London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Hamburg train with Thameslink

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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Hamburg

Showing times and prices for Jun 19

Cheapest price

$341

Average price

$387

Fastest journey

11 h 1 m

Average duration

12 h 54 m

Trains per day

Distance

741 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Hamburg will cost around $387 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $341.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Hamburg without transferring at least 3 times.

08:06AM11h01

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

07:07PMHamburg

$3411One-way

3 transfers

10:06AM12h08

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

10:14PMHamburg

$3791One-way

3 transfers

12:06PM11h10

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

11:16PMHamburg

$3791One-way

3 transfers

06:46PM18h13

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

12:59PMHamburg

$3791One-way

3 transfers

06:16AM11h58

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

06:14PMHamburg

$4601One-way

3 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and flight for London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €63. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 20m.

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Train	Most popular Flight
€322 Average price	€168 Average price Cheapest
14h 37m Average duration 14h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	6h 20m Average duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
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Journey information

Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Hamburg

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Trains from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Hamburg run on average 4 times per day, taking around 14h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $341 (€278) but you can travel from only $77 (€63) by flight.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from $77 (€63)

Distance

460 miles (741 km)

Average train duration

14h 7m

Cheapest ticket price

$341 (€278)

Trains per day

Fastest train

10h 58m

First train

00:42

Last train

18:46

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from $77 (€63)

Train providers: Thameslink from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Hamburg trains

For as little as $611 (€499) you can travel by train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Hamburg with Thameslink. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this route.

Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.

Thameslink from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Hamburg train information:

Average Duration: 10 h 58 min
Cheapest Price: $611
Thameslink frequency: 4 a day

FAQs: Trains from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Hamburg

FAQs: Travel by train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Hamburg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Hamburg.

Cheap train tickets from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Hamburg can start from as little as $390 (€318) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Hamburg is $390 (€318); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Hamburg is 11 h 1 min to travel the 459 mile (741 km) long journey, with around there is 1 train per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Hamburg leaves at 8: 06 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Hamburg leaves at 6: 46 PM.

There is 1 train a day from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Hamburg which require at least one change with Thameslink. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the best London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Hamburg train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with Thameslink. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Hamburg to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 6: 46 PM.

You have options as you can travel between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Hamburg 2 different ways: train or flight.