The average train between Hamburg and Barcelona takes 21h 36m and the fastest train takes 15h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamburg to Barcelona. 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 twice daily between Hamburg and Barcelona. 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 Barcelona at 9:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 21h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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22h 47m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Hamburg to Barcelona? 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 Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Hamburg station and arriving at Barcelona station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 36m.
Hamburg to Barcelona train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Barcelona train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Book your Hamburg to Barcelona train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hamburg and Barcelona is 1,472.8 km. The road distance is 2,042 km.
You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Barcelona-Sants via Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 16h 30m.