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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.
Cheapest price
£117
Average price
£135
Fastest journey
5 h 57 m
Average duration
5 h 58 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
480 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Poznan to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Poznan to Hamburg will cost around £135 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £117.
To travel from Poznan to Hamburg you need to make at least 2 changes.
EC 46 · ICE 935 · ICE 506
EC 230 · S5 · ICE 2592
EC 44 · ICE 937 · ICE 504
EC 48 · ICE 933 · ICE 508
EC 44 · ICE 937 · ICE 504
EC 48 · ICE 933 · ICE 508
EC 46 · ICE 935 · ICE 506
EC 230 · S5 · ICE 2592Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Poznan to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a flight costs an average of £111.
Distance: 480 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£77 Average Price | £42 Average Price Cheapest | £196 Average Price |
5h 57m Average total duration 5h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 34m Average total duration 8h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions |
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The table below shows live departures for Poznan to Hamburg trains for today, Thursday 27 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 38172 · R 80385 · 5158 · S5 | On time 5:31 Poznań Główny | 7h13 | 12:44 Hamburg Hbf | 4 changes | |
EC 248 · ICE 839 · ICE 602 | On time 7:27 Poznań Główny | 5h57 | 13:24 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
EC 230 · S5 · ICE 2592 | On time 10:27 Poznań Główny | 5h59 | 16:26 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
EC 48 · ICE 933 · ICE 508 | On time 11:27 Poznań Główny | 5h57 | 17:24 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
EC 46 · ICE 935 · ICE 506 | On time 13:27 Poznań Główny | 5h58 | 19:25 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
EC 44 · ICE 937 · ICE 504 | On time 15:27 Poznań Główny | 5h57 | 21:24 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
EC 40 · 4368 · 4302 | On time 19:27 Poznań Główny | 11h05 | 6:32 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
TLK 38106 · R 80411 · 5186 · S3 | On time 19:36 Poznań Główny | 11h49 | 7:25 Hamburg Hbf | 4 changes | |
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Trains from Poznan to Hamburg run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £35 but you can travel from only £25 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:36. The fastest train covers the 480 km distance in 5h 35m.
Distance 480 km |
Average train duration 5h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 5h 35m |
First train 0:10 |
Last train 23:36 |
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Best time to book 28 days |
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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 Poznan 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 Poznan to Hamburg trains use the Poznan Główny to Hamburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Hamburg-Altona. Use this guide to compare Poznan and Hamburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Poznan Główny is 1 km from Poznan city centre. Public transport options include:
Poznan Główny 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: Restauracja Bazar 1838, Manekin Poznań
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Poznan Główny. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Poznan Główny. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Poznan Główny: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Poznan Główny: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Poznan Główny: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Poznan Hotel, Hotel Mercure Poznan Centrum, IBB Andersia Hotel.
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-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.
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