How to get from Berlin to Hamburg
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Berlin to Hamburg. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 51m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 252 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €17, on Tue, Sep 8.
252 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €19Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 1h 51mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €16Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 3h 53mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€19Omio catalogue, Sep 91h 51m · directSee Train details
- Bus€16Omio catalogue, Sep 93h 53m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Berlin to Hamburg: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Berlin → Hamburgtrain
Deutsche Bahn·1h 51m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateWhich date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Berlin to Hamburg
FlixBus runs 123 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:00 and the last at 23:55.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 123 | 00:00 | 23:55 |
| Deutsche Bahntrain | 11 | 08:34 | 20:34 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Berlin to Hamburg works
Start with a Deutsche Bahn train from Berlin to Hamburg, about 1h 51m. In total it's roughly €24 over 1h 51m, direct, no transfers.
Berlin to Hamburg: common questions
How long does it take to get from Berlin to Hamburg?
The most useful route takes about 1h 51m by train, with no transfer.
How far is Hamburg from Berlin?
About 252 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Berlin to Hamburg cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €17 to €21. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Berlin to Hamburg?
On this route you travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus.
Can you get from Berlin to Hamburg without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 47m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Berlin to Hamburg?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Where to next
Other ways people search Berlin to Hamburg
- how to get from Berlin to Hamburg
- Berlin to Hamburg travel time
- Berlin to Hamburg distance
- cheapest way from Berlin to Hamburg
- Berlin to Hamburg by bus