The cheapest and fastest trains from Stuttgart to Hamburg
Cheapest price
€32
Average price
€114
Fastest journey
5 h 6 m
Average duration
5 h 6 m
Trains per day
34
Distance
536 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stuttgart to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stuttgart to Hamburg will cost around €114 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €32.
Of the 34 trains that leave Stuttgart for Hamburg on Sun, Jan 18, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jan 18 the direct trains cover the 536 km distance in an average of 5 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 6 m .
On Sun, Jan 18 the slowest trains will take 5 h 6 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.
ICE 618
ICE 618 · ICE 78
ICE 698 · ICE 778
FlixBus+
FlixTrain
ICE 510 · ICE 920
ICE 774
ICE 576
ICE 574
ICE 770
ICE 772Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Stuttgart to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, and a flight costs an average of €92.
Distance: 536 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€112 Average price | €47 Average price Cheapest | €258 Average price |
7h 35m Average total duration 7h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 17m Average total duration 9h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Stuttgart to Hamburg train times
The table below shows live departures for Stuttgart to Hamburg trains for today, Saturday, January 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 698 · ICE 778 | Delayed 11:54 PM 11:54 PMStuttgart Hbf | 7h36 | 7:49 AM 7:49 AMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, January 17 | |||||
ICE 618 | Delayed 1:22 AM 1:22 AMStuttgart Hbf | 7h53 | 9:24 AM 9:24 AMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 618 · ICE 78 | Delayed 1:22 AM 1:22 AMStuttgart Hbf | 7h07 | 8:38 AM 8:38 AMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1096 · ICE 1074 | On time 7:05 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h32 | 12:37 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain | 7:14 AM Stuttgart | 8h20 | 3:34 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 692 · ICE 992 · ICE 772 | On time 7:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h40 | 1:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 772 | On time 8:23 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h06 | 1:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 612 · ICE 74 | On time 8:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h40 | 2:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 612 | On time 8:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h26 | 3:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 770 | On time 10:23 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h06 | 3:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 610 | On time 10:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h26 | 5:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 610 · ICE 6 | On time 10:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h40 | 4:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 2814 · ICE 1072 | On time 11:05 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h32 | 4:37 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1094 · ICE 1072 | On time 11:05 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h32 | 4:37 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 578 | On time 12:23 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h06 | 5:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 518 | On time 12:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h26 | 7:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 518 · ICE 72 | On time 12:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h40 | 6:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 576 | On time 2:23 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h06 | 7:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 516 · ECE 4 | On time 2:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h40 | 8:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 516 | On time 2:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h26 | 9:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1092 · ICE 1070 | On time 3:02 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h35 | 8:37 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 2816 · ICE 1070 | On time 3:02 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h35 | 8:37 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 574 | On time 4:23 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h06 | 9:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 514 | On time 4:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h26 | 11:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 514 · ICE 70 | On time 4:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h40 | 10:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 572 | On time 6:23 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h07 | 11:30 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 910 · ICE 1541 · Bus RB31+ 82856 | On time 7:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 9h39 | 5:05 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 590 · ICE 100 · ICE 1541 · Bus RB31 | 7:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 9h16 | 5:05 AM Hamburg Hbf | 4 transfers | |
88647 · ICE 1080 | On time 7:57 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 9h45 | 5:42 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 510 · ICE 1272 · ICE 1080 | On time 8:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 8h53 | 5:42 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
19686 · IC 60470 | On time 10:13 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 8h40 | 6:53 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 698 · ICE 778 | On time 11:54 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 7h36 | 7:30 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, January 18 | |||||
ICE 618 | 1:22 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 8h02 | 9:24 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 618 · ICE 78 | On time 1:22 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 7h07 | 8:29 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 616 | On time 4:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h26 | 11:15 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 616 · ICE 76 | On time 4:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h40 | 10:29 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 774 | 6:23 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h06 | 11:29 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 614 · ECE 8 | On time 6:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h40 | 12:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 614 | On time 6:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h26 | 1:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Stuttgart to Hamburg
Trains from Stuttgart to Hamburg run on average 14 times per day, taking around 7h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €33 but you can travel from only €26 by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 536 km distance in 5h 13m.
Distance 536 km |
Average train duration 7h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price €33 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 5h 13m |
First train 00:11 |
Last train 23:54 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain from Stuttgart to Hamburg trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain trains will get you between Stuttgart and Hamburg from €26. 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 Stuttgart to Hamburg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stuttgart 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.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Stuttgart Hbf, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.4 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 Stuttgart to Hamburg
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located near the north entrance.
- backWERK
- Ditsch
- Kamps Backstube
- Le Crobag
- Dunkin' Donuts
- min min
- Starbucks
- Yorma's
- Escalators and elevators. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- ARCOTEL Camino Stuttgart
- Mirage City Hotel Stuttgart Zentrum Hbf
- Hotel Motel One Stuttgart-Mitte
- Located on the south side of the station near Platform 1.
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Arnulf-Klett-Platz.
- Restaurant Amici
- Block House Stuttgart
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Steigenberger Graf Zeppelin
- Motel One Stuttgart-Hauptbahnhof
- Althoff Hotel am Schlossgarten
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Sixt
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-16 for regional and long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 101-116
- Hall 3: U-Bahn connections
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6
- U-Bahn: Lines U5, U6, U7, U12, U15
- Bus: Several lines available
- 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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