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Trip Overview

The average train between Hamburg and Varel takes 2h 24m 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 24m
Duration
189 km
Distance
€69
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf

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  1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain train 43 / ...
  2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbftrain train Rs3
  3. Take the train from Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf to Varel Bahnhoftrain train Rs3
2h 22m
€57–106

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 9:15 PM which arrives into Varel at 11:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Bremen Hbf and take an average of 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)NordWestBahn2h 17m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)NordWestBahn2h 14m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)NordWestBahn2h 14m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)NordWestBahnNordWestBahn2h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    metronomDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)NordWestBahn3h 3m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)NordWestBahn2h 18m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)NordWestBahn2h 14m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)NordWestBahn2h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    metronomDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)NordWestBahn3h 3m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)NordWestBahn2h 22m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)NordWestBahn2h 14m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)NordWestBahn2h 13m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 189.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 24m

What companies run services between Hamburg, Germany and Varel, Germany?

You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Varel Bahnhof via Bremen Hbf and Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf in around 2h 22m.

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