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Travelling from Hamburg-Altona to Flensburg by train
Looking to travel from Hamburg-Altona to Flensburg by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 2 hours 16 minutes to travel from Hamburg-Altona to Flensburg by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 1 hour 57 minutes though. You'll usually find 21 trains per day running along the 87 miles (140 km) route between these two destinations. You’ll need to make 1 change during the journey to Flensburg, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You'll probably be hopping onto a DB train to get to Flensburg, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Plan your trip ahead and book your train tickets in advance if you want to snap up the cheapest fares. Just start a search in our Journey Planner to view the latest prices for trains from Hamburg-Altona to Flensburg.
If you’re feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Flensburg by train, including our timetable where you can view first and last train times.
Hamburg-Altona to Flensburg by train
| First train | 04:14 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:12 | |
| Departure station | Hamburg-Altona | |
| Arrival station | Flensburg | |
| Journey time | From 1h 57m | |
| Distance | 87 miles (140 km) | |
| Frequency | 21 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
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Deutsche Bahn trains from Hamburg-Altona to Flensburg
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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Cheap train tickets from Hamburg-Altona to Flensburg
Book in advance
Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Hamburg-Altona to Flensburg by booking early.§
Be flexible with your travel times
Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.
Choose a slower or connecting train
On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!
Look out for special deals
Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.