What is the cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Kent?

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Kent is to bus which costs £80 - £140 and takes 17h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hamburg to Kent?

The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Kent is to fly and train which takes 6h 27m and costs £95 - £550.

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg and Kent?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamburg to Kent. However, there are services departing from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Dover via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 54m.

How far is it from Hamburg to Kent?

The distance between Hamburg and Kent is 549 miles.

How do I travel from Hamburg to Kent without a car?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Kent without a car is to train via Enschede which takes 12h 42m and costs £220 - £550.

How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Kent?

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Hamburg to Kent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Kent bus from?

Hamburg to Kent bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Kent train from?

Hamburg to Kent train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.

Train or bus from Hamburg to Kent?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Kent is to train via Enschede which takes 12h 42m and costs £220 - £550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £140 and takes 17h 54m.

Where does the Hamburg to Kent bus arrive?

Hamburg to Kent bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dover station.

What is the time difference between Hamburg and Kent?

Kent is 1h behind Hamburg. It is currently 4:29 PM in Hamburg and 3:29 PM in Kent.

Where does the Hamburg to Kent train arrive?

Hamburg to Kent train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Osnabrück Hbf station.

How do I get a train ticket from Hamburg to Kent?

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Where can I stay near Kent?

There are 1153+ hotels available in Kent.

Hamburg to Kent - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

Q: Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Kent?

No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Kent. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Lenham via Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo, Rotterdam Centraal, London St Pancras Intl and Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 42m.

There are 12 ways to get from Hamburg to Kent by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Hamburg Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane HAM - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain
6h 32m
£86–278
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Doverbus N380
17h 54m
£82–135
Train via Enschede
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Osnabrück Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hengelotrain
3. Take the train from Hengelo to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
5. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
12h 42m
£220–528
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hamburg to Amsterdam Centraal Stationbus
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain
14h 26m
£129–232
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Hamburg to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
8h 2m
£224–272
Fly Hamburg Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane HAM - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
3. Take the train from Ashford International to Lenhamtrain
6h 37m
£109–323
Fly Hamburg Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to London City Airport (LCY)plane HAM - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain
7h 50m
£156–476
Fly Hamburg Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane HAM - STN
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain
3. Take the train from Ashford International to Lenhamtrain
6h 27m
£96–525
Train to Bremen Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane BRE - STN
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain
7h 7m
£84–410
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane HAJ - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
8h
£143–531
Train
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain
13h 39m
£207–428
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Hamburg to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Kentcar
9h 7m
£127–213

Hamburg to Kent by train

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Distance: 545.5 mi
Duration: 6h 32m

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

You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Lenham via Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo, Rotterdam Centraal, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 12h 42m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Dover 5 times a week. Tickets cost £55–95 and the journey takes 16h 25m.

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