The average train between Munich and Hamburg takes 6h 16m and the fastest train takes 5h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Munich 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 Munich and Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 3:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Munich is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Hamburg at 7:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Munich to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Munich station and arriving at Hamburg station via Lüneburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
Munich to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.
Munich to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
Book your Munich to Hamburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and metronom.
The distance between Munich and Hamburg is 612.1 km. The road distance is 775 km.
You can take a train from München Hbf to Hamburg Hbf via Lueneburg in around 5h 53m.