How to get from Stuttgart to Hamburg
- 533 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 6h 13m
- 21 train departures a day with Deutsche Bahn
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We compared the ways to travel from Stuttgart to Hamburg. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h 13m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 533 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
We do not know when this fare was last checked. Run a live search for today's price.
533 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €26Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 6h 13mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €25Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 13h 59m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Train€26Omio catalogue, Oct 36h 13m · directSee Train details
- Bus€25Omio catalogue, Oct 313h 59m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Stuttgart to Hamburg: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Stuttgart → Hamburgtrain
Deutsche Bahn·6h 13m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Flight prices by day, Stuttgart to Hamburg
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€77November 2026
€71Departures from Stuttgart to Hamburg
Deutsche Bahn runs 21 scheduled departures a day, the first at 02:21 and the last at 19:23.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahntrain | 21 | 02:21 | 19:23 |
All departures
- 02:21
- 05:02
- 05:49
- 06:49
- 07:23
- 07:49
- 08:49
- 09:23
- 09:49
- 10:49
- 11:23
- 11:49
- 12:49
- 13:22
- 13:49
- 15:22
- 15:49
- 16:49
- 17:23
- 17:49
- 19:23
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Stuttgart to Hamburg works
Start with a Deutsche Bahn train from Stuttgart to Hamburg, about 6h 13m. In total it's roughly €42 over 6h 13m, direct, no transfers.
Stuttgart to Hamburg: common questions
How long does it take to get from Stuttgart to Hamburg?
The most useful route takes about 6h 13m by train, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Stuttgart to Hamburg?
The first train with Deutsche Bahn leaves at 02:21 and the last at 19:23, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Stuttgart to Hamburg?
21 a day with Deutsche Bahn, between 02:21 and 19:23.
How far is Hamburg from Stuttgart?
About 533 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Stuttgart to Hamburg cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €42. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Stuttgart to Hamburg?
On this route you travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Hamburg?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Deutsche Bahn
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026