The average train between Canterbury and Hamburg takes 12h 23m and the fastest train takes 10h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Canterbury 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 every 4 hours between Canterbury and Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 6:23 PM which arrives into Hamburg at 12:53 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 12h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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16h 27m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Canterbury 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 Canterbury to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West station and arriving at Hamburg Hbf station via London St Pancras Intl station, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station and Koeln Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.
Canterbury to Hamburg train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
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The distance between Canterbury and Hamburg is 654.6 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Hamburg Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 11h 8m.