The average train between Erfurt and Hamburg takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Erfurt 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 hourly between Erfurt and Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Erfurt is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Hamburg at 12:10 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Erfurt Hbf station and arriving at Hamburg Hbf station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 57m.
Erfurt to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Erfurt Hbf station.
Erfurt to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
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The distance between Erfurt and Hamburg is 294.6 km. The road distance is 357 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Erfurt Hbf to Hamburg Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €95–200 and the journey takes 3h 59m.