The cheapest and fastest trains from Darmstadt to Hamburg
Cheapest price
€41
Average price
€59
Fastest journey
4 h 50 m
Average duration
6 h 47 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
423 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Darmstadt to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Darmstadt to Hamburg will cost around €59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €41.
Of the 4 trains that leave Darmstadt for Hamburg on Sun, Nov 30, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Nov 30 the direct trains cover the 423 km distance in an average of 6 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 50 m .
On Sun, Nov 30 the slowest trains will take 9 h 53 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.








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Compare bus, train, and flight for Darmstadt to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Darmstadt 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 flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a flight costs an average of €70.
Distance: 423 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€75 Average price | €38 Average price Cheapest | €148 Average price |
5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Darmstadt to Hamburg train times
The table below shows live departures for Darmstadt to Hamburg trains for today, Saturday, November 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 1672 | On time 7:24 AM Darmstadt Hbf | 5h06 | 12:30 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RB 15446 · ICE 772 | On time 7:30 AM Darmstadt Hbf | 4h06 | 11:36 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RB 15448 · ICE 78 | On time 8:30 AM Darmstadt Hbf | 4h06 | 12:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2374 | On time 9:24 AM Darmstadt Hbf | 5h06 | 2:30 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RB 15410 · ICE 770 | On time 9:30 AM Darmstadt Hbf | 4h06 | 1:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Darmstadt to Hamburg
Trains from Darmstadt to Hamburg run on average 10 times per day, taking around 5h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €16 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:33, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 423 km distance in 4h 6m.
Distance 423 km |
Average train duration 5h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price €16 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 6m |
First train 00:33 |
Last train 23:50 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain from Darmstadt to Hamburg trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain trains will get you between Darmstadt and Hamburg from €16. 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.
FlixTrain
FAQs: Trains from Darmstadt to Hamburg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Darmstadt 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 Darmstadt, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Darmstadt Hbf, Darmstadt Nord station and Darmstadt Süd station. When arriving in Hamburg, you can end your journey in train stations like Hamburg Hbf, Hamburg Airport and Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/Spitalerstraße.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Darmstadt Hbf, which is located around 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Hamburg Hbf, located 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Darmstadt to Hamburg
- Monday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 14:00
- McDonald's
- Casa Algarve
- Ristorante Mare e Monti
- Rößler Eck
- Aspire Victory
- Cafe Chaos
- Orpheum
- Blumen & Café Z
- Taksim Döner
- 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
- 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
- Cafe Schmidt
- Block House
- Röperhof
- L'Europeo
- Hotel Schmidt
- 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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