Leverkusen to Hamburg by train

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Overview: trains from Leverkusen to Hamburg

Find the key information for travelling by train from Leverkusen to Hamburg, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:49 View journey
Last train 23:04 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 33m View journey
Distance (km) 346
Trains / day 15 View all
Cheapest journey AU$182.50 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 52m
Train operators 11

Taking the train from Leverkusen to Hamburg

Ready to book a trip from Leverkusen to Hamburg by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Cost of train tickets between Leverkusen and Hamburg

The cheapest train tickets from Leverkusen to Hamburg start at AU$182.50. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Leverkusen to Hamburg is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 7 and a half months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Leverkusen to Hamburg train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Leverkusen to Hamburg is at 00:49 and the last is at 21:04. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 00:49 and the last one is at 23:04. You can expect 15 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 59 minutes.

Average train travel time and distance from Leverkusen to Hamburg

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 3 hours and 33 minutes, spanning 346 kilometres in total.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Leverkusen and Hamburg?

You can secure tickets for travel between Leverkusen and Hamburg up to 7 and a half months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Further insights on trains from Leverkusen to Hamburg

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Hamburg city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Leverkusen to Hamburg

Want to know more about your journey from Leverkusen to Hamburg? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between Leverkusen and Hamburg spans 346 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.