The average train between Heilbronn and Hamburg takes 5h 38m and the fastest train takes 5h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Heilbronn 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 Heilbronn and Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 9:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heilbronn is at 7:48 PM which arrives into Hamburg at 7:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Heilbronn to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Heilbronn station and arriving at Hamburg station via Würzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
Heilbronn to Hamburg train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg, depart from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof station.
Heilbronn to Hamburg train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg, arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
Book your Heilbronn to Hamburg train tickets online with Arverio Baden-Württemberg and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Heilbronn and Hamburg is 493.4 km. The road distance is 630 km.
You can take a train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf via Würzburg Hbf in around 5h 39m.