The average train between Hamburg and Reading takes 14h 16m and the fastest train takes 12h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamburg to Reading. 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 Reading. 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 Reading at 3:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 14h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




11h 36m • 4 changes




11h 40m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




16h 32m • 4 changes




11h 36m • 4 changes




11h 40m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




16h 32m • 4 changes




11h 36m • 4 changes




11h 40m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




16h 1m • 4 changes
Want to know about travelling from Hamburg to Reading? 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 Reading. However, there are services departing from Hamburg station and arriving at Reading station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 16m.
Hamburg to Reading train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Reading train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Hamburg to Reading train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hamburg and Reading is 776.9 km. The road distance is 1,476 km.
You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Reading via Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 12h 12m.