The average train between Hamburg and Helmstedt takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamburg to Helmstedt. 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 every 4 hours between Hamburg and Helmstedt. The earliest departure is at 4:27 AM at night, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Helmstedt at 6:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Hannover Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 1m • 2 changes


3h 15m • 2 changes


3h 15m • 2 changes


3h 15m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Helmstedt. However, there are services departing from Hamburg station and arriving at Helmstedt station via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Hamburg to Helmstedt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Helmstedt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Hamburg to Helmstedt train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Hamburg and Helmstedt is 162.1 km. The road distance is 274 km.
You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Helmstedt, Bahnhof via Hannover Hauptbahnhof and Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 16m.