The average train between Milan and Hamburg takes 14h 23m 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 twice daily between Milan and Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Milan is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Hamburg at 1:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 14h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


12h 19m • 2 changes


12h 19m • 2 changes
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12h 19m • 2 changes


12h 19m • 2 changes
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19h 24m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Milan to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Milan station and arriving at Hamburg station via Basel Sbb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 23m.
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 and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Milan and Hamburg is 901 km. The road distance is 1,206 km.
You can take a train from Milano Centrale to Hamburg Hbf via Basel SBB and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 12h 22m.