The average train between Leiden and Hamburg takes 7h 34m and the fastest train takes 6h 32m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Leiden and Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 12:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Leiden is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Hamburg at 10:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 7h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want 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 34m.
Leiden to Hamburg train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Lammenschans 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 509 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Lammenschans to Hamburg Hbf via Utrecht Centraal, Hengelo, and Osnabrück Hbf in around 6h 9m.