The average train between Hamburg and Leeds takes 15h 16m and the fastest train takes 12h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamburg to Leeds. 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 Leeds. 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 Leeds at 4:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 15h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Hamburg to Leeds? 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 Leeds. However, there are services departing from Hamburg station and arriving at Leeds station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 16m.
Hamburg to Leeds train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Leeds train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Hamburg to Leeds train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Hamburg and Leeds is 759.9 km. The road distance is 1,324 km.
You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Leeds via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 12h 10m.