The average train between Hamburg and Dax takes 18h and the fastest train takes 13h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamburg to Dax. 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 Dax. 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 Dax at 5:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 18h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Dax. However, there are services departing from Hamburg station and arriving at Dax station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h.
Hamburg to Dax train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Dax train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dax station.
Book your Hamburg to Dax train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Hamburg and Dax is 1,359.1 km. The road distance is 1,653 km.
You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Dax via Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 12h 55m.