Next departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Eisenbahnstraße | Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB) | Cheapest | |||||
 | Bielefeld Hbf | Hamburg Hbf | Fastest | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Eisenbahnstraße | HAM Airport | No tags | |||||
| Bielefeld Hbf | Hamburg Hbf | No tags | |||||
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE | Bielefeld Hbf | Hamburg Hbf | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Bielefeld to Hamburg
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Hamburg. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Bielefeld and Hamburg?
Hamburg
- A
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Bahnsteig Gleis 7 + 8, 20099 Hamburg, Germany - BHörstener Str. 1, 21079 Hamburg, Germany
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Hamburg Altona
Bahnhof Altona, Scheel-Plessen-Straße 17, 22765 Hamburg, Germany
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bielefeld to Hamburg by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Bielefeld to Hamburg?
The cheapest train tickets from Bielefeld to Hamburg start from £20. The average price for this train route is around £45. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Bielefeld to Hamburg?
The average train journey time from Bielefeld to Hamburg is 2h 36m, covering a distance of 122 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 17m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Bielefeld to Hamburg route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 6 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Bielefeld to Hamburg?
The earliest train from Bielefeld to Hamburg departs at 06:35. And the latest train departs at 19:19.
Which is the best train operator from Bielefeld to Hamburg?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Bielefeld to Hamburg?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Bielefeld to Hamburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Bielefeld to Hamburg?
According to Busbud traveller 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 Bielefeld to Hamburg was searched and found on 9 Dec 2025 with a price of £33To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Bielefeld to Hamburg as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £33 to £129 for a train ticket from Bielefeld to Hamburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £33, which is on 2025-12-12.
