The average train between Hamburg and Witten takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Hamburg to Witten. 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 Witten. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Witten at 4:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Witten. However, there are services departing from Hamburg station and arriving at Witten station via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Hamburg to Witten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Witten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Hamburg to Witten train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and National Express.
The distance between Hamburg and Witten is 294.7 km. The road distance is 356 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg Hbf to Dortmund Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €60–260 and the journey takes 2h 47m. MSM Partyzug also services this route once a week.