- Must visit
Hamburger Kunsthalle
Major art museum with European painting, modern works and temporary exhibitions, all within walking distance of the main station.
Cheapest price on 21 Oct
£36
Average ticket price on 21 Oct
£78
Fastest journey on 21 Oct
3 h 27 m
Average journey duration on 21 Oct
3 h 27 m
Trains on 21 Oct
12
Distance
421 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Würzburg to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Würzburg to Hamburg will cost around £78 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.
On Wed 21 Oct, we found 12 trains from Würzburg to Hamburg, including 12 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 421 km distance in an average of 3 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 29 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 888
ICE 1080
ICE 686
ICE 880
ICE 788
ICE 882
ICE 880
ICE 788
ICE 786
ICE 886Trains from Würzburg to Hamburg run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:19, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 421 km distance in 3h 10m.
Distance 421 km |
Average train duration 3h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 3h 10m |
First train 0:19 |
Last train 23:52 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
The table below shows live departures for Würzburg to Hamburg trains for today, Tuesday 20 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 1080 | Delayed 23:16 1:17Würzburg Hbf | 5h25 | 5:06 5:06Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 788 | On time 14:30 Würzburg Hbf | 3h27 | 17:57 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 588 | On time 15:28 Würzburg Hbf | 3h29 | 18:57 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 786 | Delayed 16:30 Würzburg Hbf | 3h27 | 18:04 18:04Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 21 October | |||||
ICE 888 | On time 6:28 Würzburg Hbf | 3h29 | 9:57 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 686 | On time 7:28 Würzburg Hbf | 3h29 | 10:57 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 886 | On time 8:28 Würzburg Hbf | 3h29 | 11:57 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 684 | On time 9:28 Würzburg Hbf | 3h29 | 12:57 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 882 | On time 10:30 Würzburg Hbf | 3h27 | 13:57 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 682 | On time 11:28 Würzburg Hbf | 3h29 | 14:57 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 880 | On time 12:30 Würzburg Hbf | 3h27 | 15:57 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 680 | On time 13:28 Würzburg Hbf | 3h29 | 16:57 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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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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Most Würzburg to Hamburg trains use the Würzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Hamburg-Harburg. Use this guide to compare Würzburg and Hamburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Würzburg Hbf is 1 km from Würzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Würzburg 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: McDonald's, Anatolia Kebap Haus, Schönborn, Cafe am Dom
Wi-Fi is available at Würzburg Hbf. ATMs are available at Würzburg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Würzburg Hbf. Information desks are available at Würzburg Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Würzburg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Würzburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Würzburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Würzburg Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Schönleber, Hotel Amberger, Pension Siegel, Dorint Hotel Würzburg.
Würzburg Süd 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: Casa, Bei Peppino, Karthäuser
Wi-Fi is available at Würzburg Süd. ATMs are available at Würzburg Süd.
Ticket office support is available at Würzburg Süd. Information desks are available at Würzburg Süd.
Luggage storage is available at Würzburg Süd. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Würzburg Süd: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Würzburg Süd: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Würzburg Süd.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Amberger, Dorint Hotel Würzburg, Till Eulenspiegel, Franziskaner.
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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