The average train between Hamburg and Liverpool takes 13h 52m and the fastest train takes 11h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamburg to Liverpool. 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 4 times a day between Hamburg and Liverpool. 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 Liverpool at 12:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 13h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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11h 15m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Hamburg to Liverpool? 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 Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Hbf station and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street station via Köln Hbf station, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station and London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 52m.
Hamburg to Liverpool train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Liverpool train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
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The distance between Hamburg and Liverpool is 857.3 km.
You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Liverpool Lime Street via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 13h 22m.