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Train from Copenhagen to Hamburg

The fastest train from Copenhagen to Hamburg takes 4h39, and 5 of the 7 daily connections we found run without a change. Below: every connection, how punctual the route really is, and practical tips.

Fastest journey4h39
Connections a day7
Direct trains5
On time61%

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Our travel advice

Our pick

Take the 14:22 train: 4h39 without a change.

Direct or with a change?

5 of 7 connections are direct. The others change, usually in Schleswig.

The timetable at a glance

First train06:22
Last train14:22
Fastest journey4h39
Average journey5h00
Longest journey5h06
Without changing5 of 7

Departures per hour from Copenhagen

  • Departures: 5 in the morning, 2 in the afternoon and 0 in the evening.
  • Operators: Dänische Staatsbahnen and DB Regio AG Nord.
  • Usual change points: Schleswig.

From our timetable data for a regular Tuesday; departure times in local Copenhagen time.

All connections on a regular day

Departure times are local time in Copenhagen, arrival times local time in Hamburg.

DepartsArrivesDurationChange atTrains
06:2211:225h00SchleswigRJ 383 · RE 11165
Dänische Staatsbahnen, DB Regio AG Nord
06:2211:285h06directRJ 383
Dänische Staatsbahnen
08:2213:084h46directECE 393
Dänische Staatsbahnen
10:2215:225h00SchleswigRJ 385 · RE 11173
Dänische Staatsbahnen, DB Regio AG Nord
10:2215:285h06directRJ 385
Dänische Staatsbahnen
12:2217:134h51directECE 395
Dänische Staatsbahnen
14:2219:014h39directECE 397
Dänische Staatsbahnen

Route map

BerlinHanoverCopenhagenHamburg

How punctual is this route?

Real arrival times of ECE 393, ECE 395, ECE 397, RE 11165, RE 11173 at Hamburg Hbf, 344 trips.

On time (≤5 min)61%
Within 15 min79%
Cancelled13.7%

Source: Deutsche Bahn delay data (CC BY 4.0). "On time" = at most 5 minutes late on arrival.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the train from Copenhagen to Hamburg?

The fastest train takes 4h39; the typical journey is 5h00.

Is there a direct train from Copenhagen to Hamburg?

Yes. 5 of the 7 connections we found on a regular Tuesday run without a change.

What time is the first and last train from Copenhagen to Hamburg?

On a regular Tuesday the first connection leaves at 06:22 and the last at 14:22 (Copenhagen time).

Which station does the train from Copenhagen to Hamburg leave from?

The fastest connection leaves from København H and arrives at Hamburg Hbf.

Is the train from Copenhagen to Hamburg usually on time?

61% of measured arrivals at Hamburg Hbf were at most 5 minutes late, and 79% within 15 minutes.

Where can I book a train ticket to Hamburg?

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Timetables: our own journey planner (MOTIS) on open timetable data from SNCF, DB (DELFI), NS (OpenOV), NMBS/SNCB, Eurostar, SBB/opentransportdata.swiss, Trenitalia France and Renfe. Method and sources.

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