The average train between Hamburg and Aalter takes 8h 55m and the fastest train takes 7h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamburg to Aalter. 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 3 times a day between Hamburg and Aalter. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Aalter at 9:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 8h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


7h 49m • 2 changes

7h 49m • 2 changes

7h 25m • 2 changes

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No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Aalter. However, there are services departing from Hamburg station and arriving at Aalter station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
Hamburg to Aalter train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Aalter train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Aalter station.
Book your Hamburg to Aalter train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Hamburg and Aalter is 522 km. The road distance is 728 km.
You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Aalter via Koeln Hbf and Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 52m.