How much is the train ticket from Düsseldorf to Hamburg?

The cheapest train tickets from Düsseldorf to Hamburg start from R 196. The average price for this train route is around R 629. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Düsseldorf to Hamburg?

The average train journey time from Düsseldorf to Hamburg is 3h 42m, covering a distance of 333 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3h 16m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE .

Which train operators serve the Düsseldorf to Hamburg route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 10 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE , FlixTrain , Deutsche Bahn , Deutsche Bahn EuroCity , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Düsseldorf to Hamburg?

The earliest train from Düsseldorf to Hamburg departs at 06:34. And the latest train departs at 23:51.

Which is the best train operator from Düsseldorf to Hamburg?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity , with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Düsseldorf to Hamburg?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn EuroCity has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Düsseldorf to Hamburg?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Düsseldorf to Hamburg?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Düsseldorf to Hamburg from R 218 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Düsseldorf to Hamburg on 31 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:39	Hbf	11h 16m	23:55	HAM Airport	Cheapest
	12:53	Duesseldorf Central	3h 58m	16:51	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
	06:37	Duesseldorf Central	4h 20m	10:57	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	07:38	Duesseldorf Central	4h 8m	11:46	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	06:37	Duesseldorf Central	4h 20m	10:57	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Düsseldorf to Hamburg on 1 February
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	20:55	Duesseldorf Central	6h 11m	03:06	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	12:30	Duesseldorf Central	3h 19m	15:49	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:38	Hbf	7h 17m	23:55	HAM Airport	No tags
	11:31	Hbf	3h 37m	15:08	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	06:37	Duesseldorf Central	4h 20m	10:57	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Düsseldorf to Hamburg on 3 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:39	Hbf	7h 55m	16:34	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
12:30	Duesseldorf Central	3h 19m	15:49	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
06:37	Duesseldorf Central	4h 20m	10:57	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
07:38	Duesseldorf Central	4h 8m	11:46	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
06:37	Duesseldorf Central	4h 20m	10:57	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Düsseldorf to Hamburg on 5 February
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	09:31	Hbf	3h 36m	13:07	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	12:30	Duesseldorf Central	3h 19m	15:49	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:38	Hbf	7h 17m	23:55	HAM Airport	No tags
	09:31	Hbf	3h 24m	12:55	Harburg	No tags
	06:37	Duesseldorf Central	4h 20m	10:57	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 8:25 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Düsseldorf to Hamburg

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Hamburg. The journey takes about 4 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 294, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10carpool per day

4h 10mAverage duration

339 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 247 - R 2 740	Average duration7h 10m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 196 - R 2 089	Average duration3h 42m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 294 - R 968	Average duration4h 10m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Düsseldorf and Hamburg?

Düsseldorf

A
Hbf
Konrad-Adenauer-Platz 14, 40210 Düsseldorf, Germany
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B
ZOB am Hbf
Fernbusbahnhof/Hbf Worringer Str. 140, 40210 Düsseldorf, Germany
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C
Duesseldorf Airport
Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal, 40474 Düsseldorf, Germany

Hamburg

A
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Bahnsteig Gleis 7 + 8, 20099 Hamburg, Germany
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B
Harburg
Hörstener Str. 1, 21079 Hamburg, Germany
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C
Hamburg Airport
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D
Hamburg Altona
Bahnhof Altona, Scheel-Plessen-Straße 17, 22765 Hamburg, Germany

Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.5/513 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

FlixTrain

3/522 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.2

WiFi1.8

Deutsche Bahn

4/58 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi3.2

Deutsche Bahn EuroCity

5/51 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

FlixBus

3.5/512 164 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

DE train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, Deutsche Bahn ICE, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Düsseldorf to Hamburg by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Düsseldorf to Hamburg?
The cheapest train tickets from Düsseldorf to Hamburg start from R 196. The average price for this train route is around R 629. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Düsseldorf to Hamburg?
The average train journey time from Düsseldorf to Hamburg is 3h 42m, covering a distance of 333 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3h 16m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Düsseldorf to Hamburg route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 10 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Düsseldorf to Hamburg?
The earliest train from Düsseldorf to Hamburg departs at 06:34. And the latest train departs at 23:51.
Which is the best train operator from Düsseldorf to Hamburg?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Düsseldorf to Hamburg?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn EuroCity has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Düsseldorf to Hamburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Düsseldorf to Hamburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

28/01

R 1 123

29/01

R 515

Today

R 1 005

31/01

R 1 208

01/02

R 888

02/02

R 411

03/02

R 575

04/02

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The cheapest trip from Düsseldorf to Hamburg was searched and found on 02 Feb 2026 with a price of R 411

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Düsseldorf to Hamburg as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 411 to R 2 642 for a train ticket from Düsseldorf to Hamburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 411, which is on 2026-02-02.

Usually Deutsche Bahn ICE will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.