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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Stuttgart Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
Cheapest price on 03 Sept
£45
Average ticket price on 03 Sept
£112
Fastest journey on 03 Sept
5 h 7 m
Average journey duration on 03 Sept
5 h 7 m
Trains on 03 Sept
30
Distance
533 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart Hbf to Hamburg Hbf will cost around £112 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £45.
On Thu 03 Sept, we found 30 trains from Stuttgart Hbf to Hamburg Hbf, including 14 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 533 km distance in an average of 5 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 7 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.
ICE 693 · ICE 108021:179h25Stuttgart Hbf6:42Hamburg Hbf£451One-way1 change- ICE 510 · ICE 92021:499h01Stuttgart Hbf6:50Hamburg Hbf£511One-way1 change
- ICE 6165:496h26Stuttgart Hbf12:15Hamburg Hbf£591One-way0 changes
- 19686 · IC 6047023:138h40Stuttgart Hbf7:53Hamburg Hbf£611One-way1 change
- 19686 · IC 60470+
8286023:138h28Stuttgart Hbf7:41Hamburg Hbf£681One-way2 changes
- ICE 7729:225h07Stuttgart Hbf14:29Hamburg Hbf£1351One-way0 changes
- ICE 7747:225h07Stuttgart Hbf12:29Hamburg Hbf£1211One-way0 changes
- ICE 77011:225h07Stuttgart Hbf16:29Hamburg Hbf£1211One-way0 changes
- ICE 57813:225h07Stuttgart Hbf18:29Hamburg Hbf£1211One-way0 changes
- ICE 57615:225h07Stuttgart Hbf20:29Hamburg Hbf£1041One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Stuttgart Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart Hbf to Hamburg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £33 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 29m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £33, while a flight costs an average of £150.
Distance: 533 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£84 Average Price | £33 Average Price Cheapest | £150 Average Price | £20 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 55m Average total duration 8h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 28m Average total duration 7h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Stuttgart Hbf to Hamburg Hbf:
A coach is £51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart Hbf to Hamburg Hbf costing on average £84.
A coach is £117 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart Hbf to Hamburg Hbf costing on average £150.
Other travel options to Hamburg Hbf take longer:
Coach takes on average 7h 58m.
Train takes on average 8h 25m.
Tickets start at around £84 compared to roughly £20 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-64.58. The journey takes 8h 25m versus 6h 7m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Stuttgart Hbf to Hamburg Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Stuttgart Hbf to Hamburg Hbf trains for today, Wednesday 2 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 698 · ICE 778 | Delayed 22:53 0:53Stuttgart Hbf | 7h37 | 6:47 6:47Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 578 | Delayed 13:22 Stuttgart Hbf | 5h07 | 16:32 16:32Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 518 | On time 13:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 6h26 | 20:15 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 518 · ICE 72 | On time 13:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 5h40 | 19:29 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 576 | On time 15:22 Stuttgart Hbf | 5h07 | 20:29 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 516 · ECE 4 | On time 15:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 5h40 | 21:29 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 516 | On time 15:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 6h26 | 22:15 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 1092 · ICE 1070 | On time 16:04 Stuttgart Hbf | 5h33 | 21:37 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 574 | On time 17:22 Stuttgart Hbf | 5h07 | 22:29 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 514 · ICE 70 | On time 17:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 5h40 | 23:29 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 514 | On time 17:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 6h26 | 0:15 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 572 | On time 19:22 Stuttgart Hbf | 5h08 | 0:30 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 512 · ICE 274 · 82848+81604 | On time 19:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 9h31 | 5:20 Hamburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
| ICE 590 · ICE 920 | On time 20:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 10h01 | 6:50 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 510 · 10455 · ICE 920 | On time 21:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 9h01 | 6:50 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 510 · ICE 2972 · 4400+82008 | On time 21:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 8h56 | 6:45 Hamburg Hbf | 4 changes | |
| ICE 990 · IC 60409 · ICE 1080 | On time 22:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 8h14 | 7:03 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| 19686 · IC 60470+82860 | 23:13 Stuttgart Hbf | 8h28 | 7:41 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| Thursday 3 September | |||||
| ICE 618 · ICE 78 | On time 2:42 Stuttgart Hbf | 6h47 | 9:29 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 776 | On time 5:02 Stuttgart Hbf | 5h27 | 10:29 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 616 · ICE 76 | On time 5:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 5h40 | 11:29 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 616 | On time 5:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 6h26 | 12:15 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 774 | On time 7:22 Stuttgart Hbf | 5h07 | 12:29 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 614 · ECE 8 | On time 7:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 5h40 | 13:29 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 614 | On time 7:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 6h26 | 14:15 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 692 · ICE 992 · ICE 772 | On time 8:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 5h40 | 14:29 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 772 | On time 9:22 Stuttgart Hbf | 5h07 | 14:29 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 612 · ICE 74 | On time 9:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 5h40 | 15:29 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 612 | On time 9:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 6h26 | 16:15 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 770 | On time 11:22 Stuttgart Hbf | 5h07 | 16:29 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 610 | On time 11:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 6h26 | 18:15 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 610 · ICE 6 | On time 11:49 Stuttgart Hbf | 5h40 | 17:29 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stuttgart Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
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Trains from Stuttgart Hbf to Hamburg Hbf run on average 8 times per day, taking around 8h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:49, the last at 22:54. The fastest train covers the 533 km distance in 5h 6m.
Distance 533 km |
Average train duration 8h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 5h 6m |
First train 3:49 |
Last train 22:54 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain from Stuttgart Hbf to Hamburg Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain trains will get you between Stuttgart Hbf and Hamburg Hbf from £19. 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.
FlixTrain
FAQs: Stuttgart Hbf to Hamburg Hbf train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stuttgart 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Stuttgart Hbf and Hamburg Hbf
Most Stuttgart Hbf to Hamburg Hbf trains use the Stuttgart Hbf to Hamburg Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Stuttgart Hbf and Hamburg Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Stuttgart Hbf from Stuttgart city centre
Stuttgart Hbf train station facilities and services
Stuttgart 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 and drink
Food options include: backWERK, Ditsch, Kamps Backstube, Le Crobag, Dunkin' Donuts, min min, Starbucks, Yorma's
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Stuttgart Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Stuttgart Hbf. Information desks are located on the south side of the station near Platform 1.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the north entrance. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Stuttgart Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Stuttgart Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Stuttgart Hbf: Escalators and elevators. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include ARCOTEL Camino Stuttgart, Mirage City Hotel Stuttgart Zentrum Hbf, Hotel Motel One Stuttgart-Mitte.
Getting to Hamburg Hbf from Hamburg city centre
Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Hbf train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Le Crobag, Burger King, Coffee Fellows, Havin Grill, KFC, Mr. CLOU, Starbucks, dean&david, SPAR Express, Pommesfreunde, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hamburg Hbf.
Tickets and information
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 and lost property
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Park Hyatt Hamburg.
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