The cheapest and fastest trains from Horsens to Hamburg
Cheapest price
$42
Average price
$60
Fastest journey
3 h 44 m
Average duration
4 h 21 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
254 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Horsens to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Horsens to Hamburg will cost around $60 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $42.
Of the 4 trains that leave Horsens for Hamburg every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 254 km distance in an average of 4 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 46 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.








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Compare train, flight and coach for Horsens to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Horsens to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 3h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $176.
Distance: 254 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$61 Average Price Cheapest | $76 Average Price | $552 Average Price |
4h 18m Average total duration 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 29m Average total duration 10h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Horsens to Hamburg train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 420 · EC 393 | On time 7:18 am Horsens station | 4h43 | 12:01 pm Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 50424 · IC 55757 · RE 11171 | On time 8:18 am Horsens station | 4h57 | 1:15 pm Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 428 · EC 395 | On time 9:18 am Horsens station | 4h42 | 2:00 pm Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 50432 · IC 55759 · RE 11175 | On time 10:18 am Horsens station | 4h57 | 3:15 pm Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 50440 · IC 55761 · RE 11179 | On time 12:18 pm Horsens station | 4h58 | 5:16 pm Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Horsens to Hamburg
Distance 254 km |
Average train duration 3h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 34m |
First train 00:06 |
Last train 23:56 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Danish Railways (DSB) from Horsens to Hamburg trainsDeutsche Bahn, Danish Railways (DSB) trains will get you between Horsens and Hamburg from $31. 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.
Danish Railways (DSB)
FAQs: Horsens to Hamburg train

Passengers board the train most frequently from Horsens station, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Hamburg Hbf, located away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Horsens and Hamburg
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Access via Stationsvej.
- Dollys
- Restaurant Flammen
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- DKK 5
- Scandic Bygholm Park
- Jørgensens Hotel
- Zleep Hotel Horsens
- Located in the main hall
- 496 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for regional and local trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Regional trains to Aarhus and Copenhagen
- 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.
- Octopus Fisch Haus
- Olympisches Feuer
- Pamukkale Köz
- Souperia
- Cabo Hotel
- Stadthaushotel
- Superbude St. Pauli
- Pyjama Park Schanzenviertel
- 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
- 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
