The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna Centrale to Hamburg Hbf
Cheapest price
$73
Average price
$80
Fastest journey
13 h 19 m
Average duration
15 h 5 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
1011 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna Centrale to Hamburg Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna Centrale to Hamburg Hbf will cost around $80 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $73.
Of the 2 trains that leave Bologna Centrale for Hamburg Hbf on Wed, Nov 05, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct trains cover the 1011 km distance in an average of 15 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 13 h 19 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 16 h 50 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, train, and flight for Bologna Centrale to Hamburg Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna Centrale to Hamburg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €57. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €57, and a train costs an average of €70.
Distance: 628 miles (1011 km)
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Live departures
Bologna Centrale to Hamburg Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna Centrale to Hamburg Hbf trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:52 AM Bologna Centrale | 13h19 | 9:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:52 AM Bologna Centrale | 16h50 | 4:42 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna Centrale to Hamburg Hbf
Distance 628 miles (1011 km) |
Average train duration 13h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $86 (€70) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 13h 3m |
First train 07:52 |
Last train 11:52 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Bologna Centrale to Hamburg Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Bologna Centrale and Hamburg Hbf from $70 (€57). 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.
FAQs: Trains from Bologna Centrale to Hamburg Hbf

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bologna Centrale to Hamburg Hbf
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
- 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.
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