The cheapest and fastest trains from Wilhelmshaven to Hamburg
Cheapest price
€19
Average price
€37
Fastest journey
2 h 34 m
Average duration
2 h 34 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
126 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wilhelmshaven to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wilhelmshaven to Hamburg will cost around €37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €19.
Of the 5 trains that leave Wilhelmshaven for Hamburg on Thu, Nov 06, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 126 km distance in an average of 2 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 34 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 2 h 34 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.










Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Wilhelmshaven to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wilhelmshaven to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, and a train costs an average of €22.
Distance: 126 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€44 Average price | €23 Average price Cheapest |
2h 50m Average total duration 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Wilhelmshaven to Hamburg train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NWB 75308+ RE 52037 · ICE 208 | On time 7:40 AM Wilhelmshaven station | 2h34 | 10:14 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
NWB 75308+ IC 2037 · ICE 208 | On time 7:40 AM Wilhelmshaven station | 2h34 | 10:14 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
NWB RS3+ ICE 616 | Delayed 8:08 AM Wilhelmshaven station | 3h11 | 11:25 AM 11:25 AMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
NWB 75310+ RE 4415 · ICE 616 | Delayed 8:40 AM Wilhelmshaven station | 2h39 | 11:25 AM 11:25 AMHamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
NWB 75312+ IC 2039 · ICE 206 | Delayed 9:40 AM Wilhelmshaven station | 2h34 | 12:33 PM 12:33 PMHamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
NWB 75312+ RE 52039 · ICE 206 | Delayed 9:40 AM Wilhelmshaven station | 2h34 | 12:33 PM 12:33 PMHamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
NWB 75314+ RE 4419 · ICE 614 | Delayed 10:40 AM Wilhelmshaven station | 2h34 | 1:23 PM 1:23 PMHamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
NWB 75316+ RE 52431 · ICE 202 | On time 11:40 AM Wilhelmshaven station | 2h34 | 2:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
NWB 75316+ IC 2431 · ICE 202 | On time 11:40 AM Wilhelmshaven station | 2h34 | 2:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
NWB 75318+ RE 4423 · ICE 612 | Delayed 12:40 PM Wilhelmshaven station | 2h34 | 3:23 PM 3:23 PMHamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
NWB 75320+ RE 52433 · ICE 200 | On time 1:40 PM Wilhelmshaven station | 2h34 | 4:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
NWB 75320+ IC 2433 · ICE 200 | On time 1:40 PM Wilhelmshaven station | 2h34 | 4:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
NWB RS3+ ICE 610 | Delayed 2:08 PM Wilhelmshaven station | 3h06 | 5:22 PM 5:22 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
NWB 75322+ RE 4427 · ICE 610 | Delayed 2:40 PM Wilhelmshaven station | 2h34 | 5:22 PM 5:22 PMHamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
NWB RS3+ ICE 108 | On time 3:08 PM Wilhelmshaven station | 3h06 | 6:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
NWB 75324+ RE 52435 · ICE 108 | On time 3:40 PM Wilhelmshaven station | 2h34 | 6:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
NWB 75324+ IC 2435 · ICE 108 | On time 3:40 PM Wilhelmshaven station | 2h34 | 6:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
NWB RS3+ ICE 518 | On time 4:08 PM Wilhelmshaven station | 3h06 | 7:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
NWB 75326+ RE 4431 · ICE 518 | On time 4:40 PM Wilhelmshaven station | 2h34 | 7:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
NWB RS3+ EC 8 | On time 5:08 PM Wilhelmshaven station | 3h06 | 8:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
NWB 75328+ IC 2437 · EC 8 | On time 5:40 PM Wilhelmshaven station | 2h34 | 8:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
NWB 75328+ RE 52437 · EC 8 | On time 5:40 PM Wilhelmshaven station | 2h34 | 8:14 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| Thursday, November 6 | |||||
![]() | 4:40 AM Wilhelmshaven | 3h03 | 7:43 AM Hamburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:40 AM Wilhelmshaven | 2h34 | 9:14 AM Hamburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wilhelmshaven to Hamburg
Distance 126 km |
Average train duration 2h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price €22 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 2h 34m |
First train 00:12 |
Last train 23:10 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Metronom, NordWestBahn from Wilhelmshaven to Hamburg trainsDeutsche Bahn, Metronom, NordWestBahn trains will get you between Wilhelmshaven and Hamburg from €22. 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.
Metronom
NordWestBahn
FAQs: Trains from Wilhelmshaven to Hamburg

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Wilhelmshaven to Hamburg
- China Restaurant Pacific
- Subway
- PHO
- Tayfun-Grill
- City Hotel Valois
- Atlantic Hotel
- Home
- 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
- Monday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00
- Hunt Coffee
- Haerlin
- Gran Sasso
- Double Coffee
- Hotel Hanseatin
- Renaissance
- Hotel Preuß
- Hotel Amsterdam
- 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: 06:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00
- Ethio
- Trattoria Toscana
- Marta
- Pavillon
- Schanzenstern Bio-Restaurant
- Hotel Hamburg Altona
- Hotel Central
- Best Western Raphael Hotel Altona
- Kochburg
- Schweinske
- Mina
- Calabrese Eiscafé
- RAPHAEL HOTEL WÄLDERHAUS
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