Hamburg to Varel Trains

Hamburg to Varel trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Hamburg and Varel takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Hamburg to Varel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 23m
Duration: 189 km
Distance: €74
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf

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Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain 43 / ...
Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbftrain 56 / ...
Take the train from Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf to Varel Bahnhoftrain Rs3

2h 27m

€44–239

Hamburg to Varel train times

Trains run hourly between Hamburg and Varel. The earliest departure is at 2:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Varel at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Bremen Hbf and take an average of 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

1:45 PM → 3:59 PM
2h 14m • 2 changes
2:45 PM → 4:59 PM
2h 14m • 2 changes
3:45 PM → 5:59 PM
2h 14m • 2 changes
4:45 PM → 6:59 PM
2h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

4:41 AM → 6:59 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
5:45 AM → 7:59 AM
2h 14m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 9:58 AM
2h 13m • 2 changes
8:42 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

4:41 AM → 6:59 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
5:45 AM → 7:59 AM
2h 14m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 9:58 AM
2h 13m • 2 changes
8:42 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

2:56 AM → 5:59 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
4:41 AM → 6:59 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
5:45 AM → 7:59 AM
2h 14m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 9:58 AM
2h 13m • 2 changes
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