Reading to Hamburg Trains

Reading to Hamburg trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Hamburg takes 14h 40m and the fastest train takes 12h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading 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.

14h 40m
Duration: 1,476 km
Distance: €560
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Paris

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Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
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12h 17m

€450–825

Reading to Hamburg train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Reading and Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 7:13 PM which arrives into Hamburg at 3:49 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 14h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

1:42 PM → 6:50 AM
Arrives next day
16h 7m • 4 changes
6:18 PM → 3:49 PM
Arrives next day
20h 31m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:12 AM → 10:15 PM
14h 3m • 4 changes
10:42 AM → 12:15 AM
Arrives next day
12h 33m • 4 changes
6:12 PM → 6:15 PM
Arrives next day
23h 3m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:26 AM → 8:15 PM
12h 49m • 4 changes
8:20 AM → 10:15 PM
12h 55m • 4 changes
10:46 AM → 12:15 AM
Arrives next day
12h 28m • 4 changes
2:46 PM → 6:50 AM
Arrives next day
15h 4m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

4:35 AM → 6:15 PM
12h 40m • 4 changes
7:07 AM → 8:15 PM
12h 7m • 4 changes
11:09 AM → 12:15 AM
Arrives next day
12h 5m • 4 changes
12:43 PM → 6:50 AM
Arrives next day
17h 6m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

4:35 AM → 6:15 PM
12h 40m • 4 changes
7:07 AM → 8:15 PM
12h 7m • 4 changes
11:09 AM → 12:15 AM
Arrives next day
12h 5m • 4 changes
12:43 PM → 6:50 AM
Arrives next day
17h 6m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

4:35 AM → 6:15 PM
12h 40m • 4 changes
7:07 AM → 8:15 PM
12h 7m • 4 changes
11:09 AM → 12:15 AM
Arrives next day
12h 5m • 4 changes
12:43 PM → 6:50 AM
Arrives next day
17h 6m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

4:35 AM → 6:15 PM
12h 40m • 4 changes
7:07 AM → 8:15 PM
12h 7m • 4 changes
11:09 AM → 12:15 AM
Arrives next day
12h 5m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading 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.

What companies run services between Reading, England and Hamburg, Germany?

You can take a train from Reading to Hamburg Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Köln Hbf in around 12h 17m.

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