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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 Odense to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Odense to Hamburg will cost around £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 26 trains from Odense to Hamburg, including 5 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 204 km distance in an average of 3 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 37 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.
IC 50169 · IC 5767 · Bus RE 7X · 11293
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R 2860 · IC 50169 · IC 5767 · Bus RE 7X
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R 2836 · IC 50145 · IC 5761 · 11179
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RJ 385
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Trains from Odense to Hamburg run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 204 km distance in 3h 7m.
Distance 204 km |
Average train duration 3h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 3h 7m |
First train 0:06 |
Last train 23:56 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
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 Odense to Hamburg.
The table below shows live departures for Odense to Hamburg trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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IC 835 · R 5045+ 5707+ 11025 | 11:09 Odense station | 5h13 | 16:22 Hamburg Altona | 3 changes | |
RJ 385 | Delayed 10:40 11:36Odense station | 3h12 | 13:52 13:52Hamburg Altona | 0 changesdirect | |
R 2836 · ECE 395 | On time 13:01 Odense sygehus st | 4h12 | 17:13 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 843 · R 5057+ 5709+ 11029 | 13:09 Odense station | 5h13 | 18:22 Hamburg Altona | 3 changes | |
ECE 395 | On time 13:36 Odense station | 3h37 | 17:13 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
R 2844 · ECE 397 | On time 15:01 Odense sygehus st | 4h00 | 19:01 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 851 · R 5069+ 5711+ 11033 | 15:09 Odense station | 5h13 | 20:22 Hamburg Altona | 3 changes | |
ECE 397 | On time 15:36 Odense station | 3h25 | 19:01 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
R 2852 · IC 50161 · IC 5765 · Bus 79115 | 17:01 Odense sygehus st | 6h16 | 23:17 Hamburg Altona | 4 changes | |
IC 859 · R 5077+ 5713+ 11037 | 17:09 Odense station | 5h13 | 22:22 Hamburg Altona | 3 changes | |
IC 50161 · IC 5765 · Bus 79115 · 11689 | 17:31 Odense station | 5h46 | 23:17 Hamburg Altona | 3 changes | |
R 2860 · IC 50169 · IC 5767 · Bus 79117 | 19:01 Odense sygehus st | 6h23 | 1:24 Hamburg Hbf | 6 changes | |
IC 50169 · IC 5767 · Bus 79117 · 11541 | 19:31 Odense station | 5h53 | 1:24 Hamburg Hbf | 5 changes | |
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R 4678 · IC 50101 · IC 5751 · 11159 | 0:41 Odense sygehus st | 7h41 | 8:22 Hamburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 50101 · IC 5751 · 11159 | 2:22 Odense station | 6h00 | 8:22 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 70113 · IC 5753 · 11163 | 5:25 Odense station | 4h56 | 10:21 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
R 2806 · IC 50121 · IC 5755 · 11167 | 7:01 Odense sygehus st | 5h21 | 12:22 Hamburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
R 2806 · RJ 383 | On time 7:01 Odense sygehus st | 3h47 | 10:48 Hamburg Altona | 1 change | |
IC 50121 · IC 5755 · 11167 | 7:31 Odense station | 4h51 | 12:22 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJ 383 | On time 7:36 Odense station | 3h12 | 10:48 Hamburg Altona | 0 changesdirect | |
R 2818 · ECE 393 | On time 9:01 Odense sygehus st | 4h07 | 13:08 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
R 2818 · IC 50129 · IC 5757 · 11171 | 9:01 Odense sygehus st | 5h21 | 14:22 Hamburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 50129 · IC 5757 · 11171 | 9:31 Odense station | 4h51 | 14:22 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
ECE 393 | On time 9:36 Odense station | 3h32 | 13:08 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
R 4622 · IC 835 · IC 5759 · 11175 | 10:41 Odense sygehus st | 5h41 | 16:22 Hamburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
R 4622 · RJ 385 | On time 10:41 Odense sygehus st | 4h07 | 14:48 Hamburg Altona | 1 change | |
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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 Odense 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 Odense to Hamburg trains use the Odense to Hamburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Hamburg-Altona. Use this guide to compare Odense and Hamburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Odense 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 Flammen, Restaurant Under Lindetræet
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Odense. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Odense. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Odense: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Odense: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Odense: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Plaza, First Hotel Grand, Radisson Blu H.C. Andersen Hotel.
Odense sygehus st is 2 km from Odense city centre. Public transport options include:
Odense sygehus st has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Odense sygehus st.
ATMs are available at Odense sygehus st.
Available at Odense sygehus st: Taxis, WC.
Available at Odense sygehus st: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Odense sygehus st.
Odense, Kottesgade / Byens Bro (togbus) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several restaurants at the station.
Free WiFi available at the station. ATMs are aTM machines available at the station.
Ticket office support is available at Odense, Kottesgade / Byens Bro (togbus).
Available at Odense, Kottesgade / Byens Bro (togbus): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Odense, Kottesgade / Byens Bro (togbus): Station is wheelchair accessible.
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 Airport is 6 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Airport 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: McDonald's, St. Pauli, Scoom, McCafé
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg Airport. ATMs are available at Hamburg Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Airport. Information desks are available at Hamburg Airport.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg Airport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Airport: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Airport.
Nearby hotels include Leonardo Inn Airport.
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