1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£49
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£49
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
3 h 23 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
3 h 23 m
Trains on 18 Sept
5
Distance
259 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf will cost around £49 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £49.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 5 trains from Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf, including 5 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 259 km distance in an average of 3 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 23 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 24 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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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £77 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 39m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £77, while a flight costs an average of £414.
Distance: 259 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£77 Average Price Cheapest | £414 Average Price | £42 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration 2h 13m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf:
A train is £337 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf costing on average £414.
Other travel options to Hamburg Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 9m.
You'll arrive about 22m sooner (3h 9m by train vs 3h 31m by car). Tickets start at around £77 compared to roughly £42 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 604 | Delayed 6:57 8:48Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf | 2h36 | 9:31 9:31Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
3346 · RJ 384 | On time 8:52 Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf | 3h32 | 12:24 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 602 | Delayed 8:57 10:48Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf | 2h36 | 11:31 11:31Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 600 | Delayed 10:57 12:48Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf | 2h36 | 13:31 13:31Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
3350 · RJ 382 | On time 12:52 Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf | 3h32 | 16:24 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change |
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Trains from Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £68 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:52, the last at 06:52. The fastest train covers the 259 km distance in 2h 36m.
Distance 259 km |
Average train duration 3h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £68 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 2h 36m |
First train 6:52 |
Last train 6:52 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf 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 Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf trains use the Lutherstadt Wittenberg to Hamburg Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf and Hamburg Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Lutherstadt Wittenberg is 2 km from Lutherstadt Wittenberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Lutherstadt Wittenberg 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: MGH-Mehrgenerationenhaus, Haus des Handwerks, El Toro, King Döner & Pizzeria
Wi-Fi is available at Lutherstadt Wittenberg. ATMs are available at Lutherstadt Wittenberg.
Ticket office support is available at Lutherstadt Wittenberg. Information desks are available at Lutherstadt Wittenberg.
Luggage storage is available at Lutherstadt Wittenberg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lutherstadt Wittenberg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lutherstadt Wittenberg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lutherstadt Wittenberg.
Nearby hotels include Best Western Stadtpalais Wittenberg, Luther-Hotel Wittenberg, Hotel ACRON, Gasthaus Central.
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.