Hamburg to Villeurbanne by train
Villeurbanne lies 940 km (584 mi) south-west of Hamburg, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 6 h 22 min at the speeds typical of Germany and France rail, over roughly 1,147 km (713 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Hamburg | Villeurbanne | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | France |
| Population | 2 million | 131,445 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 177 m (581 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Stations on record | Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Hamburg-Altona station, Hamburg Dammtor station | Gare de Villeurbanne |
| Postal codes | 20038–22769 | 69100–69629 CEDEX |
What changes when you arrive in Villeurbanne
Crossing from Germany into France: sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +33; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
Where to book trains from Hamburg to Villeurbanne
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Staying in Villeurbanne
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Common questions
How far is Villeurbanne from Hamburg?
940 km (584 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Hamburg; by road roughly 1,147 km (713 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Villeurbanne by train?
About 6 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hamburg and Villeurbanne?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Villeurbanne?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.