How to get from Hamburg to Berlin
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 Hamburg to Berlin. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 45m by bus 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.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
252 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €15Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 2h 05mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €13Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 3h 45mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€15Omio catalogue, Sep 92h 05m · directSee Train details
- Bus€13Omio catalogue, Sep 93h 45m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Hamburg to Berlin: 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.
- 1Hamburg central → Berlin centralbus
FlixBus·3h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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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 Hamburg to Berlin
FlixBus runs 69 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:50 and the last at 23:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 69 | 00:50 | 23:45 |
| Deutsche Bahntrain | 11 | 05:17 | 17:39 |
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 FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Hamburg to Berlin works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Hamburg central to Berlin central, about 3h 10m. In total it's roughly €17 over 3h 45m, direct, no transfers. The total runs door to door, so about 35 min of it is getting to the stop and waiting, not riding.
Hamburg to Berlin: common questions
How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Berlin?
The most useful route takes about 3h 45m by bus, with no transfer.
How far is Berlin from Hamburg?
About 252 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Hamburg to Berlin cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €17 to €38. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Hamburg to Berlin?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn.
Can you get from Hamburg to Berlin without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 45m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Berlin?
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.
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