The average train between Ostend and Hamburg takes 8h 49m and the fastest train takes 8h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Ostend 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 Ostend and Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Ostend is at 6:56 PM which arrives into Hamburg at 6:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 8h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Ostend station and arriving at Hamburg station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
Ostend to Hamburg train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.
Ostend to Hamburg train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
Book your Ostend to Hamburg train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Eurostar.
The distance between Ostend and Hamburg is 545 km. The road distance is 771 km.
You can take a train from Ostende to Hamburg Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf in around 8h 21m.