The average train between Hamburg and Canterbury takes 14h 6m and the fastest train takes 10h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamburg to Canterbury. 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 3 times a day between Hamburg and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 3:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 14h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Hamburg to Canterbury? 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 Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Hamburg station and arriving at Canterbury station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 6m.
Hamburg to Canterbury train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Canterbury train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Hamburg to Canterbury train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and Southeastern.
The distance between Hamburg and Canterbury is 654.6 km. The road distance is 1,139 km.
You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Canterbury West via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 11h 14m.