The average train between Hamburg and Aberdeen takes 25h 41m and the fastest train takes 18h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamburg to Aberdeen. 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 Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 3:45 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 5:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Osnabrück Hbf and take an average of 25h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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26h 18m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Hamburg to Aberdeen? 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 Hamburg to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Hamburg station and arriving at Aberdeen station via Osnabrück Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 41m.
Hamburg to Aberdeen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Aberdeen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Aberdeen station.
Book your Hamburg to Aberdeen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurobahn and 5 other operators.
The distance between Hamburg and Aberdeen is 860.9 km. The road distance is 1,896 km.
You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Aberdeen via Osnabrück Hbf, Rheine, Amsterdam Centraal, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 18h 57m.