How much does a cheap train ticket from Düsseldorf to Hamburg cost?

The average train ticket price from Düsseldorf to Hamburg is $83. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Düsseldorf to Hamburg is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the trip from Düsseldorf to Hamburg?

A train trip between Düsseldorf and Hamburg is around 3h 55m, although the fastest train will take about 3h 10m. This is the time it takes to travel the 340 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Düsseldorf and Hamburg?

The number of trains from Düsseldorf to Hamburg can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 47. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Düsseldorf to Hamburg by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Düsseldorf to Hamburg?

When taking the train from Düsseldorf to Hamburg, you can travel comfortably and safely with Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn.

What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Düsseldorf to Hamburg?

Trains travelling between Düsseldorf and Hamburg leave from Hbf or ZOB am Hbf and arrive at Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB), Harburg, Hamburg Airport.

Train Düsseldorf to Hamburg from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Düsseldorf to Hamburg on November 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:38pm	Hbf	7h 17m	11:55pm	HAM Airport	Cheapest
	7:26am	Hbf	3h 29m	10:55am	Harburg	Fastest
	7:26am	Hbf	3h 42m	11:08am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	6:04am	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	4h 10m	10:14am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	7:00am	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	3h 55m	10:55am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Düsseldorf to Hamburg on November 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	3:27pm	Hbf	3h 40m	7:07pm	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	3:27pm	Hbf	3h 27m	6:54pm	Harburg	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 31m	10:55am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Düsseldorf to Hamburg on November 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:33am	Duesseldorf Central	3h 41m	10:14am	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	7:26pm	Hbf	3h 29m	10:55pm	Harburg	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:38pm	Hbf	7h 17m	11:55pm	HAM Airport	No tags
	9:00am	Hbf	4h 6m	1:06pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	6:24am	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	4h 31m	10:55am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Düsseldorf to Hamburg on November 24
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
	7:26am	Hbf	3h 29m	10:55am	Harburg	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	6:18am	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	3h 33m	9:51am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Düsseldorf to Hamburg on November 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	3:25pm	Hbf	3h 42m	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
	3:25pm	Hbf	3h 29m	6:54pm	Harburg	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	6:18am	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	3h 33m	9:51am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:54 PM 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, and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13carpool per day

4hAverage Duration

339 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$24 - $185	Average Duration12h 40m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$18 - $317	Average Duration3h 55m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$24 - $71	Average Duration4h	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

FlixTrain

3/516 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Deutsche Bahn

4/56 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi3.4

Deutsche Bahn EuroCity

5/51 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

FlixBus

3.5/511,388 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

How much does a cheap train ticket from Düsseldorf to Hamburg cost?
The average train ticket price from Düsseldorf to Hamburg is $83. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Düsseldorf to Hamburg is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the trip from Düsseldorf to Hamburg?
A train trip between Düsseldorf and Hamburg is around 3h 55m, although the fastest train will take about 3h 10m. This is the time it takes to travel the 340 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily trains are there between Düsseldorf and Hamburg?
The number of trains from Düsseldorf to Hamburg can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 47. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Düsseldorf to Hamburg by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from Düsseldorf to Hamburg?
When taking the train from Düsseldorf to Hamburg, you can travel comfortably and safely with Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn.
What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Düsseldorf to Hamburg?
Trains travelling between Düsseldorf and Hamburg leave from Hbf or ZOB am Hbf and arrive at Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB), Harburg, Hamburg Airport.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

11-19

$69

11-20

$36

Today

$113

11-22

$33

11-23

$31

11-24

$27

11-25

$30

11-26

$49

The cheapest trip from Düsseldorf to Hamburg was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $27

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 $27 to $327 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 $27 which is on 2025-11-24.

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.