Lüneburg to Hamburg train with metronom

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Lüneburg to Hamburg

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Nov 02
Cheapest price on Nov 02
€18
Average ticket price on Nov 02
€24
Fastest journey on Nov 02
29 m
Average journey duration on Nov 02
34 m
Trains on Nov 02
9
Distance
45 km
Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lüneburg to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Lüneburg to Hamburg will cost around €24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.

Fast trains

On Mon, Nov 02, we found 9 trains from Lüneburg to Hamburg, including 5 direct services.

On Mon, Nov 02 the direct trains cover the 45 km distance in an average of 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 29 m .

On Mon, Nov 02 the slowest trains will take 46 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.

  • Deutsche BahnIC 2230
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 888
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1080
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1686
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1536 · S5
    1 transfer

Journey information

Overview: Train from Lüneburg to Hamburg

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Trains from Lüneburg to Hamburg run on average 7 times per day, taking around 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.

There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 45 km distance in 24m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
45 km
Average train duration
37m
Cheapest ticket price
€7
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
6
Fastest train
24m
First train
12:05 AM
Last train
11:35 PM
Cheapest Month
Jan
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Fri
Best time to book
1 day
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Live departures

Lüneburg to Hamburg train times

The table below shows live departures for Lüneburg to Hamburg trains for today, Sunday, November 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche BahnICE 1080
Delayed
5:13 AM 6:13 AMLüneburg station
0h29
5:42 AM 5:42 AMHamburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 886
On time
11:27 AM Lüneburg station
0h30
11:57 AM Hamburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
metronom82118 · 8191811:31 AM Lüneburg station
0h54
12:25 PM Hamburg Hbf1 transfer
metronom81618+Deutsche BahnS311:34 AM Lüneburg station
1h11
12:45 PM Hamburg Hbf (S-Bahn)1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 684
On time
12:27 PM Lüneburg station
0h30
12:57 PM Hamburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
metronom82120+Deutsche BahnS312:31 PM Lüneburg station
0h54
1:25 PM Hamburg Hbf (S-Bahn)1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 674
On time
1:12 PM Lüneburg station
0h28
1:40 PM Hamburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 882
On time
1:27 PM Lüneburg station
0h30
1:57 PM Hamburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
metronom82122+Deutsche BahnS31:31 PM Lüneburg station
0h54
2:25 PM Hamburg Hbf (S-Bahn)1 transfer
metronom81622+Deutsche BahnS31:34 PM Lüneburg station
1h11
2:45 PM Hamburg Hbf (S-Bahn)1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 682
On time
2:27 PM Lüneburg station
0h30
2:57 PM Hamburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
metronom82124+Deutsche BahnS32:31 PM Lüneburg station
0h54
3:25 PM Hamburg Hbf (S-Bahn)1 transfer
metronom82125+Deutsche BahnICE 74
On time
2:35 PM Lüneburg station
1h10
3:45 PM Hamburg Hbf		1 transfer
metronom82882+Deutsche BahnS32:53 PM Lüneburg station
1h02
3:55 PM Hamburg Hbf (S-Bahn)1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 880
Delayed
2:43 PM 3:27 PMLüneburg station
0h30
3:11 PM 3:11 PMHamburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
metronom82126+Deutsche BahnS33:31 PM Lüneburg station
0h54
4:25 PM Hamburg Hbf (S-Bahn)1 transfer
metronom81626+Deutsche BahnS33:34 PM Lüneburg station
1h11
4:45 PM Hamburg Hbf (S-Bahn)1 transfer
metronom82886+Deutsche BahnS53:54 PM Lüneburg station
0h55
4:49 PM Hamburg Hbf (S-Bahn)1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 680
On time
4:27 PM Lüneburg station
0h30
4:57 PM Hamburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
metronom82128+Deutsche BahnS34:31 PM Lüneburg station
0h54
5:25 PM Hamburg Hbf (S-Bahn)1 transfer
metronom81628 · 820304:34 PM Lüneburg station
1h11
5:45 PM Hamburg Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 788
On time
5:27 PM Lüneburg station
0h30
5:57 PM Hamburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
metronom82130 · 819305:31 PM Lüneburg station
0h54
6:25 PM Hamburg Hbf1 transfer
metronom81630+Deutsche BahnS35:34 PM Lüneburg station
1h11
6:45 PM Hamburg Hbf (S-Bahn)1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 588 · S3
On time
6:27 PM Lüneburg station
0h48
7:15 PM Hamburg Hbf (S-Bahn)		1 transfer
metronom82132+Deutsche BahnS36:31 PM Lüneburg station
0h54
7:25 PM Hamburg Hbf (S-Bahn)1 transfer
metronom82133+Deutsche BahnICE 72
On time
6:35 PM Lüneburg station
1h10
7:45 PM Hamburg Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 786
On time
7:27 PM Lüneburg station
0h30
7:57 PM Hamburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
metronom82134+Deutsche BahnS37:31 PM Lüneburg station
0h54
8:25 PM Hamburg Hbf (S-Bahn)1 transfer
metronom81634+Deutsche BahnS37:34 PM Lüneburg station
1h11
8:45 PM Hamburg Hbf (S-Bahn)1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 586
On time
8:27 PM Lüneburg station
0h30
8:57 PM Hamburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
metronom82136+Deutsche BahnS38:31 PM Lüneburg station
0h54
9:25 PM Hamburg Hbf (S-Bahn)1 transfer
Monday, November 2
metronom816086:34 AM Lüneburg station
0h46
7:20 AM Hamburg Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnS5+metronom821026:49 AM Lüneburg station
1h00
7:49 AM Hamburg Hbf (S-Bahn)1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1686
On time
7:27 AM Lüneburg station
0h33
8:00 AM Hamburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnS3+metronom821107:31 AM Lüneburg station
0h54
8:25 AM Hamburg Hbf (S-Bahn)1 transfer
Deutsche BahnS3+metronom816648:06 AM Lüneburg station
1h09
9:15 AM Hamburg Hbf (S-Bahn)1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1536 · S5
On time
8:27 AM Lüneburg station
0h52
9:19 AM Hamburg Hbf (S-Bahn)		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 2230
On time
8:51 AM Lüneburg station
0h34
9:25 AM Hamburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 888
On time
9:27 AM Lüneburg station
0h30
9:57 AM Hamburg Hbf		0 transfersDirect

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Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Duration
24m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
€7
Deutsche Bahn frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
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.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
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.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
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.
Quiet zone
Learn more about Deutsche Bahn

metronom

About
Metronom Eisenbahngesellschaft mbH is a German railway company that has been connecting Northern Germany since 2003. Based in Uelzen, it focuses exclusively on passenger transport, operating services from Hamburg to Bremen, Lüneburg, Uelzen, Hanover, and Göttingen. The company also runs services under the brand Enno from Wolfsburg to Hanover and Hildesheim. Metronom is partly state-owned, with its trains, which can reach speeds of up to 160 km/h, being rented from the state transport company Landesnahverkehrsgesellschaft Niedersachsen mbH (LNVG). They are known for their yellow and blue double-decker trains, offering amenities like extra legroom and refreshments.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average metronom Duration
31m
Cheapest metronom Price
€18
metronom frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one large piece of luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated storage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to fare conditions
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Seat reservation
Seat reservations not included, can be purchased separately
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible facilities available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs need ticket and muzzle
Quiet zone

erixx

About
erixx is a private train company in Germany offering rail services in Bremen and Lower Saxony in northern Germany. Founded in 2011, erixx runs six regional lines including the Heidebahn from Hanover to Buchholz as well as offering service to Wittingen, Bad Harzburg, Soltau and Wolfenbuttel. The trains are modern, comfortable and alcohol-free in order to provide a pleasant journey. The most popular journeys include Hanover to Bad Harzburg with the RE10, Bad Harzburg/Goslar to Braunschweig with the RB42/43, Braunschweig to Uelzen with the RB47, and Lueneburg to Dannenberg on the RB32.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average erixx Duration
44m
Cheapest erixx Price
€18
erixx frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to fare conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for cancelled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Seat reservation
Seat reservations not possible on regional trains
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require a ticket
Quiet zone

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Lüneburg and Hamburg

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When taking a train from Lüneburg to Hamburg, you can count on Deutsche Bahn, metronom, erixx for the best way to get you to Hamburg. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Lüneburg and Hamburg and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

FAQs: Trains from Lüneburg to Hamburg

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lüneburg 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.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Lüneburg to Hamburg can start from as little as €7 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Lüneburg to Hamburg is €26; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Lüneburg to Hamburg is 24m to travel the 45 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Lüneburg to Hamburg leaves at 12:05 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Lüneburg to Hamburg leaves at 11:35 PM.
Yes,there are 6 direct trains a day from Lüneburg to Hamburg with Deutsche Bahn, metronom. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
Yes, you can take a night train from Lüneburg to Hamburg with Deutsche Bahn. Find all the info regarding night trains in Europe.
A day trip to Hamburg from Lüneburg is worth doing with a journey time of 24m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
Yes, you can take a train between Lüneburg and Hamburg.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Lüneburg to Hamburg

Most Lüneburg to Hamburg trains use the Lüneburg to Hamburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Hamburg Airport. Use this guide to compare Lüneburg and Hamburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Lüneburg
Arrival train stations in Hamburg

Which Lüneburg station do trains to Hamburg leave from?

Trains from Lüneburg to Hamburg leave from Lüneburg. The station is from Lüneburg city centre at Lüneburg, Bahnhofstr. 10, 21337 Lüneburg.
LüneburgLüneburg, Bahnhofstr. 10, 21337 LüneburgWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk

Lüneburg train station facilities and services

Lüneburg 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: Das kleine Cafe, Hanse Grill, India Haus, Mälzer Brau- & Tafelhaus

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Lüneburg. ATMs are available at Lüneburg.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Lüneburg. Information desks are available at Lüneburg.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Lüneburg. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Lüneburg: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Lüneburg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Lüneburg.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Alt-Lüneburger Kutscherstube, Bergström, Bremer Hof, Zum Roten Tore.

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