The average train between Hamburg and Alpen takes 5h 21m and the fastest train takes 4h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamburg to Alpen. 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 Hamburg and Alpen. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Alpen at 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Alpen. However, there are services departing from Hamburg station and arriving at Alpen station via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
Hamburg to Alpen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Alpen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.
Book your Hamburg to Alpen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and RheinRuhrBahn.
The distance between Hamburg and Alpen is 321.7 km. The road distance is 418 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg Hbf to Duisburg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €70–300 and the journey takes 3h 22m. MSM Partyzug also services this route once a week.