The average train between Leiden and Hamburg takes 7h 4m and the fastest train takes 6h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Leiden 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 every 2 hours between Leiden and Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Leiden is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Hamburg at 9:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 7h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 36m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Leiden 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 Leiden to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Leiden station and arriving at Hamburg station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
Leiden to Hamburg train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Centraal station.
Leiden to Hamburg train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
Book your Leiden to Hamburg train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Eurobahn and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Leiden and Hamburg is 400.3 km. The road distance is 533 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Hamburg Hbf via Utrecht Centraal, Hengelo, and Osnabrück Hbf in around 6h 17m.