To Hamburg by train
With ICE
Quickly to the heart of Hamburg
- From € 33 one-way trip with ICE
- Travel time Amsterdam – Hamburg: 5.15 hrs
- Tip! Early booking = lowest prices
The port city of Hamburg is reminiscent of Amsterdam with its many bridges and water. A walk through the Speicherstadt comes highly recommended. This neighbourhood is a complex of warehouses spread over small islands on the river Elbe. Via the underground St. Pauli-Elb tunnel, you can cycle or walk from the centre to the harbour to admire the skyline. There's plenty of choice for culture lovers: the city has an impressive opera house, Kunsthal, and other museums.
Travel information train Hamburg
With the international train ICE, you can travel from Amsterdam Central Station and just change trains once to get to Hamburg. During your trip you will have all you need to have a pleasant journey and relax in a comfortable chair.
Overview travel time to Hamburg
| Route | Travel time | Transfers | Header | Header |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam - Hamburg | 5.15 hours | 1 | Content | Content |
| Utrecht - Hamburg | 5.08 hours | 2 | Content | Content |
| Rotterdam - Hamburg | 6.04 hours | 2 | Content | Content |
| Arnhem - Hamburg | 5.04 hours | 2 | Content | Content |
| Groningen - Hamburg | 3.44 hours | 2 | Content | Content |
| Eindhoven - Hamburg | 5.46 hours | 2 | Content | Content |
| Tilburg - Hamburg | 5.41 hours | 2 | Content | Content |
| Schiphol - Hamburg | 5.23 hours | 2 | Content | Content |
| Breda - Hamburg | 5.56 hours | 2 | Content | Content |
| Nijmegen - Hamburg | 4.36 hours | 2 | Content | Content |
For a complete travel itinerary, consult our itinerary planner
Prices train tickets Hamburg station
ICE offers different fare types for your journey. You can choose the Flexpreis, Sparpreis or Supersparpreis Europa rate. Each rate has its own conditions.
The price depends on
- The moment of booking - Early booking means lowest prices
- Travel class - 1st or 2nd class
- Flexibility - Regarding changing or cancelling bookings
Options flexibility ICE
Supersparpreis Europa
- Always the lowest rates
- Can be booked until departure
- Changes and cancellations not possible
Sparpreis Europa
- Low rates
- Can be booked until departure
- Changes and cancellations possible at a cost
Flexpreis Europa
- Can be booked until departure
- Changes or cancellations free of charge (except for reservation costs)
- City Ticket included*
*City Ticket: In a significant number of German cities free tickets from/to station with local transport
Book in advance and save money
Do you already know what day and time you want to travel? Then choose for a Supersparpreis Europa rate: the best rate for the price-conscious travellers. You will not be able to cancel or rebook the ticket.
General tips for getting the cheapest tickets
- Book as early as possibly to have the most chance of getting the cheapest tickets.
- Travelling in the evening is often cheaper.
- For a weekend getaway, travel Sat-Sun-Mon instead of Fri-Sat-Sun.
- Book online to avoid booking fee.
Practical information
To make your trip that much easier, we have summed up certain practical issues for you.
Facilities on board
Read more about all the facilities on board, so that you can make your trip as comfortable as possible.
Read more about ICE facilities
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Please keep in mind that there could be delays or engineering works and check your trip with the itinerary planner. That way, you will never get an unpleasant surprise!
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Free access to the lounges
If you have a 1st class ticket, you can enjoy a free drink at the NS International Lounge in Amsterdam and Rotterdam. You also have access to the 1st class lounge of Deutsche Bahn at Berlin Hauptbahnhof, where you can enjoy a free snack and drink (excluding the Supersparpreis rate (Europe) and the Sparpreis Europe rate).
Seat reservation
In summer 2026 from 26 June to 31 August, seat reservation is compulsory for international train travel. At other times, reserving a seat is not compulsory. However, we do recommend it. You will receive a confirmation after booking that includes the carriage number and your seat number.
Do you have a train ticket between the Netherlands and Germany without a seat reservation? And want to make sure you can sit down? Then you can reserve a seat online.
Seat reservation 1st class
When booking a first class full-flex ticket, the seat reservation costs are included in the price of your ticket.
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