Sunday, June 14Sunday, June 14Direct long-distance trains between Prague and Hamburg resumed regular service on Sunday, 14 June 2026, restoring a six-hour link that is now 40 minutes faster than before last year’s infrastructure upgrades. The Czech Railways (ČD) and German Rail (DB) timetable, published on 14 June 2026, shows departures every two hours from shortly after 06:30 until late afternoon, with an additional overnight train arriving in Hamburg at about 07:00 . The reopened route also re-establishes direct rail access to Kiel and seasonal connections to Denmark, while the historic Hungaria service once again links Prague, Brno and Pardubice with Dresden, Berlin and northern Germany.
The accelerated timetable follows the completion of track and signalling works between Prague and Berlin that had disrupted services since mid-2025. DB and ČD confirmed that the new alignment allows maximum speeds of 160 km/h on upgraded sections, cutting the previous journey time of roughly 6 hours 40 minutes. Passengers travelling from Brno or Pardubice can board the same trains, avoiding the need to change in Prague. Overnight capacity will expand during the summer peak, with a night train scheduled to depart Prague shortly after midnight and reach Hamburg by early morning.
In parallel, long-distance traffic between Hamburg and Berlin returned to the upgraded high-speed line on 14 June 2026, although trains are initially limited to 200 km/h rather than the line’s 250 km/h design speed. Deutsche Bahn spokeswoman Anna-Lena Berg told the *taz* that the partial reopening marks the first phase of a €1.2 billion refurbishment programme, while critics in the Bundestag transport committee warned that further delays in financing could push back additional upgrades . The Hamburg–Hannover route remains closed for further work, forcing regional and some long-distance services onto parallel lines.
Across central Europe, rail operators are also adjusting to new cross-border services. From 2027, Italy’s Frecciarossa high-speed trains will run through Austria for the first time, linking Milan and Rome with Munich via the Brenner axis . In the Netherlands, national operator NS and Deutsche Bahn plan to introduce additional Intercity services between Amsterdam and the Ruhr area later this year, aiming to cut journey times by up to 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, maintenance bottlenecks elsewhere continue to disrupt services. Twenty-one new PESA electric multiple units stranded at Bucharest’s Gara Obor since late May are finally being released into service after an emergency agreement between Romania’s rail regulator (ARF) and the Polish manufacturer .
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Faster Route to Germany as Direct Prague-Hamburg Trains Resume Travelers heading north from the Czech capital will once again be able to reach Hamburg without changing trains. Starting Sunday, June 14th, the regular timetable will be restored on the route connecting Prague with Berlin, Hamburg and further destinations in northern Europe. The renewed service shortens the journey between Prague and Hamburg to around six hours, roughly 40 minutes faster than before the disruption caused by infrastructure upgrades. Passengers will also benefit from a larger number of direct departures. Trains from Prague to Hamburg are scheduled to leave every two hours, beginning shortly after 6:30 a.m. and continuing until late afternoon. During the summer season, travelers will have an additional overnight option. A night train departing Prague shortly after midnight is expected to arrive in Hamburg at around 7 a.m., offering an alternative for those looking to maximize their time abroad. The reopening of the route also restores direct rail access to Kiel. The Hungaria service will once again provide passengers from Prague, as well as travelers boarding in Brno and Pardubice, with direct connections to Dresden, Berlin, Hamburg and the northern German port city. Rail links to Denmark are also returning to their planned capacity. Seasonal schedules will include... The post Faster Route to Germany as Direct Prague-Hamburg Trains Resume appeared first on Prague Morning.
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