- Must visit
Hamburger Kunsthalle
Major art museum with European painting, modern works and temporary exhibitions, all within walking distance of the main station.
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£53
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£89
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
6 h 24 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
6 h 38 m
Trains on 05 Sept
7
Distance
470 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leuven to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leuven to Hamburg will cost around £89 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £53.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 7 trains from Leuven to Hamburg, including 7 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 470 km distance in an average of 6 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 48 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leuven to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £41 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £41, while a flight costs an average of £124.
Distance: 470 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£91 Average Price | £41 Average Price Cheapest | £124 Average Price | £81 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 17m Average total duration 5h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 21m Average total duration 10h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Leuven to Hamburg:
A coach is £50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leuven to Hamburg costing on average £91.
A coach is £83 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leuven to Hamburg costing on average £124.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 47m.
Coach takes on average 10h 51m.
Tickets start at around £91 compared to roughly £81 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-10.33. The journey takes 5h 47m versus 5h 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Leuven to Hamburg trains for tomorrow, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:27 Leuven | 6h48 | 13:15 Hamburg | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:27 Leuven | 6h48 | 14:15 Hamburg | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:26 Leuven | 7h06 | 15:32 Hamburg | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:27 Leuven | 6h24 | 14:51 Hamburg | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:27 Leuven | 6h24 | 15:51 Hamburg | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:02 Leuven | 6h55 | 17:57 Hamburg | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:27 Leuven | 6h48 | 18:15 Hamburg | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Leuven to Hamburg run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £53 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:33, the last at 23:36. The fastest train covers the 470 km distance in 6h 48m.
Distance 470 km |
Average train duration 5h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £53 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 6h 48m |
First train 0:33 |
Last train 23:36 |
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Hamburg Hbf -> Rathausmarkt, Hamburg
Trains from Edinburgh to Southampton are frequent and most services require between one and three changes. The first train of the day leaves Edinburgh Waverley at 5:40 a.m. and arrives at Southampton Central at 11:49 a.m. The journey takes approximatey 6 hours. The last service of the day that arrives in Southampton leaves Edinburgh at 6:30 p.m. East Coast and Virgin serve the route.
Departure Station: Edinburgh Waverley Located to the east of Princes Street, Waverley is in the centre of Edinburgh. Local buses as well as taxis serve the station.
Arrival Station: Southampton Central Local buses connect Southampton Central to the city centre and the docks. There is also a taxi rank, a station car park with around 180 spaces and a secure cycle storage facility.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leuven to Hamburg by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hamburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Leuven to Hamburg trains use the Leuven to Hamburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Hamburg-Harburg. Use this guide to compare Leuven and Hamburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Leuven is 1 km from Leuven city centre. Public transport options include:
Leuven has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: De Klimop, Domus
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Leuven. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Leuven. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leuven: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leuven: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leuven: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel La Royale, Park Inn by Radisson Leuven, Hotel Mille Colonnes.
Heverlee is 1 km from Leuven city centre. Public transport options include:
Heverlee has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Heverlee.
ATMs are available at Heverlee.
Available at Heverlee: Parking, WC.
Available at Heverlee: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heverlee.
Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Le Crobag, Burger King, Coffee Fellows, Havin Grill, KFC, Mr. CLOU, Starbucks, dean&david, SPAR Express, Pommesfreunde, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hamburg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Park Hyatt Hamburg.
Hamburg-Harburg is 13 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Harburg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Café Bom Dia, Hünkar, Yoko Sushi Harburg, Mathewes Grill
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Harburg. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Panorama, Hotel Harburger Hof, Hotel Jeta, Hotel Süderelbe.
Hamburg Airport is 6 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald's, St. Pauli, Scoom, McCafé
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg Airport. ATMs are available at Hamburg Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Airport. Information desks are available at Hamburg Airport.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg Airport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Airport: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Airport.
Nearby hotels include Leonardo Inn Airport.
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