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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Gatwick Airport to Hamburg
Cheapest price
€271
Average price
€283
Fastest journey
11 h 8 m
Average duration
14 h 19 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
741 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Gatwick Airport 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 to Hamburg will cost around €283 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €271.
It's difficult to get from London Gatwick Airport to Hamburg without transferring at least 3 times.
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for London Gatwick Airport to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €246. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €246, and a flight costs an average of €55.
Distance: 460 miles (741 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
€284 Average price Cheapest | €307 Average price |
14h 37m Average total duration 14h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to Hamburg train times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Hamburg trains for today, Sunday, December 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:06 AM Gatwick Airport | 12h08 | 10:14 PM Hamburg | 3 transfers | |
| 12:06 PM Gatwick Airport | 11h04 | 11:10 PM Hamburg | 3 transfers | |
| 5:06 PM Gatwick Airport | 16h08 | 9:14 AM Hamburg | 3 transfers | |
| 6:36 PM Gatwick Airport | 18h23 | 12:59 PM Hamburg | 3 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Why should you book London Gatwick Airport to Hamburg trains with Omio?
Thameslink operates all train services from London Gatwick Airport to Hamburg. Omio is the only official third party seller for Thameslink tickets.
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Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Official reseller: Thameslink tickets can only be bought on Omio or Thameslink's website as Omio is the only official third party seller for Thameslink tickets. Trainline, RailEurope, and Rail.Ninja do not sell Thameslink tickets as they are not official sellers.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and flight to find the ideal travel option from London Gatwick Airport to Hamburg.
Journey information
Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport to Hamburg
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Trains from London Gatwick Airport to Hamburg run on average 4 times per day, taking around 14h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $305 (€246) but you can travel from only $68 (€55) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:42, the last at 18:46. The fastest train covers the 460 miles (741 km) distance in 10h 58m.
Distance 460 miles (741 km) |
Average train duration 14h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $305 (€246) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 10h 58m |
First train 00:42 |
Last train 18:46 |
Train companies: Thameslink from London Gatwick Airport to Hamburg trainsThameslink trains will get you between London Gatwick Airport and Hamburg from $68 (€55). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from London Gatwick Airport to Hamburg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport 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.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from London Gatwick Airport to Hamburg
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Monday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Tuesday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Wednesday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Thursday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Friday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Saturday: 08:00 - 13:30
- Sunday: 09:00 - 14:30
- Café Bom Dia
- Hünkar
- Yoko Sushi Harburg
- Mathewes Grill
- Hotel Panorama
- Hotel Harburger Hof
- Hotel Jeta
- Hotel Süderelbe
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- McDonald's
- St. Pauli
- Scoom
- McCafé
- Leonardo Inn Airport
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:30
- Sat - Sun: 08:00 - 20:15
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- The station has luggage lockers.
- Le Crobag
- Burger King
- Coffee Fellows
- Havin Grill
- KFC
- Mr. CLOU
- Starbucks
- dean&david
- SPAR Express
- Pommesfreunde
- & more
- Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station
- IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
- Park Hyatt Hamburg
- Located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
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