The cheapest and fastest trains from The Hague to Hamburg
- Cheapest price on Nov 15
- €44
- Average ticket price on Nov 15
- €87
- Fastest journey on Nov 15
- 5 h 12 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 15
- 5 h 28 m
- Trains on Nov 15
- 16
- Distance
- 419 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from The Hague to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from The Hague to Hamburg will cost around €87 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €44.
It's difficult to get from The Hague to Hamburg without transferring at least once.
IC 1765 · ICE 243 · ICE 1045:25 PM 5h50 The Hague Centraal 11:15 PM Hamburg Hbf €44 1 One-way 2 transfers
IC 1418 · ICE 1414:22 AM 6h15 Den Haag HS 10:37 AM Hamburg Harburg €48 1 One-way 1 transfer
IC 625 · IC 1727 · 20365 · ICE 6147:40 AM 6h35 The Hague Centraal 2:15 PM Hamburg Hbf €49 1 One-way 3 transfers
IC 1426 · RE 4321 · ICD 1823 · IC 17236:21 AM 6h19 Den Haag HS 12:40 PM Hamburg Harburg €59 1 One-way 5 transfers
RE 4321 · ICD 1823 · IC 1723 · 203636:12 AM 6h28 The Hague Centraal 12:40 PM Hamburg Harburg €59 1 One-way 4 transfers
IC 1757 · ICE 2413:25 PM 5h12 The Hague Centraal 8:37 PM Hamburg Harburg €114 1 One-way 1 transfer
IC 1741 · ICE 14711:25 AM 5h20 The Hague Centraal 4:45 PM Hamburg Harburg €126 1 One-way 1 transfer
IC 531 · ICE 1459:10 AM 5h27 The Hague Centraal 2:37 PM Hamburg Harburg €126 1 One-way 1 transfer
IC 665 · ICE 243 · ICE 1045:40 PM 5h36 The Hague Centraal 11:16 PM Hamburg Hbf €96 1 One-way 2 transfers
IC 1739 · 20371 · ICE 103210:55 AM 5h44 The Hague Centraal 4:39 PM Hamburg Harburg €111 1 One-way 2 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from The Hague to Hamburg
Trains from The Hague to Hamburg run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €25 but you can travel from only €14 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 419 km distance in 4h 39m.
Distance 419 km |
Average train duration 5h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price €25 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 39m |
First train 12:20 AM |
Last train 11:52 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
Live departures
The Hague to Hamburg train times
The table below shows live departures for The Hague to Hamburg trains for today, Saturday, November 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 1131 · IC 3529 · 20077 · ICE 1020 | 8:49 AM The Hague Centraal | 5h00 | 1:49 PM Hamburg Hbf | 4 transfers | |
IC 1733 · ICE 145 | On time 9:25 AM The Hague Centraal | 5h12 | 2:37 PM Hamburg Harburg | 1 transfer | |
IC 1735 · 20369 · ICE 612 | Delayed 9:55 AM The Hague Centraal | 6h20 | 3:17 PM 3:17 PMHamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 1739 · 20371 · ICE 1032 | On time 10:55 AM The Hague Centraal | 5h44 | 4:39 PM Hamburg Harburg | 2 transfers | |
IC 1741 · ICE 147 | On time 11:25 AM The Hague Centraal | 5h20 | 4:45 PM Hamburg Harburg | 1 transfer | |
IC 1743 · 20373 · ICE 610 | On time 11:55 AM The Hague Centraal | 6h20 | 6:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 1749 · ICE 149 · ICE 108 | Delayed 1:25 PM The Hague Centraal | 5h50 | 6:17 PM 6:17 PMHamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 1751 · 20377 · ICE 518 | On time 1:55 PM The Hague Centraal | 6h07 | 8:02 PM Hamburg Harburg | 2 transfers | |
IC 1757 · ICE 241 | On time 3:25 PM The Hague Centraal | 5h12 | 8:37 PM Hamburg Harburg | 1 transfer | |
IC 1759 · 20381 · ICE 516 | On time 3:55 PM The Hague Centraal | 6h21 | 10:16 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 1418 · ICE 141 | On time 4:22 AM Den Haag HS | 6h15 | 10:37 AM Hamburg Harburg | 1 transfer | |
RE 4321 · ICD 1823 · IC 1723 · 20363 | On time 6:12 AM The Hague Centraal | 6h28 | 12:40 PM Hamburg Harburg | 4 transfers | |
IC 1426 · RE 4321 · ICD 1823 · IC 1723 | On time 6:21 AM Den Haag HS | 6h19 | 12:40 PM Hamburg Harburg | 5 transfers | |
IC 3125 · ICD 1825 · ICE 143 · ICE 204 | On time 7:01 AM The Hague Centraal | 6h14 | 1:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 625 · IC 1727 · 20365 · ICE 614 | On time 7:40 AM The Hague Centraal | 6h35 | 2:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
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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.
metronom
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FAQs: Trains from The Hague to Hamburg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from The Hague 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 The Hague to Hamburg
Most The Hague to Hamburg trains use the Den Haag Centraal to Hamburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Hamburg-Harburg. Use this guide to compare The Hague and Hamburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which The Hague station do trains to Hamburg leave from?
Getting to Den Haag Centraal from The Hague city centre
Den Haag Centraal is 1 km from The Hague city centre. Public transport options include:
Den Haag Centraal train station facilities and services
Den Haag Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Pavlov, The Penthouse
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Den Haag Centraal. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Den Haag Centraal. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Den Haag Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Den Haag Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Den Haag Centraal: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Park Centraal Den Haag, Holiday Inn Express The Hague - Parliament, Novotel Den Haag City Centre.
Getting to Den Haag Hs from The Hague city centre
Den Haag Hs is 1 km from The Hague city centre. Public transport options include:
Den Haag Hs train station facilities and services
Den Haag Hs has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Basaal, The Penthouse Restaurant
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Den Haag Hs. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Den Haag Hs. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Den Haag Hs: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Den Haag Hs: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Den Haag Hs: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Den Haag Central, The Student Hotel The Hague, Novotel Den Haag City Centre.
Getting to Den Haag Moerwijk from The Hague city centre
Den Haag Moerwijk is 2 km from The Hague city centre. Public transport options include:
Den Haag Moerwijk train station facilities and services
Den Haag Moerwijk has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Den Haag Moerwijk.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Den Haag Moerwijk.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Den Haag Moerwijk: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Den Haag Moerwijk: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Den Haag Moerwijk.
Which Hamburg station do trains from The Hague arrive at?
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 Airport from Hamburg city centre
Hamburg Airport is 6 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Airport train station facilities and services
Hamburg Airport 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: McDonald's, St. Pauli, Scoom, McCafé
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg Airport. ATMs are available at Hamburg Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Airport. Information desks are available at Hamburg Airport.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg Airport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hamburg Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hamburg Airport: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Airport.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Leonardo Inn Airport.
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