The average train between Hamburg and Cheb takes 8h 21m and the fastest train takes 6h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamburg to Cheb. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Hamburg and Cheb. The earliest departure is at 4:27 AM at night, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Cheb at 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Hannover Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 8h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Cheb. However, there are services departing from Hamburg station and arriving at Cheb station via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
Hamburg to Cheb train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Cheb train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Marktredwitz station.
Book your Hamburg to Cheb train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and agilis.
The distance between Hamburg and Cheb is 419.2 km. The road distance is 756 km.
You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Cheb via Hannover Hauptbahnhof, Nürnberg Hbf, and Marktredwitz in around 7h 42m.