Hamburg Main Train Station
Travelling on a train from Hamburg to Paris is a scenic way to get from Germany to Paris when you are visiting Europe.
Trains on this route depart from Hamburg Hauptbahnhof (main train station) and arrive at either Paris Gare du Nord or Paris Gare de l’Est train station in France. Rail services are operated by several companies, including Deutsche Bahn, Thalys, and City Night Line.
Trains leave Hamburg up to three times an hour during the day. With the exception of the overnight train from Hamburg to Paris, all trains require at least one change, and some require up to three changes. Trains that require less changes are not always quicker than trains that require more changes, so make sure to check timetables.
The total time it takes to travel from Hamburg to Paris varies from 8 hours and 4 minutes to 9 hours and 20 minutes on day trains. The overnight train takes 14 hours and 6 minutes.
Train tickets vary in price by date, time, and if you buy your ticket online ahead of time. One-way adult ticket prices start at 301 euros in first class and 186 euros in second class. However, special Savings Fares of 69 euros in first class and 49 euros in second class are available if you buy your train tickets online prior to visiting France.
Seat reservations are required on all trains from Hamburg to Paris, and are normally included in ticket fares.