How much is the train ticket from Vienna to Hamburg?

The cheapest train tickets from Vienna to Hamburg start from $48. The average price for this train route is around $100. 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 Vienna to Hamburg?

The average train ride duration from Vienna to Hamburg is 9h 42m, covering a distance of 462 miles (746 km). The quickest train can get you there in 8h 40m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE .

Which train operators service the Vienna to Hamburg route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 8 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE , Deutsche Bahn .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Vienna to Hamburg?

The earliest train departs from Vienna to Hamburg at 6:13am. And the latest train departs at 7:13pm.

What is the best train operator from Vienna 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 Vienna to Hamburg?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which train operator has the most timely service from Vienna to Hamburg?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE , with a punctuality rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Vienna 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.

Train Vienna to Hamburg from $45 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Vienna to Hamburg on November 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	8:40pm	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	22h 14m	6:54pm	Harburg	Cheapest
	3:13pm	Wien Hauptbahnhof	10h 23m	1:36am	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:35pm	Erdberg	20h 33m	11:08am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	3:13pm	Wien Hauptbahnhof	10h 23m	1:36am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE	7:13pm	Wien Hauptbahnhof	11h 29m	6:42am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Vienna to Hamburg on November 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	8:40pm	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	22h 14m	6:54pm	Harburg	Cheapest
	9:13am	Wien Hauptbahnhof	8h 40m	5:53pm	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:35pm	Erdberg	20h 33m	11:08am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	7:13am	Wien Hauptbahnhof	8h 42m	3:55pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE	7:13pm	Wien Hauptbahnhof	11h 29m	6:42am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Vienna to Hamburg on November 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	5:55pm	Erdberg	19h 11m	1:06pm	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	9:13am	Wien Hauptbahnhof	8h 40m	5:53pm	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:55pm	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	21h 37m	8:32pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	7:13am	Wien Hauptbahnhof	8h 42m	3:55pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE	7:13pm	Wien Hauptbahnhof	11h 29m	6:42am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Vienna to Hamburg on November 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	12:35pm	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	22h 20m	10:55am	Harburg	Cheapest
	9:13am	Wien Hauptbahnhof	8h 40m	5:53pm	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
	7:13am	Wien Hauptbahnhof	8h 42m	3:55pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE	7:13pm	Wien Hauptbahnhof	11h 29m	6:42am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	7:13am	Wien Hauptbahnhof	8h 42m	3:55pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Vienna to Hamburg on December 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE	7:13pm	Wien Hauptbahnhof	11h 29m	6:42am	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	9:13am	Wien Hauptbahnhof	8h 40m	5:53pm	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
	7:13am	Wien Hauptbahnhof	8h 42m	3:55pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE	7:13pm	Wien Hauptbahnhof	11h 29m	6:42am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	7:13am	Wien Hauptbahnhof	8h 42m	3:55pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Vienna to Hamburg on December 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE	7:13pm	Wien Hauptbahnhof	11h 38m	6:51am	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	9:13am	Wien Hauptbahnhof	8h 40m	5:53pm	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
	7:13am	Wien Hauptbahnhof	8h 42m	3:55pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE	7:13pm	Wien Hauptbahnhof	11h 38m	6:51am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	7:13am	Wien Hauptbahnhof	8h 42m	3:55pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Vienna to Hamburg on December 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE	7:13pm	Wien Hauptbahnhof	11h 29m	6:42am	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	9:13am	Wien Hauptbahnhof	8h 40m	5:53pm	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
	7:13am	Wien Hauptbahnhof	8h 42m	3:55pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE	7:13pm	Wien Hauptbahnhof	11h 29m	6:42am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	7:13am	Wien Hauptbahnhof	8h 42m	3:55pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Vienna to Hamburg on December 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	8:40pm	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	22h 14m	6:54pm	Harburg	Cheapest
	9:13am	Wien Hauptbahnhof	8h 40m	5:53pm	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:35pm	Erdberg	20h 33m	11:08am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	7:13am	Wien Hauptbahnhof	8h 42m	3:55pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:35pm	Erdberg	20h 20m	10:55am	Harburg	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 8:04 AM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Vienna to Hamburg

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Hamburg. The journey takes about 11 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $56, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

11h 20mAverage Duration

461 milesDistance

31kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$42 - $193	Average Duration15h 30m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$48 - $313	Average Duration9h 42m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$56 - $56	Average Duration11h 20m	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e

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

Vienna

A
Westbahnhof
Felberstraße 4, 1150 Wien, Austria
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B
Vienna Airport
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C
Erdberg
U-Bahn Station Erdberg 2391/1, 1030 Wien, Austria
D
Hbf
Wiedner Gürtel 46, 1040 Wien, Austria
E
Mitte
Landstraßer Hauptstraße 2A, 1030 Wien, Austria
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F
Belvedere
Am Belvedere 1, 1100 Wien, Austria

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

Train and bus companies in DE:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Vienna 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 Vienna to Hamburg?
The cheapest train tickets from Vienna to Hamburg start from $48. The average price for this train route is around $100. 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 Vienna to Hamburg?
The average train ride duration from Vienna to Hamburg is 9h 42m, covering a distance of 462 miles (746 km). The quickest train can get you there in 8h 40m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators service the Vienna to Hamburg route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 8 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Vienna to Hamburg?
The earliest train departs from Vienna to Hamburg at 6:13am. And the latest train departs at 7:13pm.
What is the best train operator from Vienna 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 Vienna to Hamburg?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Vienna to Hamburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a punctuality rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Vienna 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.

Best price found

11/25

$67

11/26

$119

Today

$119

11/28

$143

11/29

$107

11/30

$191

12/01

$119

12/02

$84

The cheapest trip from Vienna to Hamburg was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $67

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Vienna to Hamburg, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $67 to $339 for a train ticket from Vienna to Hamburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $84 which is on 2025-12-02.