The average train between Hamburg and Kehl takes 7h 11m and the fastest train takes 6h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamburg to Kehl. 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 3 hours between Hamburg and Kehl. The earliest departure is at 4:27 AM at night, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Kehl at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Offenburg Bahnhof and take an average of 7h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 22m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Hamburg to Kehl? 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 Kehl. However, there are services departing from Hamburg station and arriving at Kehl station via Offenburg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
Hamburg to Kehl train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Kehl train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Offenburg Bahnhof station.
Book your Hamburg to Kehl train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and SWEG (Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH).
The distance between Hamburg and Kehl is 574 km. The road distance is 746 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg Hbf to Offenburg Bahnhof every 3 hours. Tickets cost €120–550 and the journey takes 5h 29m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route twice daily.