The average train between Heidelberg and Hamburg takes 6h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Heidelberg to Hamburg. 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 Heidelberg and Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 1:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 5:48 AM which arrives into Hamburg at 10:29 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Hamburg station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 6h 7m.
Heidelberg to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
Book your Heidelberg to Hamburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Heidelberg and Hamburg is 469.4 km. The road distance is 605 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €100–430 and the journey takes 4h 41m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route twice daily.