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Hamburger Kunsthalle
Major art museum with European painting, modern works and temporary exhibitions, all within walking distance of the main station.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Karlskrona to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Karlskrona to Hamburg will cost around £100 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £51.
To travel from Karlskrona to Hamburg you need to make at least one change.
Bus 6802 · R 1007 · RJ 383
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R 1149 · IC 50101 · IC 5751 · 11159
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Bus 6802 · R 1001 · IC 819 · IC 5755
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R 1069 · ECE 397
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R 1101 · ICL 67 · IC 5767 · Bus 79117
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R 1069 · IC 851 · R 5069 · 11033
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Trains from Karlskrona to Hamburg run on average 9 times per day, taking around 8h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:47, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 458 km distance in 7h 46m.
Distance 458 km |
Average train duration 8h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 7h 46m |
First train 4:47 |
Last train 23:44 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 35 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Karlskrona to Hamburg.
The table below shows live departures for Karlskrona to Hamburg trains for tomorrow, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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R 1069 · ECE 397 | On time 9:48 Karlskrona, Centralstation | 9h13 | 19:01 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
R 1069 · IC 851 · R 5069 · 11033 | 9:48 Karlskrona, Centralstation | 10h34 | 20:22 Hamburg Altona | 4 changes | |
R 1101 · ICL 67 · IC 5767 · Bus 79117 | 13:48 Karlskrona, Centralstation | 11h36 | 1:24 Hamburg Hbf | 6 changes | |
R 1101 · IC 867 · IC 5767 · Bus 79117 | 13:48 Karlskrona, Centralstation | 11h36 | 1:24 Hamburg Hbf | 6 changes | |
R 1149 · IC 50101 · IC 5751 · 11159 | 19:48 Karlskrona, Centralstation | 12h34 | 8:22 Hamburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
Bus 6802 · R 1007 · RJ 383 | On time 21:48 Karlskrona, Centralstation | 13h00 | 10:48 Hamburg Altona | 2 changes | |
Bus 6802 · R 1001 · IC 819 · IC 5755 | 21:48 Karlskrona, Centralstation | 14h34 | 12:22 Hamburg Hbf | 4 changes | |
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Major art museum with European painting, modern works and temporary exhibitions, all within walking distance of the main station.
Striking contemporary art gallery in the HafenCity area, showing rotating exhibitions in a modern waterside building.
Interactive maritime museum in a historic warehouse, covering ship models, navigation, naval history and global sea trade.
Historic warehouse district of canals, bridges and red-brick buildings. Ideal for walks, photography and easy access to nearby museums.
Modern waterfront quarter with promenades, architecture and public plazas. Good for walking between the Elbe, museums and concert hall.
Long lakeside promenade by the Inner Alster, popular for strolling, boat views and classic city-centre scenery close to shops and arcades.
Hamburg’s pan-fried fillet of plaice, usually served with bacon, shrimps and potatoes. A classic North German fish dish tied to the port and nearby coast.
A hearty stew of pears, beans and bacon, often with potatoes. It is a beloved late-summer Hamburg and northern German comfort dish.
Traditional North German kale stew cooked with sausages and pork, usually served with potatoes. A winter favourite in and around Hamburg.
Historic fish restaurant by the harbour, known for classic Hamburg seafood and maritime atmosphere.
Well-known waterside restaurant focusing on northern German fish and seafood with a refined but relaxed atmosphere.
Traditional St Pauli restaurant serving northern German dishes such as Labskaus in a lively, old Hamburg setting.
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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Karlskrona 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 Karlskrona to Hamburg trains use the Karlskrona, Centralstation to Hamburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Hamburg-Altona. Use this guide to compare Karlskrona and Hamburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Karlskrona, Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Michelangelo, Nivå Bar & Stekhus
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Karlskrona, Centralstation. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Karlskrona, Centralstation. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Karlskrona, Centralstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Karlskrona, Centralstation: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlskrona, Centralstation: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Clarion Collection Hotel Carlscrona, First Hotel Statt, Scandic Karlskrona.
Bergåsa tågstation is 2 km from Karlskrona city centre. Public transport options include:
Bergåsa tågstation has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Bike Parking.
Food options include: Galgamarken Indian Food
Available at Bergåsa tågstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bergåsa tågstation: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bergåsa tågstation.
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-Altona is 5 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Altona 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: Ethio, Trattoria Toscana, Marta, Pavillon
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Altona. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Altona. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Altona. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Nearby hotels include Schanzenstern Bio-Restaurant, Hotel Hamburg Altona, Hotel Central, Best Western Raphael Hotel Altona.
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.
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