The average train between Hamburg and Madrid takes 29h 26m and the fastest train takes 27h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamburg to Madrid. 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 twice daily between Hamburg and Madrid. 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 Madrid at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 29h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Hbf station and arriving at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station via Köln Hbf station, Paris Nord station and Barcelona-Sants station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 26m.
Hamburg to Madrid train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
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The distance between Hamburg and Madrid is 1785.6 km. The road distance is 2125 km.
You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona-Sants in around 19h 39m.