The cheapest and fastest trains from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Hamburg Hbf
Cheapest price
$35
Average price
$74
Fastest journey
3 h 1 m
Average duration
3 h 8 m
Trains per day
38
Distance
269 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Hamburg Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Hamburg Hbf will cost around $74 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
It's difficult to get from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Hamburg Hbf without transferring at least once.
21940 · ICE 5029:01 PM3h23Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–212:24 AMHamburg Hbf$351One-way1 transfer
21948 · ICE 90010:01 PM3h01Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–21:02 AMHamburg Hbf$351One-way1 transfer
S9 · ICE 9009:47 PM3h15Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen1:02 AMHamburg Hbf$351One-way1 transfer
S9 · ICE 5028:47 PM3h37Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen12:24 AMHamburg Hbf$351One-way1 transfer
21924 · ICE 5047:01 PM3h10Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–210:11 PMHamburg Hbf$471One-way1 transfer
21948 · ICE 90010:01 PM3h01Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–21:02 AMHamburg Hbf$351One-way1 transfer
21900 · ICE 19044:01 PM3h10Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–27:11 PMHamburg Hbf$681One-way1 transfer
21892 · ICE 5083:01 PM3h10Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–26:11 PMHamburg Hbf$831One-way1 transfer
21876 · ICE 6001:01 PM3h10Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–24:11 PMHamburg Hbf$961One-way1 transfer
21844 · ICE 6049:01 AM3h10Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–212:11 PMHamburg Hbf$1281One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Hamburg Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Hamburg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 167 miles (269 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$94 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Hamburg Hbf:
A bus is $72 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Hamburg Hbf costing on average $94 (€76).
Other travel options to Hamburg Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 33m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (3h 17m by train vs 3h 26m by car). Tickets start at around $94 (€76) compared to roughly $58 (€47) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with FlixTrain.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Hamburg Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Hamburg Hbf trains for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 2172 · ICE 504 | Delayed 5:18 PM 7:12 PMFlughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 2h59 | 8:16 PM 8:16 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S9 · RJ 386 | Delayed 7:27 PM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 3h15 | 9:20 PM 9:20 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S9 · 21932 · RJ 386 | Delayed 7:38 PM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 3h04 | 9:20 PM 9:20 PMHamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S9 · RJ 386 | Delayed 7:47 PM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 3h24 | 9:20 PM 9:20 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
21932 · RJ 386 | Delayed 8:01 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 2h41 | 9:20 PM 9:20 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
21932 · RJ 386 | Delayed 8:01 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 3h10 | 9:20 PM 9:20 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
21940 · ICE 502 | Delayed 9:01 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 3h23 | 10:29 PM 10:29 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
21948 · ICE 900 | Delayed 10:01 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 3h00 | 11:02 PM 11:02 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
21948 · ICE 900 | On time 10:01 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 3h01 | 1:02 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, May 26 | |||||
21820 · ICE 1704 | On time 6:01 AM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 3h17 | 9:18 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ICE 606 | On time 6:47 AM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 3h24 | 10:11 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
21828 · ICE 606 | On time 7:01 AM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 3h10 | 10:11 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ICE 1702 | On time 7:27 AM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 3h45 | 11:12 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S85 · S7 · ICE 1702 | On time 7:33 AM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 3h39 | 11:12 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
21834 · ICE 1702 | On time 7:46 AM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 3h26 | 11:12 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ICE 604 | On time 8:47 AM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 3h24 | 12:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
21844 · ICE 604 | On time 9:01 AM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 3h10 | 12:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S9 · RJ 384 | On time 9:47 AM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 3h25 | 1:12 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
21852 · RJ 384 | On time 10:01 AM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 3h11 | 1:12 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ICE 602 | On time 10:47 AM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 3h24 | 2:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
21860 · ICE 602 | On time 11:01 AM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 3h10 | 2:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ICE 1908 | On time 11:27 AM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 3h45 | 3:12 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S85 · S7 · ICE 1908 | On time 11:33 AM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 3h39 | 3:12 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
21866 · ICE 1908 | On time 11:46 AM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 3h26 | 3:12 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ICE 600 | On time 12:47 PM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 3h24 | 4:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
21876 · ICE 600 | On time 1:01 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 3h10 | 4:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ICE 1906 | On time 1:27 PM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 3h45 | 5:12 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S85 · S7 · ICE 1906 | On time 1:33 PM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 3h39 | 5:12 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
21882 · ICE 1906 | On time 1:46 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 3h26 | 5:12 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ICE 508 | On time 2:47 PM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 3h24 | 6:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
21892 · ICE 508 | On time 3:01 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 3h10 | 6:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ICE 1904 | On time 3:27 PM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 3h44 | 7:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S9 · 21900 · ICE 1904 | On time 3:38 PM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 3h33 | 7:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
21900 · ICE 1904 | On time 4:01 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 3h10 | 7:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ICE 506 | On time 4:47 PM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 3h24 | 8:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
21908 · ICE 506 | On time 5:01 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 3h10 | 8:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ICE 1902 | On time 5:27 PM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 3h44 | 9:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S85 · S7 · ICE 1902 | On time 5:33 PM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 3h38 | 9:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
21914 · ICE 1902 | On time 5:46 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 3h25 | 9:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ICE 504 | On time 6:47 PM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 3h24 | 10:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
21924 · ICE 504 | On time 7:01 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 3h10 | 10:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Hamburg Hbf
Trains from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Hamburg Hbf run on average 17 times per day, taking around 3h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€18) but you can travel from only $11 (€8) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:47, the last at 21:01. The fastest train covers the 167 miles (269 km) distance in 2h 28m.
Distance 167 miles (269 km) |
Average train duration 3h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€18) |
Trains per day 17 |
Fastest train 2h 28m |
First train 6:47 AM |
Last train 9:01 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, metronom, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Hamburg Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, metronom, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) trains will get you between Berlin Brandenburg Airport and Hamburg Hbf from $11 (€8). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FlixTrain
metronom
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
FAQs: Trains from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Hamburg Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Hamburg Hbf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hamburg Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Hamburg Hbf
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:30
- Sat - Sun: 08:00 - 20:15
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- The station has luggage lockers.
- Le Crobag
- Burger King
- Coffee Fellows
- Havin Grill
- KFC
- Mr. CLOU
- Starbucks
- dean&david
- SPAR Express
- Pommesfreunde
- & more
- Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station
- IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
- Park Hyatt Hamburg
- Located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
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