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Taking the train from Hamburg to Vienna in 10 hours 15 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Hamburg to Vienna? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 11 hours 42 minutes to travel the 745 km from Hamburg to Vienna by train, although you can get there in as little as 10 hours 15 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 33 trains per day running on this route. You won't need to worry about making any changes along the way either as direct trains are available. You can travel on this route with either DB or ÖBB trains. Both train companies run modern comfortable services with plenty of room for luggage.
Train tickets from Hamburg to Vienna start from $46.15 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
Keen to book your train tickets to Vienna? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train schedule below, tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs, including first and last train times.
Hamburg to Vienna by train
It takes an average of 11h 42m to travel from Hamburg to Vienna by train, over a distance of around 463 miles (745 km). There are normally 33 trains per day traveling from Hamburg to Vienna and tickets for this journey start from $46.15 when you book in advance.
| First train | 5:31 am | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 11:48 pm | |
| Departure station | Hamburg | |
| Arrival station | Vienna | |
| Journey time | From 10h 15m | |
| Distance | 463 miles (745 km) | |
| Frequency | 33 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From $46.15 | |
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Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB trains from Hamburg to Vienna
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The Deutsche Bahn Group is owned by the German State and controls the majority of rail traffic in Germany as well as in many border regions of the country. Every year, Deutsche Bahn transports several million passengers and many stations in Germany are served exclusively by DB trains, including the ICE, IC and EC fleet.
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ÖBB is the major railway company for Austria, subdivided into several subsidiaries, responsible for certain areas of transport, such as long distance and local transport, the operation of postal buses and the transport of goods. Railjet is ÖBB's high-speed train, which travels at speeds of up to 143 mph (230 km/h) and connects the main Austrian cities with Germany, Hungary, Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Italy.
How do I find cheap train tickets from Hamburg to Vienna?
If you’re planning a trip to Europe soon, our Trainline team of experts have put together some tips to help you find cheap tickets. Booking on the day in Europe is usually more expensive and costs can vary depending on the time of day, route or travel class.
1. Book in advance
2. Be flexible with your travel times
3. Buy a rail pass
4. Choose a slower or connecting train
5. Look out for train ticket sales and deals
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.
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