The cheapest and fastest trains from Maastricht to Hamburg
Cheapest price
€39
Average price
€60
Fastest journey
6 h 13 m
Average duration
6 h 29 m
Trains per day
26
Distance
423 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Maastricht to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Maastricht to Hamburg will cost around €60 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €39.
It's difficult to get from Maastricht to Hamburg without transferring at least 2 times.
FlixBus+
FlixTrain5:00 AM8h28Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)1:28 PMHamburg Hbf€391One-way1 transfer
FlixBus+
FlixTrain5:00 AM8h28Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)1:28 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof€391One-way1 transfer
FlixBus+
FlixTrain5:00 AM8h16Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)1:16 PMHamburg Harburg€401One-way1 transfer
18981 · Bus RE18 · 26401 · ICE 102811:53 PM8h46Maastricht station8:39 AMHamburg Hbf€441One-way3 transfers
18977 · Bus RE18 · 26845 · ICE 92010:53 PM8h15Maastricht station7:08 AMHamburg Hbf€541One-way3 transfers
18919 · ICE 1547 · ICE 6148:23 AM6h13Maastricht station2:36 PMHamburg Hbf€611One-way2 transfers
IC 2736 · 32234 · 20077 · ICE 6129:59 AM6h33Maastricht station4:32 PMHamburg Hbf€611One-way3 transfers
IC 2732 · 32230 · 20075 · ICE 2028:59 AM6h33Maastricht station3:32 PMHamburg Hbf€611One-way3 transfers
IC 2740 · 32238 · 20079 · ICE 20010:59 AM6h33Maastricht station5:32 PMHamburg Hbf€551One-way3 transfers
IC 2752 · 32250 · 20085 · ICE 5181:59 PM6h33Maastricht station8:32 PMHamburg Hbf€611One-way3 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Maastricht to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Maastricht to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 33m. 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 €25, and a flight costs an average of €65.
Distance: 423 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€75 Average price | €42 Average price Cheapest | €192 Average price |
6h 26m Average total duration 5h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 57m Average total duration 8h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Maastricht to Hamburg train times
The table below shows live departures for Maastricht to Hamburg trains for tomorrow, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 5:00 AM Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) | 8h28 | 1:28 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 5:00 AM Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) | 8h16 | 1:16 PM Hamburg Harburg | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 5:00 AM Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) | 8h28 | 1:28 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
18919 · ICE 1547 · ICE 614 | 8:23 AM Maastricht station | 6h13 | 2:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
18921 · 10318 · ICE 202 | On time 8:53 AM Maastricht station | 6h39 | 3:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2732 · 32230 · 20075 · ICE 202 | On time 8:59 AM Maastricht station | 6h33 | 3:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
18925 · 10320 · ICE 612 | 9:53 AM Maastricht station | 6h39 | 4:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2736 · 32234 · 20077 · ICE 612 | 9:59 AM Maastricht station | 6h33 | 4:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
18929 · 10322 · ICE 200 | On time 10:53 AM Maastricht station | 6h39 | 5:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2740 · 32238 · 20079 · ICE 200 | On time 10:59 AM Maastricht station | 6h33 | 5:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
18933 · 10324 · ICE 610 | 11:53 AM Maastricht station | 6h44 | 6:37 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2744 · 32242 · 20081 · ICE 610 | 11:59 AM Maastricht station | 6h38 | 6:37 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
18941 · 10328 · ICE 518 | On time 1:53 PM Maastricht station | 6h39 | 8:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2752 · 32250 · 20085 · ICE 518 | On time 1:59 PM Maastricht station | 6h33 | 8:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
18945 · 10330 · ICE 106 | On time 2:53 PM Maastricht station | 6h39 | 9:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2756 · 32254 · 20087 · ICE 106 | On time 2:59 PM Maastricht station | 6h33 | 9:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
18949 · 10332 · ICE 516 | On time 3:53 PM Maastricht station | 6h44 | 10:37 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2760 · 32258 · 20089 · ICE 516 | On time 3:59 PM Maastricht station | 6h38 | 10:37 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
18953 · 10334 · ICE 104 | On time 4:53 PM Maastricht station | 6h46 | 11:39 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2764 · 32262 · 20091 · ICE 104 | On time 4:59 PM Maastricht station | 6h40 | 11:39 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
18957 · 10336 · ICE 514 | On time 5:53 PM Maastricht station | 6h39 | 12:32 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2968 · 32266 · 20093 · ICE 514 | On time 5:59 PM Maastricht station | 6h33 | 12:32 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
18961 · 26433 · 10235 · 14072 | 6:53 PM Maastricht station | 11h32 | 6:25 AM Hamburg Hbf | 4 transfers | |
18965 · 26435 · 89739 · S1 | 7:53 PM Maastricht station | 10h32 | 6:25 AM Hamburg Hbf | 6 transfers | |
18977 · Bus RE18 · 26845 · ICE 920 | On time 10:53 PM Maastricht station | 8h15 | 7:08 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
18981 · Bus RE18 · 26401 · ICE 1028 | On time 11:53 PM Maastricht station | 8h46 | 8:39 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Maastricht to Hamburg
Trains from Maastricht to Hamburg run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €33 but you can travel from only €25 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:13, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 423 km distance in 5h 34m.
Distance 423 km |
Average train duration 5h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price €33 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 5h 34m |
First train 12:13 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 42 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, metronom, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Maastricht to Hamburg trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, metronom, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Maastricht and Hamburg from €25. 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
metronom
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
FAQs: Trains from Maastricht to Hamburg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Maastricht 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 Maastricht to Hamburg
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from the Stationsstraat.
- Restaurant Witloof
- Grand Café Maastricht Soiron
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.70
- Crowne Plaza Maastricht
- Hotel Beaumont
- Kaboom Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- 3,000 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to Belgium and Germany
- Hall 2: ticket office and information desk
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Intercity and regional connections
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station and at the MECC Maastricht.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- NH Maastricht
- Hotel Randwyck
- Apart Hotel Randwyck
- 110 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for regional and intercity trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Connections to Maastricht and Heerlen
- 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: 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
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