The average train between Milan and Hamburg takes 14h 18m and the fastest train takes 12h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Milan 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 5 times a day between Milan and Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Milan is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Hamburg at 11:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Arth-Goldau and take an average of 14h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Milan 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 Milan to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Milan station and arriving at Hamburg station via Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 18m.
Milan to Hamburg train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Milano Centrale station.
Milan to Hamburg train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
Book your Milan to Hamburg train tickets online with Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Milan and Hamburg is 901 km. The road distance is 1,168 km.
You can take a train from Milano Centrale to Hamburg Hbf via Arth-Goldau, Basel SBB, and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 12h 52m.