How much is the train ticket from Düsseldorf to Hamburg?

The cheapest train tickets from Düsseldorf to Hamburg start at $22. The average price for this train route is around $78. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Düsseldorf to Hamburg?

The average train trip from Düsseldorf to Hamburg takes 3h 48m and covers 339 km. The quickest train gets you there in 3h 10m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE .

Which train operators serve the Düsseldorf to Hamburg route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 31 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE , Deutsche Bahn , FlixTrain , 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 6:00am. The latest train departs at 11:37pm.

What 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 best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the best on-time performance 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 $18 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Düsseldorf to Hamburg on December 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:26am	Hbf	3h 42m	11:08am	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	6:41am	Duesseldorf Central	3h 10m	9:51am	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:38pm	Hbf	7h 17m	11:55pm	HAM Airport	No tags
	3:27pm	Hbf	3h 40m	7:07pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	6:04am	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	3h 47m	9:51am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Düsseldorf to Hamburg on December 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	3:27pm	Hbf	3h 40m	7:07pm	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	6:41am	Duesseldorf Central	3h 10m	9:51am	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:38pm	Hbf	7h 17m	11:55pm	HAM Airport	No tags
	7:26am	Hbf	3h 42m	11:08am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	6:24am	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	4h 10m	10:34am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Düsseldorf to Hamburg on December 14
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:26am	Hbf	3h 42m	3:08pm	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	1:00pm	Duesseldorf Central	3h 11m	4:11pm	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:38pm	Hbf	7h 17m	11:55pm	HAM Airport	No tags
	5:26pm	Hbf	3h 42m	9:08pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	6:57am	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	4h	10:57am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Düsseldorf to Hamburg on December 15
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:27am	Hbf	3h 40m	1:07pm	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	1:00pm	Duesseldorf Central	3h 11m	4:11pm	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:38pm	Hbf	7h 17m	11:55pm	HAM Airport	No tags
	9:27am	Hbf	3h 28m	12:55pm	Harburg	No tags
	6:57am	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	4h	10:57am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Düsseldorf to Hamburg on December 18
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:34am	Duesseldorf Central	3h 41m	10:15am	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	1:00pm	Duesseldorf Central	3h 11m	4:11pm	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:38pm	Hbf	7h 17m	11:55pm	HAM Airport	No tags
	9:27am	Hbf	3h 40m	1:07pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	6:57am	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	4h	10:57am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 4:24 AM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go 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 $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13carpool per day

4h 10mAverage Duration

339 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$23 - $171	Average Duration12h 40m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$22 - $283	Average Duration3h 48m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$23 - $69	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

4/510 reviews

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

Deutsche Bahn

4/56 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi3.4

FlixTrain

3/517 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi1.1

Deutsche Bahn EuroCity

5/51 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

FlixBus

3.5/511,577 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

DE train and bus 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 schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary 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 at $22. The average price for this train route is around $78. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Düsseldorf to Hamburg?
The average train trip from Düsseldorf to Hamburg takes 3h 48m and covers 339 km. The quickest train gets you there in 3h 10m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Düsseldorf to Hamburg route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 31 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, 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 6:00am. The latest train departs at 11:37pm.
What 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 best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance 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

12-09

No data

12-10

$81

Today

$39

12-12

$56

12-13

$41

12-14

$59

12-15

$41

12-16

$36

The cheapest trip from Düsseldorf to Hamburg was searched and found on Dec 16, 2025 with a price of $36

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 $36 to $270 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 $36 which is on 2025-12-16.

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.