The cheapest and fastest trains from Munich Airport to Hamburg
Cheapest price
$160
Average price
$193
Fastest journey
6 h 29 m
Average duration
6 h 35 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
594 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Munich Airport to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Munich Airport to Hamburg will cost around $193 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $160.
It's difficult to get from Munich Airport to Hamburg without transferring at least once.
S 8 · ICE 538 · ICE 1578
S 8 · ICE 1224 · ICE 578
S 8 · ICE 788
S 8 · ICE 680
S 8 · ICE 880
S 8 · ICE 788
S 8 · ICE 680
S 8 · ICE 880
S 8 · ICE 588
S 8 · ICE 1224 · ICE 578Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Munich Airport to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Munich Airport to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €61. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €61, and a flight costs an average of €180.
Distance: 369 miles (594 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
€162 Average price | €229 Average price | €83 Average price Cheapest |
7h 52m Average total duration 7h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 46m Average total duration 8h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Munich Airport to Hamburg train times
The table below shows live departures for Munich Airport to Hamburg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S 8 · ICE 680 | On time 7:24 AM Munich Airport Terminal station | 6h31 | 1:55 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S 8 · ICE 880 | On time 8:24 AM Munich Airport Terminal station | 6h31 | 2:55 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S 8 · ICE 1224 · ICE 578 | On time 8:44 AM Munich Airport Terminal station | 6h52 | 3:36 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S 8 · ICE 538 · ICE 1578 | On time 9:24 AM Munich Airport Terminal station | 7h08 | 4:32 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S 8 · ICE 588 | On time 9:24 AM Munich Airport Terminal station | 6h31 | 3:55 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S 8 · ICE 788 | On time 10:24 AM Munich Airport Terminal station | 6h29 | 4:53 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Munich Airport to Hamburg
Distance 369 miles (594 km) |
Average train duration 7h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $100 (€82) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 6h 31m |
First train 06:49 |
Last train 13:24 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Munich Airport to Hamburg start from as low as $100 (€82) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $198 (€162) depending on the train type and class.
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Munich Airport to Hamburg trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Munich Airport and Hamburg from $75 (€61). 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 Munich Airport to Hamburg

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Munich Airport to Hamburg
- 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
- Manhattan Pizza-Service
- Mangold
- Domino's Pizza
- Farina
- Superbude Hotel, Hostel, Home
- Most wanted Burger
- LüttLiv
- T.R.U.D.E.
- Schweinske Barmbek
- Hotel am Stadtpark
- IntercityHotel Hamburg-Barmbek
- McDonald's
- Subway
- Essino
- Schanzenbäcker
- Novum Hotel Belmondo Hamburg
- Mercure Hamburg City
- Eleazar Novum
- Terminus
- 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
- Monday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Tuesday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Wednesday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Thursday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Friday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Casa Vecchia
- Burger Lounge
- Il mío
- Olivo
- Sachsentor
- Hotel Hanseat
- O Pescador
- Asia Quick
- Paulaner's
- Burger King
- Hotel Stella Maris
- Empire Riverside Hotel
- Hotel St. Joseph
- Auto-Parkhotel
- Alte Deichkate
- Panorama
- Pizza Time´s
- Akropolis
- Call a Pizza
- Hotel Heckkaten
- Café Bom Dia
- Oktober Harburg
- Hünkar
- Yoko Sushi Harburg
- Hotel Panorama
- Hotel Harburger Hof
- Hotel Jeta
- Hotel Süderelbe
- Cafe Schmidt
- Block House
- Röperhof
- L'Europeo
- Hotel Schmidt
- INDIAN FOOD
- Pizza Max
- Blockhouse
- The Locks
- Messologi
- Sakana Sushi Lounge
- Orient Plaza Restaurant
- Pizza Johlo
- Asia Quick
- Burger King
- KFC
- Hesburger
- Empire Riverside Hotel
- Hotel St. Joseph
- Auto-Parkhotel
- East Hotel
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Kirchenallee and Steintorwall.
- Block House
- Schweinske
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Europäischer Hof Hamburg
- Reichshof Hamburg, Curio Collection by Hilton
- IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Sixt
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for S-Bahn and regional trains
- Hall 2: platforms 7-14 for long-distance trains
- Hall 3: U-Bahn connections
- U-Bahn: Line U1, Line U2, Line U3
- S-Bahn: Line S1, Line S2, Line S3
- Bus: Several lines available
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