The average train between Hamburg and Sunderland takes 19h 4m and the fastest train takes 15h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamburg to Sunderland. 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 Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 3:45 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 3:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Osnabrück Hbf and take an average of 19h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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22h 38m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Hamburg to Sunderland? 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 Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Hamburg station and arriving at Sunderland station via Osnabrück Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 4m.
Hamburg to Sunderland train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Sunderland train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Hamburg to Sunderland train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurobahn and 3 other operators.
The distance between Hamburg and Sunderland is 753.7 km. The road distance is 1,511 km.
You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Sunderland via Osnabrück Hbf, Rheine, Amsterdam Centraal, London St. Pancras Int., King's Cross, and Newcastle in around 14h 56m.