The average train between Hamburg and Arnstadt takes 4h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Hamburg to Arnstadt. 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 hourly between Hamburg and Arnstadt. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Arnstadt at 4:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Arnstadt. However, there are services departing from Hamburg station and arriving at Arnstadt station via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
Hamburg to Arnstadt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Arnstadt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Book your Hamburg to Arnstadt train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Preßnitztalbahn.
The distance between Hamburg and Arnstadt is 308.4 km. The road distance is 592 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €100–440 and the journey takes 3h 59m.