Roskilde to Hamburg train with Deutsche Bahn (IC,ICE,EC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Roskilde to Hamburg

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 12 Sept

Cheapest price on 12 Sept

£29

Average ticket price on 12 Sept

£42

Fastest journey on 12 Sept

4 h 44 m

Average journey duration on 12 Sept

6 h 10 m

Trains on 12 Sept

5

Distance

265 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Roskilde to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Roskilde to Hamburg will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.

Fast trains

On Sat 12 Sept, we found 5 trains from Roskilde to Hamburg, including 5 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 265 km distance in an average of 6 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 44 m .

The slowest trains will take 7 h 20 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.

  • Deutsche Bahn
    8:244h44
    Roskilde
    13:08Hamburg
    £291One-way
    0 changes
  • Deutsche Bahn
    7:145h58
    Roskilde
    13:12Hamburg
    £311One-way
    0 changes
  • Deutsche Bahn
    9:146h18
    Roskilde
    15:32Hamburg
    £341One-way
    0 changes
  • Deutsche Bahn
    12:506h32
    Roskilde
    19:22Hamburg
    £471One-way
    0 changes
  • Deutsche Bahn
    7:027h20
    Roskilde
    14:22Hamburg
    £671One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, flight and ferry for Roskilde to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Roskilde to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £44, while a flight costs an average of £172.

Distance: 265 km

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Driving

£44

Average Price

Cheapest

£172

Average Price

£45

Average Price

£74

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 20m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 50m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

7h 12m

Average total duration

5h 12m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

9h 42m

Average total duration

8h 42m

Onboard

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1h 0m

Additional time*

5h 2m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

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Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Roskilde to Hamburg is a train with an average price of £44.

This is compared to other travel options from Roskilde to Hamburg:

A train is £1 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Roskilde to Hamburg costing on average £45.

A train is £129 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Roskilde to Hamburg costing on average £172.

The fastest way to travel from Roskilde to Hamburg is by train with an average journey time of 4h 50m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 12m.

Coach takes on average 5h 18m.

Ferry takes on average 8h 42m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Roskilde and Hamburg including taking a train, flight and ferry.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 12m faster (4h 50m by train vs 5h 2m by car) and roughly £30 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£44 vs £74). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Roskilde to Hamburg train times

The table below shows live departures for Roskilde to Hamburg trains for today, Friday 11 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Deutsche BahnIC 50121 · IC 5755 · 111676:14 Roskilde station
6h08
12:22 Hamburg Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnR 52221 · RJ 383
On time
6:21 Trekroner st
4h27
10:48 Hamburg Altona
1 change
Deutsche BahnR 52221 · RJ 383
On time
6:26 Roskilde station
4h22
10:48 Hamburg Altona
1 change
Deutsche BahnR 54529 · IC 50129 · IC 5757 · 111718:05 Trekroner st
6h16
14:21 Hamburg Hbf3 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 50129 · IC 5757 · 111718:14 Roskilde station
6h07
14:21 Hamburg Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnR 52229 · ECE 393
On time
8:21 Trekroner st
4h47
13:08 Hamburg Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnR 52229 · ECE 393
On time
8:26 Roskilde station
4h42
13:08 Hamburg Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnR 54537 · IC 50137 · IC 5759 · 1117510:05 Trekroner st
6h17
16:22 Hamburg Hbf3 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 50137 · IC 5759 · 1117510:14 Roskilde station
6h08
16:22 Hamburg Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnR 52237 · RJ 385
On time
10:21 Trekroner st
4h27
14:48 Hamburg Altona
1 change
Deutsche BahnR 52237 · RJ 385
On time
10:26 Roskilde station
4h22
14:48 Hamburg Altona
1 change
Deutsche BahnR 54545 · IC 50145 · IC 5761 · 1117912:05 Trekroner st
6h17
18:22 Hamburg Hbf3 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 50145 · IC 5761 · 1117912:14 Roskilde station
6h08
18:22 Hamburg Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnR 52245 · ECE 395
On time
12:21 Trekroner st
4h52
17:13 Hamburg Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnR 52245 · ECE 395
On time
12:26 Roskilde station
4h47
17:13 Hamburg Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnR 54553 · IC 50153 · IC 5763 · 1118314:05 Trekroner st
6h17
20:22 Hamburg Hbf3 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 50153 · IC 5763 · 1118314:14 Roskilde station
6h08
20:22 Hamburg Hbf2 changes
Deutsche BahnR 52253 · ECE 397
On time
14:21 Trekroner st
4h40
19:01 Hamburg Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnR 52253 · ECE 397
On time
14:26 Roskilde station
4h35
19:01 Hamburg Hbf
1 change
Deutsche BahnR 50255 · IC 855 · R 5073 · 1103514:40 Trekroner st
6h47
21:27 Hamburg Altona4 changes
Deutsche BahnR 50255 · IC 855 · R 5073 · 1103514:45 Roskilde station
6h42
21:27 Hamburg Altona4 changes
Deutsche BahnR 54569 · IC 50169 · IC 5767 · 1119118:05 Trekroner st
6h16
0:21 Hamburg Hbf4 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 50169 · IC 5767 · 11191 · 1129118:14 Roskilde station
6h07
0:21 Hamburg Hbf3 changes
Deutsche BahnR 52269 · ECE 1199 · IC 5767 · 1119118:21 Trekroner st
6h00
0:21 Hamburg Hbf4 changes
Deutsche BahnR 52269 · ECE 1199 · IC 5767 · 1119118:26 Roskilde station
5h55
0:21 Hamburg Hbf4 changes
Deutsche BahnR 50271 · IC 871 · Bus 1199118:40 Trekroner st
5h50
0:30 Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/ZOB2 changes
Deutsche BahnR 50271 · IC 871 · Bus 1199118:45 Roskilde station
5h45
0:30 Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/ZOB2 changes

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Roskilde to Hamburg

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Trains from Roskilde to Hamburg run on average 11 times per day, taking around 4h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 265 km distance in 4h 22m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
265 km
Average train duration
4h 50m
Cheapest ticket price
£27
Trains per day
11
Fastest train
4h 22m
First train
0:03
Last train
23:56
Cheapest Month
Jun
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Thu
Best time to book
1 day
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Danish Railways (DSB) from Roskilde to Hamburg trainsDeutsche Bahn, Danish Railways (DSB) trains will get you between Roskilde and Hamburg from £27. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Duration
4h 22m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
£27
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
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.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
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.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
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.
Quiet zone

What's included in each class

Compare Deutsche Bahn classes and the amenities included in each one.

1st Class
  • Power plugs
  • Wide seats
  • Extra legroom
  • Quiet zone
  • WC
2nd Class
  • Power plugs
  • WC

Danish Railways (DSB)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Danish Railways (DSB) Duration
4h 40m
Cheapest Danish Railways (DSB) Price
£66
Danish Railways (DSB) frequency
3 a day

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Things to do in Hamburg

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  • Must visit

Hamburger Kunsthalle

Major art museum with European painting, modern works and temporary exhibitions, all within walking distance of the main station.

  • Recommended

Deichtorhallen Hamburg

Striking contemporary art gallery in the HafenCity area, showing rotating exhibitions in a modern waterside building.

  • Recommended

Internationales Maritimes Museum Hamburg

Interactive maritime museum in a historic warehouse, covering ship models, navigation, naval history and global sea trade.

Euro (€)

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.

Average meal costs

Budget
€8-15 for fast food or simple lunch.
Mid-range
€18-35 per person for a meal.
Fine dining
€70+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee
€3-4.50 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Tipping is customary but modest: round up or add 5-10% in restaurants, round up for taxis, and leave small change in cafés.

FAQs: Roskilde to Hamburg train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Roskilde 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.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Roskilde to Hamburg can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £27, while the average price tends to be around £44.
The train journey from Roskilde to Hamburg covers a distance of 265 km and takes approximately 4h 22m. Trains run 11 per day.
The train distance from Roskilde to Hamburg is 265 km.
The first train from Roskilde to Hamburg leaves at 0:03.
The last train from Roskilde to Hamburg departs at 23:56.
Trains from Roskilde to Hamburg run approximately 11 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Roskilde to Hamburg.
To get from Roskilde to Hamburg, you can choose from several travel options including train, flight and ferry.
There is no night train service from Roskilde to Hamburg.
The train station in Roskilde that goes to Hamburg is Roskilde station, and it arrives at Hamburg Hbf.
The cheapest way to get from Roskilde to Hamburg is by train, costing approximately £27.
Booking trains from Roskilde to Hamburg in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Roskilde to Hamburg offers a scenic experience, featuring picturesque Danish countryside, charming coastal views, and glimpses of the beautiful Fehmarn Belt.
A day trip from Roskilde to Hamburg is not feasible as the journey time is 4h 22m. However, there are 8 train journeys available per day.
In Hamburg, visitors can explore the vibrant nightlife of the Reeperbahn, take a scenic boat tour of the Port of Hamburg, and visit the lively Hamburg Fish Market. Discover the city's rich maritime history at the International Maritime Museum, enjoy a leisurely stroll along the Alster Lakes, and visit top sights such as Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie, and Speicherstadt. St. Michael's Church offers sweeping views, while Planten un Blomen provides themed gardens and recreational activities.
A visit of three to four days is generally recommended to explore the main attractions in Hamburg, including the Miniatur Wunderland, the Elbphilharmonie, and the Port of Hamburg.
Yes, you can take the train from Roskilde to Hamburg.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Roskilde and Hamburg

Most Roskilde to Hamburg trains use the Roskilde St. to Hamburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Hamburg-Altona. Use this guide to compare Roskilde and Hamburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Roskilde
Arrival train stations in Hamburg

Which Roskilde station do trains to Hamburg leave from?

Trains from Roskilde to Hamburg leave from Roskilde St.. The station is 1 km from Roskilde city centre at Jernbanegade 1, 4000 Roskilde, Denmark.
Roskilde St.Jernbanegade 1, 4000 Roskilde, Denmark+45 70 13 14 15WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to Roskilde St. from Roskilde city centre

Bus202A · 16m · £3 · every ~7 min

Roskilde St. train station facilities and services

Roskilde St. has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food options include: Restaurant Flammen Roskilde, Restaurant Upstairs

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Roskilde St.. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Roskilde St.: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Roskilde St.: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Roskilde St.: Ramps, restrooms.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Zleep Hotel Roskilde, Scandic Roskilde Park, Comwell Roskilde.

Trekroner st4000 Roskilde, DenmarkWifiDiningAccessibilityBike Parking
City-centre transport

Getting to Trekroner st from Roskilde city centre

Trekroner st is 3 km from Roskilde city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainRe · 2m · £0.90 · every ~10 min
Bus209, 201A · 18m · £3 · every ~8 min

Trekroner st train station facilities and services

Trekroner st has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Dining, Accessibility and Bike Parking.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Trekroner st.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Trekroner st.

Bike and car services

Available at Trekroner st: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Trekroner st.

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