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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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DB Regio Bayern + Deutsche Bahn | Train
| Erlangen Münchener Straße | Hamburg Hbf | Cheapest | ||||
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| Erlangen Münchener Straße | Hamburg Hbf | Fastest | ||||
DB Regio Bayern + Deutsche Bahn | Train
| Erlangen Münchener Straße | Hamburg Hbf | No tags | ||||
DB Regio Bayern + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Nord + metronom | Train | Erlangen Münchener Straße | Hamburg Hbf | No tags | ||||
DB Regio Bayern + Deutsche Bahn | Train
| Erlangen Münchener Straße | Hamburg Hbf | No tags | ||||
DB Regio Bayern + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Nord + metronom | Train | Erlangen Münchener Straße | Hamburg Hbf | No tags | ||||
DB Regio Bayern + Deutsche Bahn | Train
| Erlangen Münchener Straße | Hamburg Hbf | No tags | ||||
DB Regio Bayern + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Nord + metronom | Train | Erlangen Münchener Straße | Hamburg Hbf | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Erlangen to Hamburg
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Hamburg. The journey takes about 4 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $50, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Erlangen and Hamburg?
Hamburg
- A
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Bahnsteig Gleis 7 + 8, 20099 Hamburg, Germany - B
Harburg
Hörstener Str. 1, 21079 Hamburg, Germany - D
Hamburg Altona
Paul-Nevermann-Platz 13, 22765 Hamburg, Germany - E
Hamburg Altona
Bahnhof Altona, Scheel-Plessen-Straße 17, 22765 Hamburg, Germany
Train Companies
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Erlangen 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 Erlangen to Hamburg?
The cheapest train tickets from Erlangen to Hamburg start from $50. The average price for this train route is around $153. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Erlangen to Hamburg?
The average train ride duration from Erlangen to Hamburg is 4h 55m, covering a distance of 277 miles (446 km). The quickest train can get you there in 4h 48m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators service the Erlangen to Hamburg route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 16 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Erlangen to Hamburg?
The earliest train departs from Erlangen to Hamburg at 6:03am. And the latest train departs at 11:39pm.
What is the best train operator from Erlangen to Hamburg?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Erlangen to Hamburg?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.9.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Erlangen to Hamburg?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Erlangen to Hamburg?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, 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.
The cheapest trip from Erlangen to Hamburg was searched and found on Oct 19, 2026 with a price of $134To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Erlangen to Hamburg, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $134 to $307 for a train ticket from Erlangen to Hamburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $134 which is on 2026-10-19.
