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Pergamonmuseum - Das Panorama
Temporary presentation linked to the Pergamon collection, featuring immersive displays and ancient art on Museum Island.
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$18
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
3 h 20 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
258 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Hamburg Airport to Berlin Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg Airport to Berlin Hbf will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 4 buses that leave Hamburg Airport for Berlin Hbf on Mon, Jun 22, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct buses cover the 258 km distance in an average of 3 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest buses will take 3 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg Airport to Berlin Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 160 miles (258 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 53m Average total duration 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg Airport to Berlin Hbf:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg Airport to Berlin Hbf costing on average $42 (€34).
Other travel options to Berlin Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 23m.
You'll arrive about 14m sooner (3h 23m by bus vs 3h 37m by car) and save roughly $35 (€29) compared to fuel and tolls ($18 (€15) vs $53 (€43)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 05:37PM | Duration 7h22 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 09:34PM | Duration 6h49 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg Airport to Berlin Hbf buses for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:00 AM Hamburg Airport | 3h05 | 6:05 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:50 AM Hamburg Airport | 3h20 | 7:10 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:50 AM Hamburg Airport | 3h20 | 8:10 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 AM Hamburg Airport | 3h45 | 11:15 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Hamburg Airport to Berlin Hbf run on average 37 times per day, taking around 3h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 37 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:00, the last at 22:00. The fastest bus covers the 160 miles (258 km) distance in 3h 5m.
Distance 160 miles (258 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 37 |
Direct buses 37 |
Fastest bus 3h 5m |
First bus 2:00 AM |
Last bus 10:00 PM |
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