There are 2 ways to get from Hamburg to Helmstedt by train or car
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Hamburg to Helmstedt by train
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The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Helmstedt is to drive which costs €27 - €45 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Helmstedt is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs €35 - €80.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Helmstedt, Bahnhof. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Wednesday. The journey takes approximately 2h 13m.
The distance between Hamburg and Helmstedt is 216 km. The road distance is 190.5 km.
The best way to get from Hamburg to Helmstedt without a car is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs €35 - €80.
The train from Hamburg Hbf to Helmstedt, Bahnhof takes 2h 13m including transfers and departs twice a week.
Hamburg to Helmstedt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Helmstedt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Helmstedt, Bahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg to Helmstedt is 190 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Hamburg to Helmstedt.
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What companies run services between Hamburg, Germany and Helmstedt, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg Hbf to Helmstedt, Bahnhof twice a week. Tickets cost €35–80 and the journey takes 2h 13m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Helmstedt, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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