The cheapest and fastest trains from Regensburg to Hamburg
Cheapest price
$308
Average price
$334
Fastest journey
5 h 20 m
Average duration
5 h 44 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
527 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Regensburg to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Regensburg to Hamburg will cost around $334 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $308.
To travel from Regensburg to Hamburg you need to make at least one change.
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Compare train, coach and flight for Regensburg to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Regensburg to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $73.
Distance: 527 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$162 Average Price | $55 Average Price Cheapest | $234 Average Price |
8h 42m Average total duration 8h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 0m Average total duration 9h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Regensburg to Hamburg train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:27 am Regensburg | 5h27 | 11:54 am Hamburg | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:35 am Regensburg | 5h20 | 1:55 pm Hamburg | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:45 am Regensburg | 6h10 | 2:55 pm Hamburg | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 4:45 pm Regensburg | 7h38 | 12:23 am Hamburg | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:59 pm Regensburg | 7h43 | 4:42 am Hamburg | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Regensburg to Hamburg
Distance 527 km |
Average train duration 8h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $44 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 14m |
First train 00:13 |
Last train 23:50 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Österreichische Bundesbahnen from Regensburg to Hamburg trainsDeutsche Bahn, Österreichische Bundesbahnen trains will get you between Regensburg and Hamburg from $26. 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.
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
FAQs: Regensburg to Hamburg train

Passengers board the train most frequently from Regensburg Hbf, 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 Regensburg and Hamburg
- Monday: 06:10 - 18:45
- Tuesday: 06:10 - 18:45
- Wednesday: 06:10 - 18:45
- Thursday: 06:10 - 18:45
- Friday: 06:10 - 18:45
- Saturday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Sunday: 10:00 - 16:30
- L'Osteria da Nino
- Pritanio
- Heuport
- Zara
- Star Inn
- Bischofshof
- Münchner Hof
- Kaiserhof
- 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
- 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
- Asia Lam
- Dutch
- Schweinske
- Sultan's Kepub
- 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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