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Train Hamburg → Flensburg

Schedule & travel time

1h 46m 141 km 21 trains/day
RE IC

Route overview

1h 46m

Fastest time

2h 2m

Avg. duration

141

Kilometers

21

Trains per day

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By train from Hamburg to Flensburg

An important rail connection: The train connection from Hamburg to Flensburg is one of the important Intercity routes rail routes in Germany. On the RE you reach your destination in just 1h 46m and can travel in comfort.

The route covers a distance of 141 kilometers and is served by about 21 trains every day. The solid frequency enables flexible trip planning.

Route overview

Infrastructure: Jütlandlinie

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Available train types

This route is served by RE, IC.

The IC (Intercity) links cities reliably and comfortably.

Travel sustainably

Taking the train from Hamburg to Flensburg saves you about 26 kg of CO₂ per trip compared with driving. 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 Flensburg?

The fastest connection from Hamburg to Flensburg takes 1h 46m. The average travel time is 2h 2m.

How many trains run daily from Hamburg to Flensburg?

About 21 trains run daily on the Hamburg - Flensburg route. Train types include RE, IC.

What is the route from Hamburg to Flensburg?

The direct connection covers 141 km.

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Return journey

Flensburg Hamburg

More connections

Hamburg → Köln3h 32mHamburg → Hannover1h 4mHamburg → Bremen0h 55mHamburg → Lübeck0h 38mKiel → Flensburg1h 15m
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Schedule data last updated: 11/05/2026 · Live data refreshed in real time

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Last update: April 2026

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