The average train between Hamburg and Bodensee (Lake) takes 8h 42m and the fastest train takes 7h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Hamburg to Bodensee (Lake). 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 Bodensee (Lake). The earliest departure is at 5:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 6:01 PM which arrives into Bodensee (Lake) at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 8h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 24m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Hamburg to Bodensee (Lake)? 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 Bodensee (Lake). However, there are services departing from Hamburg station and arriving at Bodensee (Lake) station via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
Hamburg to Bodensee (Lake) train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Bodensee (Lake) train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof station.
Book your Hamburg to Bodensee (Lake) train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Hamburg and Bodensee (Lake) is 664.6 km. The road distance is 888 km.
You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Ulm Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 21m.