The average train between Hamburg and Wilhelmshaven takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Hamburg to Wilhelmshaven. 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 hourly between Hamburg and Wilhelmshaven. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Wilhelmshaven at 6:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Bremen Hbf and take an average of 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Wilhelmshaven. However, there are services departing from Hamburg station and arriving at Wilhelmshaven station via Bremen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
Hamburg to Wilhelmshaven train services, operated by metronom, depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Wilhelmshaven train services, operated by metronom, arrive at Wilhelmshaven Hbf station.
Book your Hamburg to Wilhelmshaven train tickets online with metronom, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Hamburg and Wilhelmshaven is 124.3 km. The road distance is 210 km.
You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Wilhelmshaven Hbf via Bremen Hbf and Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf in around 2h 50m.