There are 7 ways to get from Berlin Brandenburg Apt Airport (BER) to Hamburg by train, bus, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train • 2h 49m
32€ - 101€
Cheapest option
Bus • 4h 15m
16€ - 20€
5 alternative options
Bus via Berlin - Central Train Station • 4h 53m
18€ - 26€
Drive • 3h 2m
30€ - 50€
Fly to Hamburg • 3h 49m
41€ - 270€
Fly to Bremen, train • 4h 38m
117€ - 545€
Fly to Hannover, train • 5h 18m
212€ - 479€
Berlin Brandenburg Apt Airport (BER) to Hamburg by train
The train journey time between Berlin Brandenburg Apt Airport (BER) and Hamburg is around 3h 17m and covers a distance of around 318 km. The fastest train normally takes 2h 35m. Operated by Deutsche Bahn Regional, S-Bahn Berlin, Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express and others, the Berlin Brandenburg Apt Airport (BER) to Hamburg train service departs from Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2 and arrives in Hamburg Hbf. Typically 173 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Berlin Brandenburg Apt Airport (BER) to Hamburg train schedules
Trains departing Saturday, May 15, 2021
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Deutsche Bahn Regional
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S-Bahn Berlin
S-Bahn Berlin
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Deutsche Bahn Intercity
Deutsche Bahn Intercity
Deutsche Bahn Intercity
Czech Railways (ČD)
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Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Berlin Brandenburg Apt Airport (BER) to Hamburg is to bus which costs 16€ - 20€ and takes 4h 15m.
The quickest way to get from Berlin Brandenburg Apt Airport (BER) to Hamburg is to train which costs 30€ - 110€ and takes 2h 49m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Berlin Airport BER and arriving at Hamburg central bus station station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Berlin Brandenburg Apt Airport (BER) to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2 and arriving at Hamburg Hbf via Berlin-Spandau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
The distance between Berlin Brandenburg Apt Airport (BER) and Hamburg is 269 km. The road distance is 312 km.
The best way to get from Berlin Brandenburg Apt Airport (BER) to Hamburg without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs 30€ - 110€.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Berlin Brandenburg Apt Airport (BER) to Hamburg, including transfers.
Berlin Brandenburg Apt Airport (BER) to Hamburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin Airport BER station.
Berlin Brandenburg Apt Airport (BER) to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regional, depart from Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2 station.
The best way to get from Berlin Brandenburg Apt Airport (BER) to Hamburg is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs 30€ - 110€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 16€ - 20€ and takes 4h 15m, you could also fly, which costs 40€ - 270€ and takes 3h 49m.
- Distance: 269.4 km
- Duration: 2h 49m
What companies run services between Berlin Brandenburg Apt Airport (BER), Germany and Hamburg, Germany?
You can take a train from Berlin Brandenburg Apt Airport (BER) to Hamburg via Berlin-Spandau in around 2h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin Airport BER to Hamburg central bus station twice a week. Tickets cost 16€ - 20€ and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Hamburg via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 120€ - 390€
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Hamburg via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 120€ - 390€
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Hamburg via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 240€ - 550€
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Hamburg via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 190€ - 460€
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Bremen via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 440€
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Bremen via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 440€
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Bremen via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 90€ - 410€
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Bremen via Munich, Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 440€
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Bremen via Frankfurt, Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 440€
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Hannover via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 210€ - 410€
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Hannover via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 210€ - 410€
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Hannover via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 90€ - 400€
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Hamburg via Dusseldorf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 85€ - 330€
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Hamburg via Stuttgart
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- 85€ - 330€
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Hamburg via Cologne Bonn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 85€ - 330€
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Hamburg via Salzburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 85€ - 330€
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Bremen via Stuttgart
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 70€ - 290€
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Hannover via Stuttgart
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- 70€ - 290€
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Hannover via Split
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 340€
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Hannover via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- 140€ - 390€
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Hamburg via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 120€ - 410€
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Bremen via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 550€
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Hannover via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 180€ - 550€
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Hamburg via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 190€ - 460€
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Bremen via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 90€ - 410€
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Hannover via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 90€ - 400€
- Website
- flysas.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Hamburg via Copenhagen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 300€
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Hannover via Copenhagen
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 85€ - 380€
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Hamburg via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 240€ - 550€
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Hannover via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 460€
- Website
- dat.dk
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Hamburg via Saarbrucken
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 80€ - 240€
- Website
- norwegian.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Hamburg via Oslo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 190€
- Website
- airbaltic.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Hamburg via Riga
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 260€
- Website
- lot.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Hannover via Warsaw Chopin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- 85€ - 270€
Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2 to S Spandau Bhf
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 8€ - 12€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Berlin-Spandau to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 60€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 26€ - 40€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
- Phone
- +49 30 29743333
- Website
- sbahn.berlin
Train from Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2 to S Spandau Bhf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- 3€ - 4€
- Website
- S-Bahn Berlin
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Berlin-Spandau to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 75€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 27€ - 40€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 50€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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Deutsche Bahn’s EuroCity (EC) trains connect German cities to major cities in neighbouring European countries, and are operated in conjunction with their national train company. All EC trains offer First and Standard class; cars are air-conditioned and food and drinks are available onboard. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel. Seat reservations are not compulsory but are recommended for popular routes.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Berlin-Spandau to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 29€ - 40€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- 16€ - 23€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Deutsche Bahn’s high-speed InterCity (IC) trains connect cities within Germany. They’re a popular way to travel as they’re faster than Deutsche Bahn’s regional trains and offer a frequent, fast service. All IC trains have first and second class carriages, power sockets and toilets, and most have a bistro cafe or restaurant. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Berlin-Spandau to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 60€ - 90€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 65€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 70€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
- Phone
- +420 221 111 122
- info@cd.cz
- Website
- cd.cz
Train from Berlin-Spandau to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 12€ - 21€
- Website
- Czech Railways (ČD)
- 2nd Class
- 12€ - 16€
- Business
- 17€ - 21€
- 1st Class
- 17€ - 21€
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
Train from Berlin-Spandau to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 13€ - 16€
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
Austria's national railway system is not only punctual, reliable and efficient, but offers free wifi to boot. Choose from high-speed intercity Railjet trains, overnight Nightjet trains and regional services such as Cityjet. ÖBB also operates international routes that connect cities in Austria with adjacent European countries including Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Slovenia. If you're planning to be in Austria for a while, consider the ÖBB Vorteilscard, an annual railcard that offers discounts on routes within Austria and in neighbouring countries.
Contact Details
Train from Berlin-Spandau to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 65€
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
Train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 28€ - 40€
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
- Phone
- +49 581 97164164
- presse@der-metronom.de
- Website
- der-metronom.de
Train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- metronom
Train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- metronom
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 65€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixtrain.com
Train from Bremen central station to Hamburg central station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 8€ - 10€
- Website
- Flixtrain
- Phone
- +49 (0) 221 800 20 820
- info@urlaubs-express.de
- Website
- urlaubs-express.de
Train from Bremen Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 90€ - 110€
- Book at
- Urlaubs-Express
Train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 90€ - 110€
- Book at
- Urlaubs-Express
- Phone
- 040/ 19 449
- Website
- hvv.de
Train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 29€ - 45€
- Website
- HVV
- Phone
- +49 (0) 911 / 240 388 – 22
- info@bahntouristikexpress.de
- Website
- bahntouristikexpress.de
Train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- BahnTouristikExpress GmbH
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Berlin Airport BER to Hamburg central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 16€ - 20€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0890715298
- Website
- ouibus.com
Bus from Berlin - Central Train Station to Hamburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 11€ - 15€
- Website
- Blablabus
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More Questions & Answers
There is no direct flight from Berlin Brandenburg Apt Airport to Hamburg Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 15m and has one stopover.
Berlin Brandenburg Apt Airport (BER) to Hamburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg central bus station.
Berlin Brandenburg Apt Airport (BER) to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Berlin Brandenburg Apt Airport (BER) to Hamburg is 312 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Berlin Brandenburg Apt Airport (BER) to Hamburg.
Scandinavian Airlines, DAT Danish Air Transport, Austrian Airlines and six other airlines offer flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt Airport to Hamburg Airport.
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