The average train between Utrecht and Hamburg takes 5h 54m and the fastest train takes 5h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Utrecht 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 hourly between Utrecht and Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Utrecht is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Hamburg at 9:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Hengelo and take an average of 5h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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5h 8m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Utrecht 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 Utrecht to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Utrecht station and arriving at Hamburg station via Hengelo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
Utrecht to Hamburg train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.
Utrecht to Hamburg train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
Book your Utrecht to Hamburg train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Utrecht and Hamburg is 365.2 km. The road distance is 461 km.
You can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Hamburg Hbf via Hengelo and Osnabrück Hbf in around 5h 7m.