The average train between Hamburg and Leeds takes 12h 26m and the fastest train takes 11h 8m. 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 5 times a day between Hamburg and Leeds. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Leeds at 12:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 12h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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12h 37m • 3 changesWant 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 Hbf station and arriving at Leeds station via Köln Hbf station, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station and London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 26m.
Hamburg to Leeds train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Leeds train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Leeds station.
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The distance between Hamburg and Leeds is 759.9 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 29m.