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Train Hamburg → Düsseldorf

Schedule & travel time

3h 13m 339 km 15 trains/day
ICE IC RE

Route overview

3h 13m

Fastest time

3h 40m

Avg. duration

339

Kilometers

15

Trains per day

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By train from Hamburg to Düsseldorf

An important rail connection: The train connection from Hamburg to Düsseldorf is one of the notable rail routes in Germany. On the ICE you reach your destination in just 3h 13m and can travel in comfort.

The route covers a distance of 339 kilometers and is served by about 15 trains every day. The regular service gives you plenty of options when planning your trip.

Route overview

Infrastructure: Regionalverkehr

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Available train types

This route is served by ICE, IC, RE.

The ICE (Intercity-Express) is Germany's fastest train and offers top-tier comfort with Wi-Fi, power outlets, and an on-board restaurant.

The IC (Intercity) links cities reliably and comfortably.

Travel sustainably

Taking the train from Hamburg to Düsseldorf saves you about 54 kg of CO₂ per trip compared with driving. Versus flying you save as much as 83 kg of CO₂. Rail is the most sustainable way to cover this route.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the train journey from Hamburg to Düsseldorf?

The fastest connection from Hamburg to Düsseldorf takes 3h 13m. The average travel time is 3h 40m.

How many trains run daily from Hamburg to Düsseldorf?

About 15 trains run daily on the Hamburg - Düsseldorf route. Train types include ICE, IC, RE.

What is the route from Hamburg to Düsseldorf?

The direct connection covers 339 km.

More interesting connections

Hamburg → Köln
3h 32m357 km
Hamburg → Hannover
1h 4m133 km
Köln → Düsseldorf
0h 21m33 km
Düsseldorf Flughafen → Düsseldorf
6m7 km
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Return journey

Düsseldorf Hamburg

More connections

Hamburg → Köln3h 32mHamburg → Hannover1h 4mHamburg → Bremen0h 55mHamburg → Lübeck0h 38mKöln → Düsseldorf0h 21mDüsseldorf Flughafen → Düsseldorf6mMünchen → Düsseldorf4h 50m
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Schedule data last updated: 12/05/2026 · Live data refreshed in real time

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Last update: April 2026

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