HEMA, everyone’s favourite Dutch chain, has now added something unexpected to its shelves: discounted international train tickets to Berlin, Hamburg, and Bremen.
In partnership with train operator GoVolta, HEMA is currently offering return tickets to three German cities from just €48 per person.
Departures run from Amsterdam, Amersfoort, Deventer, and Hengelo, with the deal valid for travel until September 30, 2026.
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But you’d best be quick if you fancy a ticket, because vouchers must be purchased by April 12, 2026, and redeemed by June 1, 2026.
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What exactly are you getting?
The basic €48 return ticket covers a day train journey there and back, plus two pieces of hand luggage — one small (30 x 20 x 15 cm) and one cabin-bag-sized (55 x 40 x 25 cm).
Tack on an extra €12.50 per journey if you’d like to choose your seat, or €29 per journey if you’d prefer to travel in GoVolta’s plush “comfort class.”
The basic package is no fluff, just a cheap international train ticket and the freedom to choose your own accommodation.
However, if you’d rather have a trip planned out for you, HEMA and GoVolta have you sorted with their package deals:
- €159 for a three-day trip, including a hotel stay and daily breakfast, and
- €239 for the four-day version of the same.
You do need to travel with at least two people for the package to work, so there’s your excuse to get a friend on board. 😉
Got a HEMA pas? You get an extra discount
HEMA loyalty card holders can redeem points for extra discounts: 25 points knock €5 off the return ticket, while 75 points save €20 on either package deal.
Crunching the numbers… that brings a solo return down to €43, and the three-day package to €139 per person.
Here’s some fine print before you book
If you’ve whipped out your bank card to book your summer hols, you may want to put it down and read this.
The Berlin destination switches stations mid-summer: it’s Berlin Gesundsbrunnen until June 11, 2026, then Berlin Spandau from June 14 onwards. Neither is dead in the city centre, so factor in a metro hop.
Extras like a larger suitcase (€30 return) and the aforementioned seat selection options are available — but they’ll cost you.
And if you think you might need to change your travel date after booking, that’ll set you back €50 per ticket, unless you pay €19 upfront for unlimited date changes at the time of booking.
Overall, though? For a spontaneous weekend escape to Berlin or Hamburg, HEMA and GoVolta’s collab offers you a solid option at an affordable price.
Have you travelled with GoVolta before? Let us know your experience in the comments!
