The average train between Hamburg and London takes 12h 45m and the fastest train takes 9h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamburg to London. 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 London. 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 London at 1:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 12h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to London. However, there are services departing from Hamburg station and arriving at London station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.
Hamburg to London train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to London train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Book your Hamburg to London train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Eurostar.
The distance between Hamburg and London is 720.5 km. The road distance is 1,026 km.
You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to London St Pancras Intl via Koeln Hbf and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 39m.