The average train between Hamburg and Chester takes 14h 4m and the fastest train takes 10h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamburg to Chester. 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 4 times a day between Hamburg and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Chester at 12:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 14h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



11h 22m • 3 changes


11h 21m • 3 changes


11h • 3 changesArrives next day



21h 21m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Hamburg to Chester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Chester. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Hbf station and arriving at Chester station via Köln Hbf station, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station and London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 4m.
Hamburg to Chester train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Chester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Hamburg to Chester train tickets online with Omio.
The distance between Hamburg and Chester is 854.6 km.
You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Chester via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 12h 52m.