Hamburg to Brest Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Hamburg and Brest takes 15h 32m and the fastest train takes 12h 25m. 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.

15h 32m
Duration: 1,574 km
Distance: €471
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain
Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bresttrain Tgv

13h 35m

€378–678

Hamburg to Brest train times

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 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

12:09 PM → 10:32 AM
Arrives next day
22h 23m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:45 AM → 6:30 PM
12h 45m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 8:39 PM
12h 54m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 10:55 PM
13h 10m • 3 changes
12:09 PM → 12:38 AM
Arrives next day
12h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:45 AM → 6:39 PM
12h 54m • 3 changes
8:11 AM → 8:39 PM
12h 28m • 3 changes
1:45 PM → 10:32 AM
Arrives next day
20h 47m • 3 changes
10:45 PM → 2:48 PM
Arrives next day
16h 3m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

8:11 AM → 8:39 PM
12h 28m • 3 changes
1:45 PM → 10:32 AM
Arrives next day
20h 47m • 3 changes
10:45 PM → 2:48 PM
Arrives next day
16h 3m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

8:11 AM → 8:39 PM
12h 28m • 3 changes
1:45 PM → 10:32 AM
Arrives next day
20h 47m • 3 changes
10:45 PM → 2:48 PM
Arrives next day
16h 3m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

8:11 AM → 8:39 PM
12h 28m • 3 changes
1:45 PM → 10:32 AM
Arrives next day
20h 47m • 3 changes
10:45 PM → 2:48 PM
Arrives next day
16h 3m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:45 AM → 6:39 PM
12h 54m • 3 changes
8:11 AM → 8:36 PM
12h 25m • 3 changes
12:09 PM → 12:39 AM
Arrives next day
12h 30m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

What companies run services between Hamburg, Germany and Brest, France?

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 35m.

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