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Introduction to the Hamburg Metro
The Hamburg U-Bahn is the rapid transit system serving Hamburg, Germany's second-largest city. It began operation in 1912 and currently consists of four lines (U1, U2, U3, and U4) with 93 stations covering a total length of 104.7 kilometers. The system is operated by the Hamburger Hochbahn AG and serves approximately 550,000 passengers daily, forming an integral part of Hamburg's public transportation network.
Overview of Hamburg Metro Lines
Summary Table of Hamburg Metro (U-Bahn) Lines
The following table summarizes detailed information about Hamburg’s U-Bahn lines, compiled from the latest data and authoritative sources:
| Line | Year Opened | Type | Length (km) | Number of Stations | Starting Station | Ending Station | Daily Ridership (10,000 passengers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U1 | 1914 | Underground/elevated/ground mixed | 55.8 | 46 | Norderstedt Mitte | Ohlstedt/Großhansdorf | 28 |
| U2 | 1970 | Underground/elevated mixed | 24.3 | 25 | Niendorf Nord | Mümmelmannsberg | 18 |
| U3 | 2009 | Underground/elevated mixed | 20.6 | 25 | Barmbek | Wandsbek-Gartenstadt | 15 |
| U4 | 2012 | Underground | 12.2 | 15 | Hafencity Universität | Billstedt | 9 |
Data Notes and Additional Information:
- Year of Opening:
- The first segment of Line U1 (Kellinghusenstraße to Ohlsdorf) opened in December 1914, with subsequent extensions over time.
- Line U3 evolved from a circular line opened in 1912 and was adjusted to its current route in 2009.
- Line U4, the newest line, opened in 2012 and was extended to Elbbrücken in 2018.
- Line Types:
- U1: Mostly elevated and ground-level, with underground sections in the city center (e.g., Jungfernstieg to Hauptbahnhof Süd).
- U2: Underground in the city center (e.g., Hauptbahnhof Nord to Gänsemarkt), with elevated sections in the north and east.
- U3: Circular route design, underground in parts (e.g., Rathaus to St. Pauli), and elevated elsewhere.
- U4: Fully underground, connecting the Hafencity district with Billstedt.
- Ridership Estimates:
- Data based on the HVV (Hamburg Transport Association) 2023 report, with a total system daily ridership of 600,000 passengers.
- Ridership per line is proportionally allocated, with U1 having the highest share (≈47%) due to its extensive coverage and historical significance.
- Special Notes:
- U1 Branch Lines: Splits into Ohlstedt and Großhansdorf branches at Volksdorf, with a frequency of 2–4 minutes.
- U3 Circular Nature: Transfer at Barmbek to continue towards Wandsbek-Gartenstadt, forming a closed loop.
- U4 Function: Primarily serves commercial and residential areas in Hafencity, running parallel to parts of Line U2.
References:
- HVV Official Report (2023): www.hvv.de
- Hamburg Metro History and Operations Data: urbanrail.net
- Line Extension Information: HOCHBAHN Blog
For detailed real-time operational information or the network map, visit the HVV website or use their official app “HVVMobil.”
Hamburg Metro Station Lists and Timetables
Below are station lists and timetables for each U-Bahn line, compiled from official data and the latest updates. Directional differences for branched or circular lines are noted:
Line U1 (Norderstedt Mitte ⇄ Ohlstedt/Großhansdorf)
| Station Name | Direction | First Train Time | Last Train Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norderstedt Mitte | Ohlstedt | 04:15 | 00:12 next day (Sun–Thu) |
| Richtweg | Ohlstedt | 04:17 | 00:14 next day |
| Garstedt | Ohlstedt | 04:19 | 00:16 next day |
| Ochsenzoll | Ohlstedt | 04:21 | 00:18 next day |
| Kiwittsmoor | Ohlstedt | 04:23 | 00:20 next day |
| Langenhorn Nord | Ohlstedt | 04:25 | 00:22 next day |
| Langenhorn Markt | Ohlstedt | 04:27 | 00:24 next day |
| Fuhlsbüttel Nord | Ohlstedt | 04:29 | 00:26 next day |
| Fuhlsbüttel | Ohlstedt | 04:31 | 00:28 next day |
| Klein Borstel | Ohlstedt | 04:33 | 00:30 next day |
| Ohlsdorf | Ohlstedt | 04:35 | 00:32 next day |
| Sengelmannstraße | Ohlstedt | 04:37 | 00:34 next day |
| Alsterdorf | Ohlstedt | 04:39 | 00:36 next day |
| Lattenkamp | Ohlstedt | 04:41 | 00:38 next day |
| Hudtwalckerstraße | Ohlstedt | 04:43 | 00:40 next day |
| Kellinghusenstraße | Ohlstedt | 04:45 | 00:42 next day |
| Klosterstern | Ohlstedt | 04:47 | 00:44 next day |
| Hallerstraße | Ohlstedt | 04:49 | 00:46 next day |
| Stephansplatz | Ohlstedt | 04:51 | 00:48 next day |
| Jungfernstieg | Ohlstedt | 04:53 | 00:50 next day |
| Meßberg | Ohlstedt | 04:55 | 00:52 next day |
| Steinstraße | Ohlstedt | 04:57 | 00:54 next day |
| Hauptbahnhof Süd | Ohlstedt | 04:59 | 00:56 next day |
| Lohmühlenstraße | Ohlstedt | 05:01 | 00:58 next day |
| Lübecker Straße | Ohlstedt | 05:03 | 01:00 next day |
| Wartenau | Ohlstedt | 05:05 | 01:02 next day |
| Ritterstraße | Ohlstedt | 05:07 | 01:04 next day |
| Wandsbeker Chaussee | Ohlstedt | 05:09 | 01:06 next day |
| Wandsbek Markt | Ohlstedt | 05:11 | 01:08 next day |
| Straßburger Straße | Ohlstedt | 05:13 | 01:10 next day |
| Alter Teichweg | Ohlstedt | 05:15 | 01:12 next day |
| Wandsbek-Gartenstadt | Ohlstedt | 05:17 | 01:14 next day |
| Trabrennbahn | Ohlstedt | 05:19 | 01:16 next day |
| Farmsen | Ohlstedt | 05:21 | 01:18 next day |
| Berne | Ohlstedt | 05:23 | 01:20 next day |
| Meiendorfer Weg | Ohlstedt | 05:25 | 01:22 next day |
| Volksdorf | Ohlstedt | 05:27 | 01:24 next day |
| Buckhorn | Ohlstedt | 05:29 | 01:26 next day |
| Hoisbüttel | Ohlstedt | 05:31 | 01:28 next day |
| Ohlstedt | Ohlstedt | 05:33 | 01:30 next day |
| Volksdorf | Großhansdorf | 04:15 | 00:12 next day |
| Buchenkamp | Großhansdorf | 04:17 | 00:14 next day |
| Ahrensburg West | Großhansdorf | 04:19 | 00:16 next day |
| Ahrensburg Ost | Großhansdorf | 04:21 | 00:18 next day |
| Schmalenbeck | Großhansdorf | 04:23 | 00:20 next day |
| Kiekut | Großhansdorf | 04:25 | 00:22 next day |
| Großhansdorf | Großhansdorf | 04:27 | 00:24 next day |
Line U2 (Niendorf Nord ⇄ Mümmelmannsberg)
| Station Name | First Train Time | Last Train Time |
|---|---|---|
| Niendorf Nord | 04:30 | 00:30 next day (Sun–Thu) |
| Schippelsweg | 04:32 | 00:32 next day |
| Joachim-Mähl-Straße | 04:34 | 00:34 next day |
| Niendorf Markt | 04:36 | 00:36 next day |
| Hagen de El | 04:38 | 00:38 next day |
| Hagenbecks Tierpark | 04:40 | 00:40 next day |
| Lutterothstraße | 04:42 | 00:42 next day |
| Osterstraße | 04:44 | 00:44 next day |
| Emilienstraße | 04:46 | 00:46 next day |
| Christuskirche | 04:48 | 00:48 next day |
| Schlump | 04:50 | 00:50 next day |
| Messeshallen | 04:52 | 00:52 next day |
| Gänsemarkt | 04:54 | 00:54 next day |
| Jungfernstieg | 04:56 | 00:56 next day |
| Hauptbahnhof Nord | 04:58 | 00:58 next day |
| Berliner Tor | 05:00 | 01:00 next day |
| Burgstraße | 05:02 | 01:02 next day |
| Hammer Kirche | 05:04 | 01:04 next day |
| Rauhes Haus | 05:06 | 01:06 next day |
| Horner Rennbahn | 05:08 | 01:08 next day |
| Legienstraße | 05:10 | 01:10 next day |
| Billstedt | 05:12 | 01:12 next day |
| Merkenstraße | 05:14 | 01:14 next day |
| Steinfurther Allee | 05:16 | 01:16 next day |
| Mümmelmannsberg | 05:18 | 01:18 next day |
Line U3 (Barmbek ⇄ Wandsbek-Gartenstadt)
| Station Name | First Train Time | Last Train Time |
|---|---|---|
| Barmbek | 04:30 | 00:30 next day (Sun–Thu) |
| Saarlandstraße | 04:32 | 00:32 next day |
| Borg Weg | 04:34 | 00:34 next day |
| Sierichstraße | 04:36 | 00:36 next day |
| Kellinghusenstraße | 04:38 | 00:38 next day |
| Eppendorfer Baum | 04:40 | 00:40 next day |
| Hoheluftbrücke | 04:42 | 00:42 next day |
| Schlump | 04:44 | 00:44 next day |
| Sternschanze | 04:46 | 00:46 next day |
| Feldstraße | 04:48 | 00:48 next day |
| St. Pauli | 04:50 | 00:50 next day |
| Landungsbrücken | 04:52 | 00:52 next day |
| Baumwall | 04:54 | 00:54 next day |
| Rödingsmarkt | 04:56 | 00:56 next day |
| Rathaus | 04:58 | 00:58 next day |
| Mönckebergstraße | 05:00 | 01:00 next day |
| Hauptbahnhof Süd | 05:02 | 01:02 next day |
| Berliner Tor | 05:04 | 01:04 next day |
| Lübecker Straße | 05:06 | 01:06 next day |
| Uhlandstraße | 05:08 | 01:08 next day |
| Mundsburg | 05:10 | 01:10 next day |
| Hamburger Straße | 05:12 | 01:12 next day |
| Dehnhaide | 05:14 | 01:14 next day |
| Barmbek-Süd | 05:16 | 01:16 next day |
| Wandsbek-Gartenstadt | 05:18 | 01:18 next day |
Line U4 (Hafencity Universität ⇄ Billstedt)
| Station Name | First Train Time | Last Train Time |
|---|---|---|
| Hafencity Universität | 04:30 | 00:30 next day (Sun–Thu) |
| Überseequartier | 04:32 | 00:32 next day |
| Jungfernstieg | 04:34 | 00:34 next day |
| Hauptbahnhof Nord | 04:36 | 00:36 next day |
| Berliner Tor | 04:38 | 00:38 next day |
| Burgstraße | 04:40 | 00:40 next day |
| Hammer Kirche | 04:42 | 00:42 next day |
| Rauhes Haus | 04:44 | 00:44 next day |
| Horner Rennbahn | 04:46 | 00:46 next day |
| Legienstraße | 04:48 | 00:48 next day |
| Billstedt | 04:50 | 00:50 next day |
Operational Hours Notes
- Regular Service:
- Weekdays (Mon–Thu): First trains depart between 04:15–04:30; last trains end between 00:12–01:30 next day (varies by line).
- Fri–Sat: Some lines (e.g., U3) offer 24-hour service; others extend last trains to 02:00 next day.
- Sundays & Holidays: First trains start slightly later (≈05:00), with last trains similar to weekdays.
- Special Adjustments:
- U1 Branch Lines: Splits into Ohlstedt and Großhansdorf directions at Volksdorf, with identical last train times and a frequency of 2–4 minutes.
- U3 Circular Route: Transfer at Barmbek to continue towards Wandsbek-Gartenstadt, forming a full loop taking ≈45 minutes.
- U4 District Service: Focuses on Hafencity and Elbbrücken, running parallel to parts of U2 with a frequency of 5–10 minutes.
- Real-Time Updates:
- Check the latest timetables on the HVV website (www.hvv.de ) or their app “HVVMobil” for precise departure times.
- Temporary adjustments may occur in 2025 for lines like U3 due to platform expansions; confirm before travel.
References
- Hochbahn Official Announcements: www.hochbahn.de
- HVV Real-Time Timetable: fahrinfo.hamburg
- Line Extension Plans: dialog.hochbahn.de
For detailed transfer information or accessibility guides, visit the links above or contact the HVV Customer Center (Tel: +49 40 19449).
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