The average train between Bristol and Hamburg takes 16h 27m and the fastest train takes 12h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol 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 twice daily between Bristol and Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 4:00 PM which arrives into Hamburg at 11:46 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 16h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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18h 46m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Bristol 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 Bristol to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Hamburg station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 27m.
Bristol to Hamburg train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Hamburg train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
Book your Bristol to Hamburg train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Bristol and Hamburg is 882.1 km. The road distance is 1,255 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Hamburg Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Amsterdam Centraal, Rheine, and Osnabrück Hbf in around 13h 28m.