Hamburg U-Bahn Information
Integrated with the S-Bahn, the U-Bahn Hamburg is an important and comprehensive means of public transport in the city of Hamburg, Germany. This 104.7km network doesn’t just serve the city of Hamburg, but also the areas of Norderstedt and Ahrensburg. Operated by Hamburger Hochbahn AG, this metro system began operations in 1912. It currently operates on 4 lines, serving a total of 91 stations. It’s ownership is split between Hamburger Hochbahn AG and Verkehrsgesellschaft Norderstedt. With an annual ridership of 218 million, it definitely stands out as one of the most popular means of public transportation in Hamburg, as well as the other nearby cities.
Hamburg U-Bahn Map
Map of Hamburg U-Bahn showing different lines and stations. Click on the map to enlarge it or download the Hamburg U-Bahn map in PDF format.
Hamburg U-Bahn Timings, Frequency and Schedule
The metro starts at 4.30 a.m. and runs until 1.00 a.m. from 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 weekends and holidays, the frequency between trains is about 20 minutes.
Hamburg U-Bahn Fares, Tickets and Cards
Ticket prices for the Hamburg underground are zone based. There are different types of tickets, from single tickets to season tickets.
Single tickets within the greater Hamburg area cost €1.50 for a short journey and €2.20 for a local journey. The 9 am day ticket is a good buy for people who use the underground at least twice a day. The 9am group ticket is also popular, as it allows 5 people to travel at a cheap and consolidated rate. The 9 am day ticket costs between €6.20 and €16.40, depending on the zones you travel in. The 9 am group ticket costs between €11.60 and €26.00, again depending on the zones you travel in. It is important to note that a 9 am day ticket allows 3 children aged 6-14 to travel free with the adult paying the fare. A normal single adult ticket costs between €3.20 and €8.70. There is also a ticket fee for children (6-14), which ranges from €1.20-€2.40 for a single ticket.
Note: The offer of free travel for 3 children aged 6-14 only applies to certain tickets, such as the 9am Day Ticket and the All Day Ticket.
In addition to single and day tickets, there are different types of season tickets. They are mainly divided into 3 categories: Flexible Weekly Passes, Flexible Monthly Passes and the Annual Pass.
Hamburg U-Bahn Parking
Park and Ride facilities are available at most of Hamburg’s underground stations. The service is generally 24 hours a day and free of charge. However, there are certain Park and Ride facilities that charge a fee.
Hamburg U-Bahn Services
All stations have electronic passenger information systems, which provide information on routes, lines, any disruptions to services and the location of the next train and destination. Bicycles can be taken free of charge before 6am and between 9am and 4pm Monday to Friday, and all day on public holidays and weekends. Two bikes are allowed per car. The metro also offers Wi-Fi service and has lost and found staff. There are lifts throughout and some stations are fully accessible to wheelchair users.
Hamburg U-Bahn Lines
The Hamburg Underground consists of four lines serving 91 stations with a total length of 104 km. All four lines of the Hamburg Underground are identified by their colour and number.
- Hamburg U-Bahn U1- Line1 is blue in colour and runs between Norderstedt Mitte and Hauptbahnhof Sud – Ohlstedt. The line was first opened in 1914 and the length of the line is 558 km and serves 46 stations. The station on this line is underground and Meb berg station was the first new underground station built in Hamburg.
- U2 – The U2 line was first opened to the public in 1913 and runs between Niendorf Nord – Jungfernstieg and Mummelmannsberg. The length of the U2 line is 243 km and serves 25 stations.
- Hamburg Underground U3 – The U3 line was opened to the public in 1912 and runs between Barmbek station and Wandsbek – Gartenstadt station. The length of the U3 line is 206 km and serves 25 stations.
- U4 – The U4 line was opened to the public in 2012 and runs between Billstedt station and Hafencity University. The length of the U4 line is 122 km and it serves 11 stations. In 2011, the U4 line will be extended by one station towards Elbbrucken/Chicago Square.