How to take a train journey from Paris to Hamburg

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Paris to Hamburg by train

The construction of the European high speed rail network has warped distances, journeys which seem much longer when looking at a map, can take a lot less time than seems logical.
This is evident when looking up the Paris to Hamburg rail journey, because connections between trains will be offered in Mannheim and Karlsruhe; two cities which are some distance from the shortest straight line distance between the two cities.
The route via Koln/Cologne is much closer to that straight line, so it seems like the logical option, but those other routes are worth considering.

Also it's a long journey by train from Paris to Hamburg, but an overnight train journey isn't feasible.

Routes you can take to go from Paris to Hamburg

When travelling between most cities by train there is only one logical option, though on other journeys there is a choice between different trains or alternative routes. If different options are available you can use the info to decide which is best for you.

Choose one of the following options:

Route Information

Via stations: Mannheim Hbf

Option 1: Depart from Gare de l'Est and connect in Mannheim

Route Information

Via stations: Karlsruhe Hbf

Option 2: Depart from Gare de l'Est and connect in Karlsruhe

Route Information

Via stations: Dortmund Hbf

Option 3: Depart from Gare du Nord and connect in Dortmund
Travel Time (approx)

7hr 50 min - 8hr 15min (approx)

Frequency

Daily

Travel Info

Mon-Sat: 4 x optimum connections per day
Sunday: 3 x optimum connections

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