The station was opened in 1907 to serve the commuter rail in Hamburg's south-eastern quarters.

From 1915 until 1943, the station was also called by trains of the Hamburger Hochbahn with its tracks and platform located directly to the north of the S-Bahn premises.

Rothenburgsort station is located on the eastern side of Billhorner Deich, the elevated rail tracks cross the street on an iron bridge.

The historical charm will be refurbished, but be brought to the 21st century, including an elevator and a convenience store on platform.

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