There are 5 ways to get from Berlin to Hamburg by train, bus, rideshare, car or plane
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The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Hamburg is to train which costs €13 - €15 and takes 1h 45m.
The quickest way to get from Berlin to Hamburg is to train which costs €13 - €15 and takes 1h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Berlin ZOB [Fernbus] and arriving at Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Hamburg Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.
The distance between Berlin and Hamburg is 255 km. The road distance is 281.8 km.
The best way to get from Berlin to Hamburg without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs €13 - €15.
The train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf takes 1h 45m including transfers and departs hourly.
Berlin to Hamburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin ZOB [Fernbus] station.
Berlin to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Berlin to Hamburg is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs €13 - €15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €19 and takes 3h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €40 - €270 and takes 5h 25m.

- Distance: 255.4 km
- Duration: 1h 45m
What companies run services between Berlin, Germany and Hamburg, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express operates a train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €50 - €75 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin ZOB [Fernbus] to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB hourly. Tickets cost €15 - €19 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Hamburg via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €600
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Hamburg via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €490 - €2700
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Hamburg via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €600

- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Hamburg via Cologne Bonn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €350
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Hamburg via Stuttgart
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €350
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Hamburg via Dusseldorf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €350

- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Hamburg via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €490 - €2700

- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Hamburg via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €800

- Website
- dat.dk
Flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt to Hamburg via Saarbrucken
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €270 - €700

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 S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50 - €75
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn

- Phone
- +420 221 111 122
- info@cd.cz
- Website
- cd.cz
Train from Berlin Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13 - €23
- Website
- Czech Railways (ČD)
- 2nd Class
- €13 - €17
- Business
- €19 - €23
- 1st Class
- €19 - €23

- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
Train from Berlin Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13 - €15
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu

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).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Berlin ZOB [Fernbus] to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15 - €19
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility, you’ll get to your destination often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Berlin to Hamburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8 - €21
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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There is no direct flight from Berlin Brandenburg Apt Airport to Hamburg Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 15m and has one stopover.
Berlin to Hamburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB station.
Berlin to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Berlin to Hamburg is 282 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Berlin to Hamburg.
KLM, DAT Danish Air Transport, Brussels Airlines and two other airlines offer flights from Berlin Brandenburg Apt Airport to Hamburg Airport.
Book your Berlin to Hamburg train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Berlin to Hamburg bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 413+ hotels available in Hamburg. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Berlin to Berlin Brandenburg Apt Airport is to train which takes 32 min and costs €3 - €22.