1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£45
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£78
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
8 h 57 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
9 h 17 m
Trains on 17 Sept
9
Distance
719 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Katowice to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Katowice to Hamburg will cost around £78 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £45.
To travel from Katowice to Hamburg you need to make at least 2 changes.
IC 132 · ICE 508
EC 54 · S5 · ICE 802
IC 3816 · IC 2178 · 18517 · ICE 800
IC 132 · EC 230 · S5 · RJ 382
IC 3814 · EC 40 · 4368 · 4302
EC 54 · S5 · ICE 802
EC 56 · S5 · ICE 1206
EC 58 · S5 · ICE 90
IC 132 · EC 230 · S5 · RJ 382
IC 134 · 18434 · 75826 · S5Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Katowice to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £49 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £49, while a flight costs an average of £182.
Distance: 719 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£61 Average Price | £49 Average Price Cheapest | £182 Average Price | £110 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 15m Average total duration 9h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 44m Average total duration 11h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 2.2 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Katowice to Hamburg:
A coach is £12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Katowice to Hamburg costing on average £61.
A coach is £134 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Katowice to Hamburg costing on average £182.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 45m.
Coach takes on average 11h 14m.
Tickets start at around £61 compared to roughly £110 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £49. The journey takes 9h 45m versus 8h 24m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Katowice to Hamburg trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EC 54 · S5 · ICE 802 | On time 5:13 Katowice station | 8h57 | 14:10 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 3816 · IC 2178 · 18517 · ICE 800 | 5:44 Katowice station | 10h26 | 16:10 Hamburg Hbf | 5 changes | |
IC 132 · EC 230 · S5 · RJ 382 | On time 6:54 Katowice station | 9h30 | 16:24 Hamburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 132 · ICE 508 | Delayed 6:54 Katowice station | 10h30 | 15:31 15:31Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 56 · S5 · ICE 1206 | On time 9:00 Katowice station | 9h10 | 18:10 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 134 · ICE 504 | Delayed 10:54 Katowice station | 10h30 | 19:33 19:33Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 134 · 18434 · 75826 · S5 | On time 10:54 Katowice station | 9h31 | 20:25 Hamburg Hbf | 4 changes | |
EC 58 · S5 · ICE 90 | Delayed 12:53 Katowice station | 9h17 | 20:16 20:16Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 3814 · EC 40 · 4368 · 4302 | 14:53 Katowice station | 15h39 | 6:32 Hamburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
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Trains from Katowice to Hamburg run on average 7 times per day, taking around 9h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £40 but you can travel from only £31 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 719 km distance in 8h 32m.
Distance 719 km |
Average train duration 9h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 8h 32m |
First train 0:15 |
Last train 23:45 |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 3 days |
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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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Hamburg Hbf -> Rathausmarkt, Hamburg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Katowice 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 Katowice to Hamburg trains use the Katowice to Hamburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Hamburg-Harburg. Use this guide to compare Katowice and Hamburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Katowice 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, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Tatiana, Restauracja Patio
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Katowice. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Katowice. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Katowice: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Katowice: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Katowice: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Vienna House Easy by Wyndham Katowice, Hotel Diament Plaza Katowice, Q Hotel Plus Katowice.
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-Bergedorf is 15 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Bergedorf 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: Casa Vecchia, Burger Lounge, Il mío, Olivo
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Bergedorf. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Bergedorf.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Bergedorf. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Bergedorf.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Bergedorf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Bergedorf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Bergedorf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Bergedorf.
Nearby hotels include Sachsentor, Hotel Hanseat.
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