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

The average train ticket price from Düsseldorf to Hamburg is £44. 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 train trip from Düsseldorf to Hamburg?

A train trip between Düsseldorf and Hamburg is around 3h 52m, although the fastest train will take about 3h 10m. This is the time it takes to travel the 211 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily train 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 41. 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 Harburg, Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB), Hamburg Airport.

Train Düsseldorf to Hamburg from £7 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Düsseldorf to Hamburg on 17 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	07:26	Hbf	3h 42m	11:08	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	07:26	Hbf	3h 29m	10:55	Harburg	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:38	Hbf	7h 17m	23:55	HAM Airport	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	06:04	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	4h 10m	10:14	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	07:00	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	3h 55m	10:55	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Düsseldorf to Hamburg on 18 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:25	Duesseldorf Central	3h 38m	10:03	Hamburg Hbf	CheapestFastest
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	06:04	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	3h 59m	10:03	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	07:00	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	3h 55m	10:55	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	06:04	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	3h 59m	10:03	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	07:00	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	3h 55m	10:55	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Düsseldorf to Hamburg on 19 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:25	Duesseldorf Central	3h 41m	10:06	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	18:36	Duesseldorf Central	3h 38m	22:14	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:38	Hbf	6h 52m	15:30	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	06:04	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	4h 2m	10:06	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	07:00	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	3h 55m	10:55	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Düsseldorf to Hamburg on 20 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	07:26	Hbf	3h 42m	11:08	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	06:41	Duesseldorf Central	3h 10m	09:51	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:38	Hbf	7h 17m	23:55	HAM Airport	No tags
	15:27	Hbf	3h 40m	19:07	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	06:18	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	3h 33m	09:51	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Düsseldorf to Hamburg on 21 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	19:59	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	4h 6m	00:05	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	15:27	Hbf	3h 27m	18:54	Harburg	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:38	Hbf	7h 17m	23:55	HAM Airport	No tags
	07:26	Hbf	3h 42m	11:08	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	06:04	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	4h 10m	10:14	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Düsseldorf to Hamburg on 22 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	15:27	Hbf	3h 40m	19:07	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	15:27	Hbf	3h 27m	18:54	Harburg	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:38	Hbf	7h 17m	23:55	HAM Airport	No tags
	07:26	Hbf	3h 42m	11:08	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	06:24	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	4h 31m	10:55	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Düsseldorf to Hamburg on 23 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:33	Duesseldorf Central	3h 41m	10:14	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	19:26	Hbf	3h 29m	22:55	Harburg	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:38	Hbf	7h 17m	23:55	HAM Airport	No tags
	09:00	Hbf	4h 6m	13:06	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	06:24	Dusseldorf Airport Train Station	4h 31m	10:55	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 22:39 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 and with fares starting at just £14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15carpool per day

4hAverage duration

211 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£13 - £131	Average duration9h 20m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£10 - £163	Average duration3h 52m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£14 - £38	Average duration4h	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

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

3.5/511,342 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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

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

Stops in Düsseldorf

A - Hbf

B - ZOB am Hbf

C - Duesseldorf Airport

Stops in Hamburg

A - Harburg

B - Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)

C - Hamburg Airport

D - Hamburg Altona

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 £44. 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 train trip from Düsseldorf to Hamburg?
A train trip between Düsseldorf and Hamburg is around 3h 52m, although the fastest train will take about 3h 10m. This is the time it takes to travel the 211 miles that separates the two cities.
How many daily train 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 41. 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 Harburg, Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB), 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

15/11

£20

16/11

£27

Today

£23

18/11

£19

19/11

£19

20/11

£15

21/11

£26

22/11

£17

The cheapest trip from Düsseldorf to Hamburg was searched and found on 20 Nov 2025 with a price of £15

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 £15 to £176 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 £15, which is on 2025-11-20.

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.