The average train between Hamburg and Southend-on-Sea takes 14h 47m and the fastest train takes 12h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamburg to Southend-on-Sea. 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 Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 1:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Osnabrück Hbf and take an average of 14h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Hamburg to Southend-on-Sea? 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 Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Hamburg station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via Osnabrück Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 47m.
Hamburg to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Southend Victoria station.
Book your Hamburg to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurobahn and 4 other operators.
The distance between Hamburg and Southend-on-Sea is 665.6 km. The road distance is 1,131 km.
You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Southend Victoria via Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo, Amsterdam Centraal, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 12h 48m.