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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Hamburg takes 17h 5m and the fastest train takes 16h 31m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week 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.

17h 5m
Duration
1,123 km
Distance
€370
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Reading to Hamburg train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Reading and Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 2:12 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Reading is at 5:18 PM which arrives into Hamburg at 10:49 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 17h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)16h 36m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)16h 36m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)19h 36m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)16h 31m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)16h 36m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)16h 36m • 3 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.

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  • Distance: 1,123.1 km
  • Duration: 17h 5m

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, and Amsterdam Centraal in around 11h 44m.

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