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Special timetable on New Year's Eve: U- and S-Bahn services in Hamburg restricted
Find out everything about the special subway and S-Bahn timetables in Othmarschen for Christmas and New Year's Eve 2025.
Special timetable on New Year's Eve: U- and S-Bahn services in Hamburg restricted
New Year's Eve is just around the corner and for many Hamburg residents it not only brings a festive mood, but also some changes to local public transport. On December 31, 2025, a special timetable will apply in the HVV area, which will begin with a Saturday timetable during the day and will be further restricted in the evening. T-Online reports that the subway and S-Bahn will switch to reduced frequencies on New Year's Eve. In addition, there are shortened lines and trains running less frequently. It is therefore advisable to keep an eye on the timetables in order to get to the New Year's Eve celebrations on time.
A highlight is that the U-Bahn and S-Bahn run continuously on New Year's Eve. This means celebrations and festive gatherings can be enjoyed late into the night without having to worry about the return journey. However, from around 6 p.m., passengers should expect restrictions while regular trains return to the usual Sunday and public holiday schedule on January 1, 2026.
Special regulations for the holidays
The changes in the HVV are not just limited to New Year's Eve. There may also be restrictions on the two days of Christmas. Initially, on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025, the timetables for Saturdays will apply until around 6 p.m. After that, all U-Bahn and S-Bahn trains run every 20 minutes, while the U3 runs every half hour. Hamburg.de informs that the U4 only runs between Elbbrücken and Jungfernstieg on Christmas Eve and that many buses change to a special timetable from 2 p.m.
On Boxing Day, the timetables are adjusted to Sundays and public holidays, which means that night services on the S-Bahn and additional bus routes will be offered continuously. This information can be found on the HVV website, among other places, to make planning for the holidays easier. NDR summarizes.
Conclusion for travelers and celebrants
Whether for a New Year's Eve view or a cozy Christmas visit - the public transport network in Hamburg has something to offer for everyone, even if it works a little differently. People should plan the adjustments to the HVV carefully in order to travel relaxed through the holidays and into the new year. It is therefore essential to take a look at the current timetables and, if necessary, timely departure times. If you have any questions, please call the HVV Infoline on 040/19 449.