The average train between Brest and Hamburg takes 15h 13m and the fastest train takes 12h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Brest to Hamburg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Brest and Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brest is at 8:19 PM which arrives into Hamburg at 3:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 15h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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18h 5m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Brest to Hamburg? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Brest to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Brest station and arriving at Hamburg Hbf station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station and Koeln Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 13m.
Brest to Hamburg train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Brest station.
Brest to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
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The distance between Brest and Hamburg is 1161.9 km. The road distance is 1414 km.
You can take a train from Brest to Hamburg Hbf via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and Köln Hbf in around 12h 59m.