The average train between Erkelenz and Hamburg takes 5h 33m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Erkelenz 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 3 hours between Erkelenz and Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 3:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Erkelenz is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Hamburg at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Duesseldorf Hbf and take an average of 5h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Erkelenz to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Erkelenz station and arriving at Hamburg station via Duesseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
Erkelenz to Hamburg train services, operated by National Express, depart from Erkelenz station.
Erkelenz to Hamburg train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
Book your Erkelenz to Hamburg train tickets online with National Express and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Erkelenz and Hamburg is 371.4 km. The road distance is 428 km.
You can take a train from Erkelenz to Hamburg Hbf via Duesseldorf Hbf and Düsseldorf Hbf in around 4h 36m.