The average train between Florence and Hamburg takes 19h 15m and the fastest train takes 14h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Florence 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 Florence and Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Florence is at 9:55 PM which arrives into Hamburg at 7:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 19h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Florence 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 Florence to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Florence station and arriving at Hamburg station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 15m.
Florence to Hamburg train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Firenze S.M.N. station.
Florence to Hamburg train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
Book your Florence to Hamburg train tickets online with Trenitalia Frecce, Trenitalia EuroCity and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Florence and Hamburg is 1,090.4 km. The road distance is 1,510 km.
You can take a train from Firenze S.M.N. to Hamburg Hbf via Milano Centrale, Basel SBB, and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 15h 18m.