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Halstenbek to Berlin by train
The train journey time between Halstenbek and Berlin is around 2h 41m and covers a distance of around 302 km. This includes an average layover time of around 22 min. Operated by S-Bahn Hamburg, HVV and Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, the Halstenbek to Berlin train service departs from Halstenbek and arrives in S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof. Typically 220 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Halstenbek to Berlin is to bus which costs €19 - €26 and takes 4h 42m.
The quickest way to get from Halstenbek to Berlin is to train which costs €50 - €80 and takes 2h 41m.
No, there is no direct bus from Halstenbek to Berlin station. However, there are services departing from S Halstenbek and arriving at Berlin central bus station via Schenefeld, Stadtzentrum and Hamburg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Halstenbek to Berlin. However, there are services departing from Halstenbek and arriving at S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Halstenbek and Berlin is 268 km. The road distance is 295.5 km.
The best way to get from Halstenbek to Berlin without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs €50 - €80.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Halstenbek to Berlin, including transfers.
Halstenbek to Berlin bus services, operated by HVV, depart from Schenefeld, Stadtzentrum station.
Halstenbek to Berlin train services, operated by S-Bahn Hamburg, depart from Halstenbek station.
The best way to get from Halstenbek to Berlin is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs €50 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €26 and takes 4h 42m, you could also fly, which costs €40 - €260 and takes 5h 50m.

- Distance: 267.9 km
- Duration: 2h 41m
What companies run services between Halstenbek, Germany and Berlin, Germany?
You can take a train from Halstenbek to Berlin Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 2h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halstenbek to Berlin ZOB via Schenefeld, Stadtzentrum, Hauptbahnhof/ZOB, and Hamburg central bus station in around 4h 42m.

- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Hamburg to Berlin Brandenburg Apt via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €600
Flights from Hamburg to Berlin Brandenburg Apt via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €600
Flights from Hamburg to Berlin Brandenburg Apt via Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €190 - €650
Flights from Hamburg to Berlin Brandenburg Apt via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €400 - €1000

- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Hamburg to Berlin Brandenburg Apt via Dusseldorf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €350
Flights from Hamburg to Berlin Brandenburg Apt via Stuttgart
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €350
Flights from Hamburg to Berlin Brandenburg Apt via Cologne Bonn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €350

- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Hamburg to Berlin Brandenburg Apt via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €800

- Website
- luxair.lu
Flights from Hamburg to Berlin Brandenburg Apt via Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €190 - €650

- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Hamburg to Berlin Brandenburg Apt via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €400 - €1000

- Website
- dat.dk
Flights from Hamburg to Berlin Brandenburg Apt via Saarbrucken
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €270 - €700

- Phone
- 040 39184385
- s-bahn.hamburg@deutschebahn.com
- Website
- s-bahn-hamburg.de
Train from Halstenbek to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- S-Bahn Hamburg

- Phone
- 040/ 19 449
- Website
- hvv.de
Train from Halstenbek to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3 - €5
- Website
- HVV

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 Hamburg Hbf to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50 - €75
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn

- Phone
- 040/ 19 449
- Website
- hvv.de
Bus from Schenefeld, Stadtzentrum to Hauptbahnhof/ZOB
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2 - €4
- Website
- HVV

- Phone
- +49 40 725940
- info@vhhbus.de
- Website
- vhhbus.de
Bus from Schenefeld, Stadtzentrum to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- VHH Bus

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 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Hamburg central bus station to Berlin central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15 - €19
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
There is no direct flight from Hamburg Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Apt Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 10m and has one stopover.
Halstenbek to Berlin bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin central bus station.
Halstenbek to Berlin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Halstenbek to Berlin is 296 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Halstenbek to Berlin.
KLM, Luxair, Austrian Airlines and three other airlines offer flights from Hamburg Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Apt Airport.
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