The average train between Hamburg and France takes 10h 43m and the fastest train takes 8h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamburg to France. 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 France. 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 France at 12:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 10h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to France. However, there are services departing from Hamburg station and arriving at France station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.
Hamburg to France train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to France train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Paris Nord station.
The distance between Hamburg and France is 963.7 km. The road distance is 967 km.
You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Cité via Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 8h 41m.