There are 2 ways to get from Helmstedt to Hamburg by train or car
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Helmstedt to Hamburg by train
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The cheapest way to get from Helmstedt to Hamburg is to drive which costs €28 - €45 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Helmstedt to Hamburg is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs €35 - €80.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Helmstedt, Bahnhof and arriving at Hamburg Hbf. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Wednesday. The journey takes approximately 2h 32m.
The distance between Helmstedt and Hamburg is 216 km. The road distance is 190.9 km.
The best way to get from Helmstedt to Hamburg without a car is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs €35 - €80.
The train from Helmstedt, Bahnhof to Hamburg Hbf takes 2h 32m including transfers and departs twice a week.
Helmstedt to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Helmstedt, Bahnhof station.
Helmstedt to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helmstedt to Hamburg is 191 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Helmstedt to Hamburg.
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What companies run services between Helmstedt, Germany and Hamburg, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Helmstedt, Bahnhof to Hamburg Hbf twice a week. Tickets cost €35–80 and the journey takes 2h 32m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Helmstedt, Bahnhof to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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