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

The cheapest way to get from Kent to Hamburg is to bus which costs €90 - €160 and takes 16h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kent to Hamburg is to train and fly which takes 5h 51m and costs €120 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Kent and Hamburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Kent to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Dover and arriving at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 20m.

How far is it from Kent to Hamburg?

The distance between Kent and Hamburg is 878 km.

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

The best way to get from Kent to Hamburg without a car is to train via Osnabrück which takes 12h 31m and costs €240 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Kent to Hamburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kent to Hamburg bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kent to Hamburg train from?

Kent to Hamburg train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.

Train or bus from Kent to Hamburg?

The best way to get from Kent to Hamburg is to train via Osnabrück which takes 12h 31m and costs €240 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €160 and takes 16h 20m.

Where does the Kent to Hamburg bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Kent and Hamburg?

Hamburg is 1h ahead of Kent. It is currently 9:10 AM in Kent and 10:10 AM in Hamburg.

Where does the Kent to Hamburg train arrive?

Kent to Hamburg train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Kent to Hamburg - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, Eurotunnel, and car

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

No, there is no direct train from Kent to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Lenham and arriving at Hamburg Hbf via Ashford International, London St Pancras Intl, Rotterdam Centraal, Hengelo and Osnabrück Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 31m.

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There are 11 ways to get from Kent to Hamburg by train, plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car train, car, or car ferry

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Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
best
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane LGW - HAM
6h 21m
€103–319
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N380 / ...
16h 20m
€94–158
Train via Osnabrück
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eil
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Hengelotrain
4. Take the train from Hengelo to Osnabrueck Hbftrain Re / ...
5. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
12h 31m
€247–616
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Hamburgcar
8h 3m
€253–326
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane LHR - HAM
5h 51m
€123–367
Train to London City Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane LCY - HAM
7h 8m
€191–559
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Lenham to Ashford Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane STN - HAM
6h 5m
€113–600
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane STN - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
6h 44m
€97–486
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane LHR - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
7h 33m
€160–563
Train
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Hamburg-Harburgtrain Ice
13h 20m
€152–395
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Kent to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Hamburgcar
9h 12m
€142–249

Kent to Hamburg by train

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12h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 877.9 km
Duration: 6h 21m

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

You can take a train from Lenham to Hamburg Hbf via Ashford International, London St Pancras Intl, Rotterdam Centraal, Hengelo, and Osnabrück Hbf in around 12h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dover to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof 5 times a week. Tickets cost €65–110 and the journey takes 14h 15m.

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