The average train between Hamburg and Alsace takes 9h 49m and the fastest train takes 7h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamburg to Alsace. 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 4 hours between Hamburg and Alsace. The earliest departure is at 4:27 AM at night, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 3:29 PM which arrives into Alsace at 4:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 9h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Hamburg to Alsace? 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 Alsace. However, there are services departing from Hamburg station and arriving at Alsace station via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.
Hamburg to Alsace train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Alsace train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Selestat station.
Book your Hamburg to Alsace train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), SWEG (Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hamburg and Alsace is 610.8 km. The road distance is 794 km.
You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Scherwiller via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Offenburg Bahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, and Selestat in around 8h 28m.