The average train between Rottenburg and Hamburg takes 9h 1m and the fastest train takes 6h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Rottenburg 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 4 hours between Rottenburg and Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 1:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Rottenburg is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Hamburg at 12:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Tübingen Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 9h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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7h 45m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Rottenburg 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.
No, there is no direct train from Rottenburg to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Rottenburg station and arriving at Hamburg station via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
Rottenburg to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Tübingen Hauptbahnhof station.
Rottenburg to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
Book your Rottenburg to Hamburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Rottenburg and Hamburg is 569.1 km. The road distance is 778 km.
You can take a train from Rottenburg Bahnhof to Hamburg Hbf via Tübingen Hauptbahnhof, Hauptbahnhof, and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 7h 44m.