How much is the train ticket from Stuttgart to Hamburg?

The cheapest train tickets from Stuttgart to Hamburg start at $33. The average price for this train route is around $117. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Stuttgart to Hamburg?

The average train trip from Stuttgart to Hamburg takes 6h 26m and covers 534 km. The quickest train gets you there in 5h 6m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE .

Which train operators serve the Stuttgart to Hamburg route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 10 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE , FlixTrain , Deutsche Bahn .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Stuttgart to Hamburg?

The earliest train from Stuttgart to Hamburg departs at 6:05am. The latest train departs at 10:49pm.

What is the best train operator from Stuttgart to Hamburg?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Stuttgart to Hamburg?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Stuttgart to Hamburg?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn , with a punctuality rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Stuttgart to Hamburg?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Stuttgart to Hamburg from $16 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures for Stuttgart to Hamburg on April 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:14am	Hbf	11h 41m	7:55pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
	7:23am	Stuttgart Hbf	5h 6m	12:29pm	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	4:45am	STR Airport	11h 49m	4:34pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	8:14am	Hbf	8h 20m	4:34pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	7:23am	Stuttgart Hbf	5h 6m	12:29pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Stuttgart to Hamburg on April 14
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:23pm	Stuttgart Hbf	5h 7m	12:30am	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	7:23am	Stuttgart Hbf	5h 6m	12:29pm	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	4:45am	STR Airport	11h 49m	4:34pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	8:14am	Hbf	8h 20m	4:34pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	7:23am	Stuttgart Hbf	5h 6m	12:29pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Stuttgart to Hamburg on April 15
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:14am	Hbf	11h 41m	7:55pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
	7:23am	Stuttgart Hbf	5h 6m	12:29pm	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
	8:14am	Hbf	8h 20m	4:34pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:14am	Hbf	12h 26m	8:40pm	HAM Airport	No tags
	7:23am	Stuttgart Hbf	5h 6m	12:29pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Stuttgart to Hamburg on April 16
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:14am	Hbf	11h 41m	7:55pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
	7:23am	Stuttgart Hbf	5h 6m	12:29pm	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
	8:14am	Hbf	8h 20m	4:34pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:14am	Hbf	12h 26m	8:40pm	HAM Airport	No tags
	7:23am	Stuttgart Hbf	5h 6m	12:29pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Stuttgart to Hamburg on April 17
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	9:40am	STR Airport	10h 54m	8:34pm	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	7:23am	Stuttgart Hbf	5h 6m	12:29pm	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	4:45am	STR Airport	11h 49m	4:34pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	8:14am	Hbf	8h 20m	4:34pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	7:23am	Stuttgart Hbf	5h 6m	12:29pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Stuttgart to Hamburg on April 18
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	4:45am	STR Airport	11h 49m	4:34pm	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	7:23am	Stuttgart Hbf	5h 6m	12:29pm	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	9:40am	STR Airport	10h 54m	8:34pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	8:14am	Hbf	8h 20m	4:34pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	6:05am	Stuttgart Hbf	5h 24m	11:29am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Stuttgart to Hamburg on April 19
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:14pm	Hbf	12h 1m	4:15am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
	7:23am	Stuttgart Hbf	5h 6m	12:29pm	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	4:45am	STR Airport	11h 49m	4:34pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	8:14am	Hbf	8h 20m	4:34pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	7:23am	Stuttgart Hbf	5h 6m	12:29pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:50 PM CEST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Stuttgart to Hamburg

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Hamburg. The journey takes about 6 hours 26 minutes, and with fares starting at just $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10train per day

6h 26mAverage Duration

534 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$42 - $282	Average Duration15h	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$33 - $312	Average Duration6h 26m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Stuttgart and Hamburg?

Stuttgart

A
Hbf
Arnulf-Klett-Platz 29, 70173 Stuttgart, Germany
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B
Stuttgart Airport
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C
Stuttgart Hbf Tief
Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof, Lautenschlagerstraße 4, 70173 Stuttgart, Germany

Hamburg

A
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Bahnsteig Gleis 7 + 8, 20099 Hamburg, Germany
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B
Harburg
Hörstener Str. 1, 21079 Hamburg, Germany
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C
Hamburg Airport
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D
Hamburg Altona
Bahnhof Altona, Scheel-Plessen-Straße 17, 22765 Hamburg, Germany

Train companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.5/517 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi3.4

FlixTrain

3.1/525 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.5

Wi‑Fi2.5

Deutsche Bahn

4.1/58 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.0

Cleanliness3.8

Wi‑Fi3.1

DE train companies:Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Slovak Rail, WESTbahn, ÖBB

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Stuttgart to Hamburg by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Stuttgart to Hamburg?
The cheapest train tickets from Stuttgart to Hamburg start at $33. The average price for this train route is around $117. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Stuttgart to Hamburg?
The average train trip from Stuttgart to Hamburg takes 6h 26m and covers 534 km. The quickest train gets you there in 5h 6m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Stuttgart to Hamburg route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 10 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Stuttgart to Hamburg?
The earliest train from Stuttgart to Hamburg departs at 6:05am. The latest train departs at 10:49pm.
What is the best train operator from Stuttgart to Hamburg?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Stuttgart to Hamburg?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Stuttgart to Hamburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with a punctuality rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Stuttgart to Hamburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

04-11

$122

04-12

$154

Today

$96

04-14

$31

04-15

$96

04-16

$83

04-17

$96

04-18

$74

The cheapest trip from Stuttgart to Hamburg was searched and found on Apr 14, 2026 with a price of $31

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Stuttgart to Hamburg, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $31 to $430 for a train ticket from Stuttgart to Hamburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $31 which is on 2026-04-14.