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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Hamburg to Düsseldorf
Cheapest price on Sep 05
€18
Average ticket price on Sep 05
€44
Fastest journey on Sep 05
3 h 8 m
Average journey duration on Sep 05
3 h 21 m
Trains on Sep 05
38
Distance
342 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg to Düsseldorf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Düsseldorf will cost around €44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.
On Sat, Sep 05, we found 38 trains from Hamburg to Düsseldorf, including 23 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 05 the direct trains cover the 342 km distance in an average of 3 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 8 m .
On Sat, Sep 05 the slowest trains will take 3 h 29 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.
FlixTrain3:01 PM3h29Hamburg Harburg6:30 PMDüsseldorf Hbf€181One-way0 transfers- FlixTrain2:50 PM3h40Hamburg Hbf6:30 PMDüsseldorf Hbf€181One-way0 transfers
ICE 2098:05 PM4h17Hamburg Hbf12:22 AMDüsseldorf Hbf€181One-way0 transfers- ICE 92110:00 PM4h49Hamburg Hbf2:49 AMDüsseldorf Hbf€181One-way0 transfers
- ICE 777 · ICE 8427:29 PM4h39Hamburg Hbf12:08 AMDüsseldorf Hbf€221One-way1 transfer
- ICE 15218:11 AM3h08Hamburg Hbf11:19 AMDüsseldorf Hbf€701One-way0 transfers
- ICE 10214:09 PM3h12Hamburg Hbf7:21 PMDüsseldorf Hbf€461One-way0 transfers
- ICE 23111:23 PM3h27Hamburg Harburg4:50 PMDüsseldorf Hbf€621One-way0 transfers
- FlixTrain3:01 PM3h29Hamburg Harburg6:30 PMDüsseldorf Hbf€181One-way0 transfers
- FlixTrain9:01 AM3h29Hamburg Harburg12:30 PMDüsseldorf Hbf€231One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Hamburg to Düsseldorf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €34 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €34, while a flight costs an average of €179.
Distance: 342 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€44 Average price | €34 Average price Cheapest | €179 Average price | €58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Düsseldorf:
A bus is €10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Düsseldorf costing on average €44.
A bus is €145 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Düsseldorf costing on average €179.
Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 43m.
Bus takes on average 5h 19m.
Live departures
Hamburg to Düsseldorf train times
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg to Düsseldorf trains for today, Friday, September 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 583 · ICE 654 · 26414 | On time 7:01 AM Hamburg Hbf | 4h17 | 11:18 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| FlixTrain | 8:50 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3h40 | 12:30 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixTrain | 9:01 AM Hamburg Harburg | 3h29 | 12:30 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 519 · 26818 | On time 9:45 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3h57 | 1:42 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 787 · ICE 942 | On time 10:01 AM Hamburg Hbf | 4h07 | 2:08 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 109 · 26820 | On time 10:45 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3h57 | 2:42 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1033 | On time 11:10 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3h40 | 2:50 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 611 · ICE 1546 | On time 11:45 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3h57 | 3:42 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 201 · 26824 | On time 12:45 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3h57 | 4:42 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 2311 · 89726 | 1:12 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3h53 | 5:05 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 2311 · 89726 | On time 1:23 PM Hamburg Harburg | 3h42 | 5:05 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 613 · 26826 | 1:45 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3h57 | 5:42 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 881 · ICE 848 | On time 2:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4h06 | 6:07 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| FlixTrain | 2:50 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3h41 | 6:31 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixTrain | 3:01 PM Hamburg Harburg | 3h30 | 6:31 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1037 | On time 3:10 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3h40 | 6:50 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 615 · 26830 | On time 3:45 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3h57 | 7:42 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 883 · ICE 846 | On time 4:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4h14 | 8:15 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 205 · 26832 | On time 4:45 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3h57 | 8:42 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 2215 | Delayed 3:14 PM 5:12 PMHamburg Hbf | 3h39 | 8:51 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 617 | On time 5:45 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3h36 | 9:21 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 885 · ICE 844 | On time 6:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4h09 | 10:10 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 207 | On time 6:45 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3h40 | 10:25 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 685 · ICE 542 | On time 7:01 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4h11 | 11:12 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 619 | 7:10 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4h13 | 11:23 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 777 · ICE 842 | On time 7:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4h39 | 12:08 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 209 | On time 8:05 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4h19 | 12:24 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 79 · ICE 550 · 26842 | On time 8:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 5h09 | 1:38 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 79 · ICE 550 | On time 8:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 5h17 | 1:46 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 921 | On time 10:00 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4h49 | 2:49 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1081 · ICE 1540 | On time 10:28 PM Hamburg Hbf | 7h19 | 5:47 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
 81643+ICE 1540 | On time 10:33 PM Hamburg Hbf | 7h14 | 5:47 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 81643+ICE 1540 | On time 10:46 PM Hamburg Harburg | 7h01 | 5:47 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 81677 · 81655+ICE 1540 | On time 10:55 PM Hamburg Hbf | 6h52 | 5:47 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 81677 · 81655+ICE 1540 | On time 11:06 PM Hamburg Harburg | 6h41 | 5:47 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 81947+14051 · 10204 · 89708 | 12:56 AM Hamburg Hbf | 7h09 | 8:05 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 103 | On time 4:41 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3h41 | 8:22 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 515 · 26810 | On time 5:45 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3h53 | 9:38 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 783 · ICE 946 | On time 6:01 AM Hamburg Hbf | 4h07 | 10:08 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 105 | On time 6:45 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3h37 | 10:22 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hamburg to Düsseldorf
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Trains from Hamburg to Düsseldorf run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €16 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 342 km distance in 3h 3m.
Distance 342 km |
Average train duration 3h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price €16 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 3h 3m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Hamburg to Düsseldorf trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Hamburg and Düsseldorf 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
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Hamburg to Düsseldorf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg to Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Hamburg to Düsseldorf
Most Hamburg to Düsseldorf trains use the Hamburg Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal. Use this guide to compare Hamburg and Düsseldorf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Hamburg station do trains to Düsseldorf leave from?
Getting to Hamburg Hbf from Hamburg city centre
Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Hbf train station facilities and services
Hamburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Le Crobag, Burger King, Coffee Fellows, Havin Grill, KFC, Mr. CLOU, Starbucks, dean&david, SPAR Express, Pommesfreunde, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hamburg Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Park Hyatt Hamburg.
Getting to Hamburg-Harburg from Hamburg city centre
Hamburg-Harburg is 13 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Harburg train station facilities and services
Hamburg-Harburg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café Bom Dia, Hünkar, Yoko Sushi Harburg, Mathewes Grill
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Harburg. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Panorama, Hotel Harburger Hof, Hotel Jeta, Hotel Süderelbe.
Getting to Hamburg-Altona from Hamburg city centre
Hamburg-Altona is 5 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Altona train station facilities and services
Hamburg-Altona has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Ethio, Trattoria Toscana, Marta, Pavillon
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Altona. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Altona. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Altona. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Schanzenstern Bio-Restaurant, Hotel Hamburg Altona, Hotel Central, Best Western Raphael Hotel Altona.
Which Düsseldorf station do trains from Hamburg arrive at?
Getting to Düsseldorf Hbf from Düsseldorf city centre
Düsseldorf Hbf is 1 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf Hbf train station facilities and services
Düsseldorf Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Zaxopondeiva Cafe, Lauren's Cafe, China Imbiss, Fu chu yuan
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Düsseldorf Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Düsseldorf Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Lindenhof, Hotel Batavia, Sir Astor, Lady Astor.
Getting to Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal from Düsseldorf city centre
Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal is 6 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal train station facilities and services
Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: L'Osteria, Bauernstube Deppe, Luxor Grill, McDonald's
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Düsseldorf Airport Hotel, Lindner Airport, Hotel Maritim.
Getting to Düsseldorf Flughafen from Düsseldorf city centre
Düsseldorf Flughafen is 1 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf Flughafen train station facilities and services
Düsseldorf Flughafen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Telefónica Kantine, Telefónica Cafeteria, Snack Point, Imbiss
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Flughafen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Düsseldorf Flughafen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Flughafen.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Novotel, Ibis.
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