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The average train between Hamburg and Best takes 6h 57m and the fastest train takes 5h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Hamburg to Best. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 57m
Duration
487 km
Distance
€97
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Osnabrück

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  1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Osnabrück Hbftrain train 43 / ...
  2. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hengelotrain train
  3. Take the train from Hengelo to Zutphentrain train
  4. Take the train from Zutphen to 's-Hertogenboschtrain train
6h 23m
€76–159

Hamburg to Best train times

Trains run hourly between Hamburg and Best. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Best at 9:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Osnabrück Hbf and take an average of 6h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurobahnBlauwnetNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 30m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurobahnBlauwnetNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 30m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurobahnBlauwnetNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)12h 2m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurobahnBlauwnetNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)10h 30m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)BlauwnetNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 4m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurobahnBlauwnetNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 30m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurobahnBlauwnetNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 30m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurobahnBlauwnetNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 30m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)BlauwnetNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 4m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurobahnBlauwnetNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 30m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurobahnBlauwnetNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 30m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurobahnBlauwnetNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 30m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)BlauwnetNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 4m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurobahnBlauwnetNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 30m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurobahnBlauwnetNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 30m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurobahnBlauwnetNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 30m • 4 changes
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  • Distance: 487.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Hamburg, Germany and Best, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Best via Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo, Zutphen, and 's-Hertogenbosch in around 6h 23m.

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