The cheapest and fastest trains from Odense to Hamburg
Cheapest price
£72
Average price
£79
Fastest journey
3 h 37 m
Average duration
4 h 17 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
204 km
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 £79 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £72.
Of the 5 trains that leave Odense for Hamburg every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 204 km distance in an average of 4 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 44 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.
EC 393
IC 50137 · IC 55759 · RE 11175
IC 50145 · IC 55761 · RE 11179
IC 60129 · IC 55757 · RE 11171
EC 395
EC 395
EC 393
IC 50137 · IC 55759 · RE 11175
IC 60129 · IC 55757 · RE 11171
IC 50145 · IC 55761 · RE 11179Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Odense to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Odense to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £28.
Distance: 204 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£54 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Odense to Hamburg train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EC 393 | On time 08:23 Odense station | 3h38 | 12:01 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 60129 · IC 55757 · RE 11171 | On time 08:32 Odense station | 4h43 | 13:15 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
EC 395 | On time 10:23 Odense station | 3h37 | 14:00 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 50137 · IC 55759 · RE 11175 | On time 10:32 Odense station | 4h43 | 15:15 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 50145 · IC 55761 · RE 11179 | On time 12:32 Odense station | 4h44 | 17:16 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Odense to Hamburg
Distance 204 km |
Average train duration 4h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 3h 25m |
First train 00:06 |
Last train 23:56 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, SJ from Odense to Hamburg trainsDeutsche Bahn, SJ trains will get you between Odense and Hamburg from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
SJ
FAQs: Odense to Hamburg train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Odense and Hamburg
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at Østre Stationsvej.
- Restaurant Flammen
- Restaurant Under Lindetræet
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- DKK 5
- Hotel Plaza
- First Hotel Grand
- Radisson Blu H.C. Andersen Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for trains to Copenhagen, Aarhus, and regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and intercity connections
- Monday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Tuesday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Wednesday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Thursday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Friday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Saturday: 08:00 - 13:30
- Sunday: 09:00 - 14:30
- Café Bom Dia
- Hünkar
- Yoko Sushi Harburg
- Mathewes Grill
- Hotel Panorama
- Hotel Harburger Hof
- Hotel Jeta
- Hotel Süderelbe
- Manhattan Pizza-Service
- Mangold
- Domino's Pizza
- Farina
- Superbude Hotel, Hostel, Home
- McDonald's
- Subway
- Essino
- Schanzenbäcker
- Novum Hotel Belmondo Hamburg
- Mercure Hamburg City
- Eleazar Novum
- Terminus
- McDonald's
- St. Pauli
- Scoom
- McCafé
- Leonardo Inn Airport
- Monday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00
- Hunt Coffee
- Haerlin
- Gran Sasso
- Double Coffee
- Hotel Hanseatin
- Renaissance
- Hotel Preuß
- Hotel Amsterdam
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:30
- Sat - Sun: 08:00 - 20:15
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- The station has luggage lockers.
- Le Crobag
- Burger King
- Coffee Fellows
- Havin Grill
- KFC
- Mr. CLOU
- Starbucks
- dean&david
- SPAR Express
- Pommesfreunde
- & more
- Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station
- IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
- Park Hyatt Hamburg
- Located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
- Monday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00
- Ethio
- Trattoria Toscana
- Marta
- Pavillon
- Schanzenstern Bio-Restaurant
- Hotel Hamburg Altona
- Hotel Central
- Best Western Raphael Hotel Altona
- O Pescador
- Asia Quick
- Paulaner's
- Burger King
- Hotel Stella Maris
- Empire Riverside Hotel
- Hotel St. Joseph
- Auto-Parkhotel
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Kirchenallee and Steintorwall.
- Block House
- Schweinske
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Europäischer Hof Hamburg
- Reichshof Hamburg, Curio Collection by Hilton
- IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Sixt
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for S-Bahn and regional trains
- Hall 2: platforms 7-14 for long-distance trains
- Hall 3: U-Bahn connections
- U-Bahn: Line U1, Line U2, Line U3
- S-Bahn: Line S1, Line S2, Line S3
- Bus: Several lines available
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