The average train between Katowice and Hamburg takes 8h 56m and the fastest train takes 8h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Katowice 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 4 times a day between Katowice and Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Katowice is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Hamburg at 9:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Berlin-Lichtenberg and take an average of 8h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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10h 40m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Katowice to Hamburg? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Katowice to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Katowice station and arriving at Hamburg station via Berlin-Lichtenberg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
Katowice to Hamburg train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Katowice station.
Katowice to Hamburg train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
Book your Katowice to Hamburg train tickets online with PKP Intercity, BVG and 2 other operators.
The distance between Katowice and Hamburg is 719.1 km. The road distance is 831 km.
You can take a train from Katowice to Hamburg Hbf via Berlin-Lichtenberg, S+U Lichtenberg Bhf, and Berlin Hbf in around 8h 50m.