? Train Travel to Wacken Open Air 2025
Avoid the traffic and travel stress-free — here’s how to reach Wacken from Hamburg, Bremen, and beyond using trains and festival shuttles.
Wacken is located in Schleswig-Holstein, northern Germany. The nearest train station is Itzehoe, with frequent connections from Hamburg and other major cities. Shuttle buses run from Itzehoe directly to the festival site.
? From Hamburg Airport
- Take S-Bahn S1 from Hamburg Airport to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof (main station).
- Board a regional train (RE7 or RB61) to Itzehoe. Travel time: 50–60 minutes.
- Hop on the Wacken Shuttle Bus at Itzehoe station, running every 30–60 minutes.
Total travel time: ~2 hours
? From Bremen Airport
- Tram 6 to Bremen Hauptbahnhof (~15 mins)
- Train from Bremen to Hamburg Hbf (~1 hour)
- Continue with RE train from Hamburg to Itzehoe (~1 hour)
- Wacken Shuttle Bus from Itzehoe
Approx. travel time: ~3 hours total
? Train Route Comparison
| Airport | Main Route | Travel Time | Shuttle from Itzehoe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburg (HAM) | S1 ? Hamburg Hbf ? RE7 to Itzehoe | ~2 hours | Yes |
| Bremen (BRE) | Tram ? Bremen Hbf ? Hamburg ? Itzehoe | ~3 hours | Yes |
Tip: Always check schedules in advance on bahn.com or the DB Navigator app — especially during festival season.
?? Final Stop: Wacken!
Book your train and reserve your shuttle early — then rock on.