The average train between Hamburg and Southampton takes 16h 2m and the fastest train takes 12h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamburg to Southampton. 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 Southampton. 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 Southampton at 2:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 16h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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21h 36m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Hamburg to Southampton? 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 Southampton. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Hbf station and arriving at Southampton Central station via Köln Hbf station, Paris Nord station and London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 2m.
Hamburg to Southampton train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Southampton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.
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The distance between Hamburg and Southampton is 829.1 km.
You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Southampton Central via Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 13h 43m.