The cheapest and fastest trains from Aarhus to Hamburg
Cheapest price
€38
Average price
€70
Fastest journey
5 h 15 m
Average duration
5 h 23 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
287 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Aarhus to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Aarhus to Hamburg will cost around €70 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €38.
It's difficult to get from Aarhus to Hamburg without transferring at least once.
IC 452 · EC 399
IC 50448 · IC 55763 · RE 11183 · RE 11233
IC 70456 · IC 55765 · RE 11187 · RE 11237
ICL 42 · EC 397
IC 60144 · IC 851 · EC 397
IC 60144 · IC 851 · EC 397
IC 428 · EC 395
IC 452 · EC 399
IC 50432 · IC 55759 · RE 11175
IC 50424 · IC 55757 · RE 11171Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Aarhus to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aarhus to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a flight costs an average of €239.
Distance: 287 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€62 Average price | €39 Average price Cheapest | €538 Average price |
4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 0m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Aarhus to Hamburg train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:45 PM Aarhus | 8h01 | 3:46 AM Hamburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, November 5 | |||||
IC 50424 · IC 55757 · RE 11171 | On time 7:45 AM Aarhus Hovedbanegård | 5h30 | 1:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 428 · EC 395 | On time 8:45 AM Aarhus Hovedbanegård | 5h15 | 2:00 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 50432 · IC 55759 · RE 11175 | On time 9:45 AM Aarhus Hovedbanegård | 5h30 | 3:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 50440 · IC 55761 · RE 11179 | On time 11:45 AM Aarhus Hovedbanegård | 5h31 | 5:16 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICL 42 · EC 397 | On time 12:15 PM Aarhus Hovedbanegård | 5h45 | 6:00 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 60144 · IC 851 · EC 397 | On time 12:45 PM Aarhus Hovedbanegård | 5h15 | 6:00 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 50448 · IC 55763 · RE 11183 · RE 11233 | 1:45 PM Aarhus Hovedbanegård | 5h52 | 7:37 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 452 · R 5079+ neg 5735+ RE 11037 | 2:45 PM Aarhus Hovedbanegård | 6h38 | 9:23 PM Hamburg Altona | 3 transfers | |
IC 452 · EC 399 | On time 2:45 PM Aarhus Hovedbanegård | 5h23 | 8:08 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 70456 · IC 55765 · RE 11187 · RE 11237 | 3:45 PM Aarhus Hovedbanegård | 5h52 | 9:37 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Aarhus to Hamburg
Distance 287 km |
Average train duration 4h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price €25 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 5m |
First train 00:06 |
Last train 23:56 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Danish Railways (DSB) from Aarhus to Hamburg trainsDeutsche Bahn, Danish Railways (DSB) trains will get you between Aarhus and Hamburg from €20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Danish Railways (DSB)
FAQs: Trains from Aarhus to Hamburg

Passengers board the train most frequently from Aarhus Hovedbanegård, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Hamburg Hbf, located 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Aarhus to Hamburg
- 4:00 AM - 2:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at Banegårdspladsen.
- McDonald's
- Sunset Boulevard
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- DKK 5
- Hotel Ritz Aarhus City
- Scandic Aarhus City
- Comwell Aarhus
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to regional and international destinations
- Hall 2: bus connections
- Bus: Several lines available
- Light Rail: Line L1, L2
- Monday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Tuesday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Wednesday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Thursday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Friday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Saturday: 08:00 - 13:30
- Sunday: 09:00 - 14:30
- Café Bom Dia
- Hünkar
- Yoko Sushi Harburg
- Mathewes Grill
- Hotel Panorama
- Hotel Harburger Hof
- Hotel Jeta
- Hotel Süderelbe
- McDonald's
- St. Pauli
- Scoom
- McCafé
- Leonardo Inn Airport
- Monday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00
- Hunt Coffee
- Haerlin
- Gran Sasso
- Double Coffee
- Hotel Hanseatin
- Renaissance
- Hotel Preuß
- Hotel Amsterdam
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:30
- Sat - Sun: 08:00 - 20:15
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- The station has luggage lockers.
- Le Crobag
- Burger King
- Coffee Fellows
- Havin Grill
- KFC
- Mr. CLOU
- Starbucks
- dean&david
- SPAR Express
- Pommesfreunde
- & more
- Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station
- IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
- Park Hyatt Hamburg
- Located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
- Monday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00
- Ethio
- Trattoria Toscana
- Marta
- Pavillon
- Schanzenstern Bio-Restaurant
- Hotel Hamburg Altona
- Hotel Central
- Best Western Raphael Hotel Altona
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Kirchenallee and Steintorwall.
- Block House
- Schweinske
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Europäischer Hof Hamburg
- Reichshof Hamburg, Curio Collection by Hilton
- IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Sixt
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for S-Bahn and regional trains
- Hall 2: platforms 7-14 for long-distance trains
- Hall 3: U-Bahn connections
- U-Bahn: Line U1, Line U2, Line U3
- S-Bahn: Line S1, Line S2, Line S3
- Bus: Several lines available
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