The cheapest and fastest trains from Bremen to Hamburg
Cheapest price
€11
Average price
€22
Fastest journey
45 m
Average duration
54 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
98 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bremen to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bremen to Hamburg will cost around €22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €11.
Of the 8 trains that leave Bremen for Hamburg on Sun, Nov 16, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Nov 16 the direct trains cover the 98 km distance in an average of 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 45 m .
On Sun, Nov 16 the slowest trains will take 1 h 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.
ICE 618
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ICE 208
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Compare train and bus for Bremen to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bremen to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €6.
Distance: 98 km
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1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bremen to Hamburg train times
The table below shows live departures for Bremen to Hamburg trains for today, Saturday, November 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 612 | On time 2:17 PM Bremen Hbf | 0h57 | 3:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ME 82028 | On time 2:33 PM Bremen Hbf | 1h10 | 3:43 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 200 | On time 3:17 PM Bremen Hbf | 0h57 | 4:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ME 82030 | On time 3:33 PM Bremen Hbf | 1h10 | 4:43 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 610 | Delayed 4:30 PM 4:17 PMBremen Hbf | 0h57 | 5:25 PM 5:25 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ME 82032 | On time 4:33 PM Bremen Hbf | 1h10 | 5:43 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 5:10 PM Bremen Hbf | 0h44 | 5:54 PM Hamburg Harburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 5:10 PM Bremen Hbf | 0h57 | 6:07 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, November 16 | |||||
ME 81912 | On time 6:58 AM Bremen Hbf | 1h28 | 8:26 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ME 82014 | On time 7:33 AM Bremen Hbf | 1h10 | 8:43 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 618 | On time 8:27 AM Bremen Hbf | 0h57 | 9:24 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ME 82016 | On time 8:33 AM Bremen Hbf | 1h10 | 9:43 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 208 | On time 9:18 AM Bremen Hbf | 0h56 | 10:14 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 11:12 AM Bremen Hbf | 0h54 | 12:06 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Bremen to Hamburg
Trains from Bremen to Hamburg run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €6 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 98 km distance in 44m.
Distance 98 km |
Average train duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 44m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:52 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Metronom, FlixTrain from Bremen to Hamburg trainsDeutsche Bahn, Metronom, FlixTrain trains will get you between Bremen and Hamburg from €5. 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.
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Metronom
FAQs: Trains from Bremen to Hamburg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bremen 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.

When departing from Bremen, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Bremen Hbf and Bremen-Oberneuland station. When arriving in Hamburg, you can end your trip in train stations like Hamburg Hbf, Hamburg Harburg, Hamburg Altona and Hamburg Dammtor.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Bremen Hbf, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.6 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 Bremen to Hamburg
- Monday: 06:30 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 06:30 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 06:30 - 21:00
- Thursday: 06:30 - 21:00
- Friday: 06:30 - 21:00
- Saturday: 07:30 - 21:00
- Sunday: 07:30 - 21:00
- Du & ich
- Mexcal
- Savarin
- Aldo
- City-Hotel
- Buthmann
- Hotel Bremer Haus
- Courtyard by Marriott
- Burgerme
- Pachamama
- Novazena
- Cafe & Bar Celona
- Hotel Stadt Bremen
- Ibis Styles Bremen Altstadt
- Westfalia
- Hotel ÜberFluss
- Derada
- Mama Leone
- Asiana
- Orpheas
- Osmers Gaststätte
- Orient 2
- Ali Baba
- Wesereck Gaststätte zum Oberweser Segelverein OSV
- Derada
- Renoir
- Cafe
- Café Knoops Park
- Cafe Bürgerhaus Mahndorf
- Crossini
- Eichengrund
- La Locanda da Zionino
- Flagman
- Behrens-Hof
- Pamukkale Döner Imbiss
- McDonald's
- Cafe Schnack
- Asia-Phönix
- Pegasos
- La Veranda
- Coffee Bar
- L'Angolino
- Orient 2
- Ali Baba
- Mi Casa
- Quickpizza
- Cafe
- Kränholm
- Kränholm-Kunstcafé
- L'Angolino
- Grauer Esel
- El Presidente
- Gül Imbiss
- McDonald's
- Hotel zur Fähre
- Hotel Havenhaus
- Almaz
- Muru's Curry
- Aris da Franco
- Palast Grill 7
- Monday: 06:30 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 06:30 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 06:30 - 21:00
- Thursday: 06:30 - 21:00
- Friday: 06:30 - 21:00
- Saturday: 07:30 - 21:00
- Sunday: 07:30 - 21:00
- Du & ich
- Mexcal
- Savarin
- Aldo
- City-Hotel
- Buthmann
- Hotel Bremer Haus
- Courtyard by Marriott
- 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
- 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
- Manhattan Pizza-Service
- Mangold
- Domino's Pizza
- Farina
- Superbude Hotel, Hostel, Home
- McDonald's
- Subway
- Essino
- Schanzenbäcker
- Novum Hotel Belmondo Hamburg
- Mercure Hamburg City
- Eleazar Novum
- Terminus
- Blaue Blume
- Readypizza
- Sakana Sushi
- Croque Master
- B&B Hotels
- Most wanted Burger
- Taverna Metaxa
- Eddas Eiscafe
- McDonald's
- Hotel Tiefenthal
- Villa Wandsbek Hotel Garni
- DARZ GästeZimmer
- Hotel Marco Polo
- 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
- Monday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Tuesday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Wednesday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Thursday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Friday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Casa Vecchia
- Burger Lounge
- Il mío
- Olivo
- Sachsentor
- Hotel Hanseat
- Inos
- Easy Croque
- Hellas Grill Eilbek
- Ammos
- Villa Wandsbek Hotel Garni
- DARZ GästeZimmer
- Hotel Marco Polo
- O Pescador
- Asia Quick
- Paulaner's
- Burger King
- Hotel Stella Maris
- Empire Riverside Hotel
- Hotel St. Joseph
- Auto-Parkhotel
- Panorama
- Pizza Time´s
- Akropolis
- Call a Pizza
- Hotel Heckkaten
- Café Bom Dia
- Oktober Harburg
- Hünkar
- Yoko Sushi Harburg
- Hotel Panorama
- Hotel Harburger Hof
- Hotel Jeta
- Hotel Süderelbe
- Mina
- Mr. Mutsch
- La Trattoria
- Kebab For Friends
- Best Western Plaza Hotel Hamburg
- INDIAN FOOD
- Pizza Max
- Blockhouse
- The Locks
- Osteria Tarantino
- Treffpunkt Imbiss
- Grillimbiss Bernd
- Asia-Imbiss
- Hotel Zum Studio
- Hotel Hansen
- Asia Quick
- Burger King
- KFC
- Hesburger
- Empire Riverside Hotel
- Hotel St. Joseph
- Auto-Parkhotel
- East Hotel
- Kaiser´s Pizza
- Merrano
- Bäckerei Kamps
- Dream Döner
- 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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