Hamburg S-Bahn Information
A very important means of public transport, the Hamburg S-Bahn is a rapid transit system with 6 lines serving 68 stations. Currently operated by S-Bahn Hamburg GmbH, the network began operations in 1907 and is part of the Hamburger Verkehrsverbund (HVV). Of the 6 lines that make up the underground system, 4 operate at all times and 2 operate at peak times. The S1, S21, S3 and S31 are the four main lines, while the S11 and S2 operate only during peak hours. The Hamburg S-Bahn has a track length of 147 km, with 221 million passengers per year (2010). At some point, the Hamburg S-Bahn and the Hamburg U-Bahn will connect, making both networks accessible to their users.
Hamburg S-Bahn Metro Map
Map of Hamburg S-Bagn showing different lines and stations. Click on the map to enlarge it.
Hamburg S-Bahn Metro Hours
The metro runs from 4.30am to 1.00am Monday to Friday. The frequency between trains during the day is about 10 minutes. Before 6 a.m. and after 11 p.m. and on nights before holidays and weekend nights, the frequency is about 20 minutes. The rush hour lines S2 and S11 have shorter intervals between trains in the morning and afternoon. On weekends and public holidays, the S-Bahn runs all night.
Hamburg S-Bahn Metro Fare, Tickets and Card
Drivers can purchase single tickets, which are valid for one journey per person. For unlimited travel in one day, you can buy a day pass, which includes travel for 1 adult and 3 children (6-14 years). These can be purchased from ticket machines.
There are a variety of season tickets available to save money and suit the needs of travellers. There are CC-Tickets Off-Peak which allow travel at off-peak times for 1 adult and 3 children. These can be used Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm and after 6pm on public holidays and weekends. Seniors can also purchase Senior Travelcards which are valid after 9am Monday to Friday and all day on weekends and public holidays. Concessionary tickets are also available for students, apprentices and children.
The system also offers reduced fares for employees of companies that have an agreement with the HVV. This is provided in the form of a ProfiCard. There is also an annual season ticket.
| Areas / Fare zones |
Single Ticket | 9 am Day Ticket (9-Uhr-Tageskarte)* 1 person + 3 children aged 6-14price in € |
All Day Ticket (Ganztages- karte) 1 person + 3 Kinder (6-14 Jahre)price in € |
9 am Group Ticket (9-Uhr-Gruppen- karte)* up to 5 persons any ageprice in € |
Single Ticket Child (Einzelkarte Kind) (aged 6-14)price in € |
9 am Day Ticket Child (9-Uhr-Tageskarte Kind)* (aged 6-14)price in € |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Hamburg Area (fare rings AB) or 1–2 rings (rings AB) |
3,20 | 6,20 | 7,60 | 11,60 | 1,20 | 2,30 |
| 3 rings | 5,10 | 10,20 | 11,60 | 18,00 | – | – |
| 4 rings | 7,10 | 12,40 | 15,20 | 23,20 | – | – |
| Entire network (fare rings ABCDE) | 8,70 | 16,40 | 19,00 | 26,00 | 2,40 | 4,60 |
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Hamburg S-Bahn Metro Parking
Parking for private vehicles is available at the Park and Ride. The car park is linked to public transport and you can easily transfer to a bus or train.
Hamburg S-Bahn Metro Rules and Tips
At the stations, the electronic passenger information systems provide passengers with information about the line, the route, the stop of the next train and the destination, as well as any disruptions to the service. Bicycles can be taken free of charge before 6 a.m. and between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. from Monday to Friday and all day on public holidays and weekends. There is a limit of two bicycles per car.
The system also offers a free Park & Ride service, where drivers can park their cars in the HVV service area and use public transport.
Hamburg S-Bahn Metro Lines / Hamburg S-Bahn Routes
Hamburg’s S-Bahn network consists of two main lines running from east to west between the north and south of the city, and 6 other lines. Altona and Hauptbahnhof are connected. The underground line is 12.5 km in the tunnel and 7.9 km on the single track. Hamburg’s suburban railway operates on four main lines: S1, S21, S3 and S31. During peak hours, two additional lines, S11 and S2, are used to run the underground. The single-digit trains run through the inner-city tunnel, while the double-digit trains run through the connecting line to Dammtor.
- S1 line – the S1 line of the Hamburg S-Bahn starts in Wedel, touches Hamburg Airport and ends at Poppenbuttel.
- S21 line – The S21 line starts at Elbgaustrabe and ends at Aumuhle.
- S3 Line – The S3 line of the Hamburg S-Bahn starts at Pinneberg and while touching other main stations and regions, the line ends at Stade.
- S31 Line – The S31 line only runs during the day and at peak times. The line starts at Altona and ends at Neugraben.
- S11 line – The S11 line of the Hamburg S-Bahn only operates during peak hours. The line runs from Blankanese to Poppenbuttel.
- S2 Line – The S2 line also operates during rush hour. It runs between Altona and Bergedorf.
Of Hamburg’s 68 S-Bahn stations, 10 are fully underground. Three stations are in the centre of Hamburg and one station is at Hamburg Airport. Most stations have a single island platform, and you will find two island platforms where interchange stations are located. The interchange stations are Altona and Hauptbahnhof. The terminal stations are Neugraben and Pinneberg, and are located between and side platform and island platform. There are electronic passenger information systems at all stations, which inform passengers of the line, route, time, next train and missed connections.
Hamburg S-bahn Pictures
