The cheapest and fastest trains from Billund to Hamburg
Cheapest price
€28
Average price
€39
Fastest journey
3 h 3 m
Average duration
3 h 59 m
Trains per day
31
Distance
247 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Billund to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Billund to Hamburg will cost around €39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €28.
Of the 31 trains that leave Billund for Hamburg on Tue, May 26, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 26 the direct trains cover the 247 km distance in an average of 3 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 3 m .
On Tue, May 26 the slowest trains will take 4 h 16 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
307 Snälltåget6:54 PM3h03Kolding Station9:57 PMHamburg Hbf€281One-way0 transfers
ICL 762 · ICL 967 · ECE 11996:28 PM4h28Give station10:56 PMHamburg Hbf€291One-way2 transfers
ICL 762 · ICL 967 · ECE 11996:40 PM4h16Jelling station10:56 PMHamburg Hbf€291One-way2 transfers
ICL 746 · ICL 951 · ECE 3972:40 PM4h21Jelling station7:01 PMHamburg Hbf€301One-way2 transfers
R 5944 · IC 456 · ECE 3994:40 PM4h21Jelling station9:01 PMHamburg Hbf€301One-way2 transfers
307 Snälltåget6:54 PM3h03Kolding Station9:57 PMHamburg Hbf€281One-way0 transfers
R 5920 · IC 50432 · ECE 117910:40 AM4h08Jelling station2:48 PMHamburg Altona€351One-way2 transfers
ICL 722 · ICL 50927 · RJ 3858:40 AM4h12Jelling station12:52 PMHamburg Altona€501One-way2 transfers
ICL 738 · ICL 943 · ECE 39512:40 PM4h15Jelling station4:55 PMHamburg Hbf€601One-way2 transfers
ICL 762 · ICL 967 · ECE 11996:40 PM4h16Jelling station10:56 PMHamburg Hbf€291One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Billund to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Billund to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €28, and a bus costs an average of €33.
Distance: 247 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€47 Average price Cheapest | €73 Average price |
4h 19m Average total duration 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Billund to Hamburg train times
The table below shows live departures for Billund to Hamburg trains for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R 5974 · IC 484 · IC 5751 · 11159 | 11:28 PM Give station | 8h54 | 8:22 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
R 5974 · IC 484 · IC 5751 · 11159 | 11:40 PM Jelling station | 8h42 | 8:22 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| Tuesday, May 26 | |||||
ICL 722 · IC 5757 · 11171 | 8:28 AM Give station | 5h53 | 2:21 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICL 722 · ICL 50927 · RJ 385 | On time 8:28 AM Give station | 4h24 | 12:52 PM Hamburg Altona | 2 transfers | |
ICL 722 · IC 5757 · 11171 | 8:40 AM Jelling station | 5h41 | 2:21 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICL 722 · ICL 50927 · RJ 385 | On time 8:40 AM Jelling station | 4h12 | 12:52 PM Hamburg Altona | 2 transfers | |
R 5916 · ICL 50026 · IC 5757 · 11171 | 9:28 AM Give station | 4h53 | 2:21 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
R 5916 · ICL 50026 · IC 5757 · 11171 | 9:40 AM Jelling station | 4h41 | 2:21 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
R 5920 · IC 50432 · IC 5759 · 11175 | 10:28 AM Give station | 5h54 | 4:22 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
R 5920 · IC 50432 · ECE 1179 | On time 10:28 AM Give station | 4h20 | 2:48 PM Hamburg Altona | 2 transfers | |
R 5920 · IC 50432 · IC 5759 · 11175 | 10:40 AM Jelling station | 5h42 | 4:22 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
R 5920 · IC 50432 · ECE 1179 | On time 10:40 AM Jelling station | 4h08 | 2:48 PM Hamburg Altona | 2 transfers | |
R 5924 · ICL 50034 · IC 5759 · 11175 | 11:28 AM Give station | 4h54 | 4:22 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
R 5924 · ICL 50034 · IC 5759 · 11175 | 11:40 AM Jelling station | 4h42 | 4:22 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICL 738 · ICL 943 · ECE 395 | On time 12:28 PM Give station | 4h27 | 4:55 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICL 738 · IC 5761 · 11179 | 12:28 PM Give station | 5h54 | 6:22 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICL 738 · ICL 943 · ECE 395 | On time 12:40 PM Jelling station | 4h15 | 4:55 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICL 738 · IC 5761 · 11179 | 12:40 PM Jelling station | 5h42 | 6:22 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
R 5932 · ICL 50042 · IC 5761 · 11179 | 1:28 PM Give station | 4h54 | 6:22 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
R 5932 · ICL 50042 · IC 5761 · 11179 | 1:40 PM Jelling station | 4h42 | 6:22 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICL 746 · ICL 951 · ECE 397 | On time 2:28 PM Give station | 4h33 | 7:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICL 746 · IC 5763 · 11183 | 2:28 PM Give station | 5h54 | 8:22 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICL 746 · IC 5763 · 11183 | 2:40 PM Jelling station | 5h42 | 8:22 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICL 746 · ICL 951 · ECE 397 | On time 2:40 PM Jelling station | 4h21 | 7:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
R 5940 · ICL 50 · IC 5763 · 11183 | 3:28 PM Give station | 4h54 | 8:22 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
R 5940 · ICL 50 · IC 5763 · 11183 | 3:40 PM Jelling station | 4h42 | 8:22 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
R 5944 · IC 456 · ECE 399 | On time 4:28 PM Give station | 4h33 | 9:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
R 5944 · IC 456 · ECE 399 | On time 4:40 PM Jelling station | 4h21 | 9:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICL 762 · IC 5767 · 11191 · 11291 | 6:28 PM Give station | 5h53 | 12:21 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICL 762 · ICL 967 · ECE 1199 | On time 6:28 PM Give station | 4h28 | 10:56 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICL 762 · IC 5767 · 11191 · 11291 | 6:40 PM Jelling station | 5h41 | 12:21 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICL 762 · ICL 967 · ECE 1199 | On time 6:40 PM Jelling station | 4h16 | 10:56 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
307 Snälltåget | 6:54 PM Kolding Station | 3h03 | 9:57 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Billund to Hamburg
Trains from Billund to Hamburg run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €28 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 247 km distance in 3h 3m.
Distance 247 km |
Average train duration 3h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price €28 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 3h 3m |
First train 12:06 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 70 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Billund to Hamburg trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Billund and Hamburg from €28. 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.
FAQs: Trains from Billund to Hamburg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Billund to Hamburg by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hamburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Billund to Hamburg
- 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
- McDonald's
- St. Pauli
- Scoom
- McCafé
- Leonardo Inn Airport
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