The average train between Ełk and Hamburg takes 13h 16m and the fastest train takes 10h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Ełk 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 Ełk and Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ełk is at 2:10 PM which arrives into Hamburg at 9:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Poznan Glowny and take an average of 13h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Ełk to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Ełk station and arriving at Hamburg station via Poznan Glowny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 16m.
Ełk to Hamburg train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Elk station.
Ełk to Hamburg train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
Book your Ełk to Hamburg train tickets online with PKP Intercity, S-Bahn Berlin and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ełk and Hamburg is 814.2 km. The road distance is 1,021 km.
You can take a train from Elk to Hamburg Hbf via Poznan Glowny, Berlin-Lichtenberg, S+U Lichtenberg Bhf, and Berlin Hbf in around 11h 7m.