The average train between Hamburg and Brest takes 15h 43m and the fastest train takes 12h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamburg to Brest. 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 4 times a day between Hamburg and Brest. 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 Brest at 2:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 15h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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12h 29m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Hamburg to Brest? 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 Brest. However, there are services departing from Hamburg station and arriving at Brest station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 43m.
Hamburg to Brest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Brest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Brest station.
Book your Hamburg to Brest train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Hamburg and Brest is 1,161.9 km. The road distance is 1,574 km.
You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Brest via Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 13h 1m.