The average train between Linz and Hamburg takes 10h 15m and the fastest train takes 9h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Linz 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 3 hours between Linz and Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Linz is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Hamburg at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 and take an average of 10h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Linz 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 Linz to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Linz station and arriving at Hamburg station via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
Linz to Hamburg train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Linz/Donau Hbf station.
Linz to Hamburg train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
Book your Linz to Hamburg train tickets online with Railjet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Linz and Hamburg is 655.9 km. The road distance is 1,046 km.
You can take a train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Hamburg Hbf via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, and Lüneburg in around 9h 44m.