 10h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.0kg 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 Herzogenrath to Hamburg:
A coach is £24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Herzogenrath to Hamburg costing on average £59.
A coach is £103 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Herzogenrath to Hamburg costing on average £138.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 57m.
Coach takes on average 10h 58m.
The journey is about 39m faster (4h 57m by train vs 5h 36m by car) and roughly £4 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£59 vs £63). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Herzogenrath to Hamburg trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:22 Herzogenrath | 5h10 | 12:32 Hamburg | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Herzogenrath to Hamburg run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £43 but you can travel from only £28 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:33, the last at 22:50. The fastest train covers the 402 km distance in 4h 53m.
Distance 402 km |
Average train duration 4h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £43 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 53m |
First train 0:33 |
Last train 22:50 |
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Major art museum with European painting, modern works and temporary exhibitions, all within walking distance of the main station.
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Long lakeside promenade by the Inner Alster, popular for strolling, boat views and classic city-centre scenery close to shops and arcades.
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A hearty stew of pears, beans and bacon, often with potatoes. It is a beloved late-summer Hamburg and northern German comfort dish.
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Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are pricier than smaller cities, but public transport is efficient and daily food options remain manageable for most visitors.
Tipping is customary but modest: round up or add 5-10% in restaurants, round up for taxis, and leave small change in cafés.
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Hamburg Hbf -> Rathausmarkt, Hamburg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Herzogenrath to Hamburg 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 Hamburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Herzogenrath to Hamburg trains use the Herzogenrath to Hamburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Hamburg-Harburg. Use this guide to compare Herzogenrath and Hamburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Herzogenrath 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: Berlin, Nazar-Grill, Eurode Live, Zum Seehof
Wi-Fi is available at Herzogenrath. ATMs are available at Herzogenrath.
Ticket office support is available at Herzogenrath. Information desks are available at Herzogenrath.
Luggage storage is available at Herzogenrath. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Herzogenrath: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Herzogenrath: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Herzogenrath.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Eurode, Abdij Rolduc.
Herzogenrath-Alt-Merkstein is 1 km from Herzogenrath city centre. Public transport options include:
Herzogenrath-Alt-Merkstein has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Herzogenrath-Alt-Merkstein.
ATMs are available at Herzogenrath-Alt-Merkstein.
Available at Herzogenrath-Alt-Merkstein: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Herzogenrath-Alt-Merkstein.
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.
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