Visiting Germany

Hamburg Airport Train Station

Trains from Hamburg Airport to the city center are a great way to travel when visiting Hamburg. S-Bahn trains on Line 1 travel from the airport to the central station and other destinations in central Hamburg.

The Hamburg Airport train station is on the lower ground level of the airport. It is located between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, and you can walk there from either terminal.

There are ticket machines in the station above the escalators. You can buy tickets for trains from Hamburg Airport to the city center with cash or using a credit card. There are instructions posted on the top of each ticket machine, and the screens have an English language option as well.

Train tickets to Hamburg cost 2.80 euros each way. If you plan to ride the S-bahn trains, U-bahn trains, or buses again the same day, a day travel card is available for 5.50 euros.

The travel time on trains from Hamburg Airport to the city center is around 20 minutes. Trains run frequently throughout the day.

Hamburg Train Station

Trains from Hamburg to Paris depart from Hamburg Hauptbahnhof (main train station) and arrive at Paris Gare du Nord train station in France.

Trains leave Hamburg up to three times an hour during the day. All trains from Hamburg to Paris require at least one change, and some require up to four changes. Trains that require less changes are not always quicker than trains that require more changes, so make sure to check timetables.

The total time it takes to travel from Hamburg to Paris is from 8h06m to 9h49m.

Train tickets from Hamburg to Paris vary in price by date, time, and if you buy your ticket online ahead of time.

Adult ticket prices for trains from Hamburg to Paris start at 185 euros for second class. However, special Savings Fares of 109 euros are available if you buy your train tickets online prior to visiting France.

Dresden Train Station

Trains from Dresden to Berlin run from the Dresden Hauptbahnhof (main train station) to the Berlin Hauptbahnhof.

Trains depart Dresden up to three times an hour from the early morning until the late evening.

There are direct trains from Dresden to Berlin as well as trains that require one change on the way.

The total travel time from Dresden to Berlin is 2h10m on direct trains, and 2h42m to 3h22m on trains that require a change.

Ticket prices on trains from Dresden to Berlin vary by time and date. Tickets cost from 32 euros for singles, but special Savings Fares starting at 24 euros can be found if you buy your train tickets online before you travel to Berlin.