The average train between Hamburg and Ełk takes 13h 37m and the fastest train takes 11h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamburg to Ełk. 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 Ełk. The earliest departure is at 6:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 7:34 PM which arrives into Ełk at 1:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Berlin Hbf and take an average of 13h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Ełk. However, there are services departing from Hamburg station and arriving at Ełk station via Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 37m.
Hamburg to Ełk train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Ełk train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Elk station.
Book your Hamburg to Ełk train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), S-Bahn Berlin and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hamburg and Ełk is 814.2 km. The road distance is 1,020 km.
You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Elk via Berlin Hbf, S+U Lichtenberg Bhf, Rzepin, and Poznan Glowny in around 12h 35m.