- 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 17 Sept
£45
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£86
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
9 h 59 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
10 h 31 m
Trains on 17 Sept
10
Distance
785 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kraków to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kraków to Hamburg will cost around £86 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £45.
To travel from Kraków to Hamburg you need to make at least 2 changes.
IC 132 · ICE 508
TLK 35171 · EC 248 · S7 · ICE 602
EC 54 · S5 · ICE 802
IC 3816 · IC 2178 · 18517 · ICE 800
IC 132 · EC 230 · S5 · RJ 382
EC 54 · S5 · ICE 802
EC 56 · S5 · ICE 1206
IC 132 · EC 230 · S5 · RJ 382
IC 134 · 18434 · 75826 · S5
EIP 3506 · EC 44 · S5 · ICE 504Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £52 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £52, while a flight costs an average of £184.
Distance: 785 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£52 Average Price Cheapest | £56 Average Price | £184 Average Price | £127 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 35m Average total duration 11h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 52m Average total duration 12h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 2.4 - 4.7kg 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 Kraków to Hamburg:
A train is £4 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Kraków to Hamburg costing on average £56.
A train is £132 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Hamburg costing on average £184.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 5m.
Coach takes on average 12h 22m.
Tickets start at around £52 compared to roughly £127 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £75. The journey takes 11h 5m versus 8h 41m 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 Kraków 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 4:11 Kraków Główny | 9h59 | 14:10 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 3816 · IC 2178 · 18517 · ICE 800 | 4:41 Kraków Główny | 11h29 | 16:10 Hamburg Hbf | 5 changes | |
IC 132 · EC 230 · S5 · RJ 382 | On time 5:57 Kraków Główny | 10h27 | 16:24 Hamburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 132 · ICE 508 | Delayed 5:57 Kraków Główny | 11h27 | 15:31 15:31Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 56 · S5 · ICE 1206 | On time 8:01 Kraków Główny | 10h09 | 18:10 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
EIP 3508 · EC 46 · ICE 935 · ICE 506 | Delayed 8:02 Kraków Główny | 11h23 | 17:32 17:32Hamburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 134 · 18434 · 75826 · S5 | On time 9:45 Kraków Główny | 10h40 | 20:25 Hamburg Hbf | 4 changes | |
IC 134 · ICE 504 | Delayed 9:45 Kraków Główny | 11h39 | 19:33 19:33Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
EIP 3506 · EC 44 · S5 · ICE 504 | Delayed 10:02 Kraków Główny | 11h22 | 19:33 19:33Hamburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
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Trains from Kraków to Hamburg run on average 10 times per day, taking around 11h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £35 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 785 km distance in 10h 4m.
Distance 785 km |
Average train duration 11h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 10h 4m |
First train 0:05 |
Last train 23:50 |
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Best time to book 35 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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kraków 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 Kraków to Hamburg trains use the Kraków Główny to Hamburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Hamburg-Harburg. Use this guide to compare Kraków and Hamburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Kraków Główny is 1 km from Kraków city centre. Public transport options include:
Kraków Główny has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restauracja Browar Lubicz, Bistro Bene by Tomasz Leśniak
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Kraków Główny. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Kraków Główny. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kraków Główny: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Kraków Główny: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kraków Główny: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Krakow Stare Miasto, PURO Kraków Stare Miasto, Vienna House Andel's Cracow.
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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