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Kunsthalle Hamburg
Major art museum with European works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art; one of Germany’s leading collections.










Cheapest price
$83
Average price
$115
Fastest journey
2h 23m
Average duration
2h 43m
Trains per day
18
Distance
252 km
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 $10. 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 $10, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 167 miles (269 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$93 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $57 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 |
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This is compared to other travel options from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Hamburg Hbf:
A bus is $71 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Hamburg Hbf costing on average $93 (€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 $93 (€76) compared to roughly $57 (€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.
The table below shows live departures for Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Hamburg Hbf trains for today, Friday, July 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
21836 · RJ 870 | On time 8:01 AM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 2h23 | 10:24 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ICE 604 | On time 8:27 AM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 2h57 | 11:24 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S9 · 21844 · ICE 604 | On time 8:38 AM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 2h46 | 11:24 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
21844 · ICE 604 | On time 9:01 AM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 2h23 | 11:24 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ICE 804 | Delayed 9:07 AM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 3h03 | 10:34 AM 10:34 AMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S85 · S7 · ICE 804 | Delayed 9:13 AM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 2h57 | 10:34 AM 10:34 AMHamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
18509 · ICE 804 | Delayed 9:31 AM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 2h39 | 10:34 AM 10:34 AMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
21852 · RJ 384 | On time 10:01 AM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 2h23 | 12:24 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
21868 · RJ 178 | On time 12:01 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 2h24 | 2:25 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ICE 600 | On time 12:27 PM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 2h57 | 3:24 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S9 · 21876 · ICE 600 | On time 12:38 PM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 2h46 | 3:24 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
21876 · ICE 600 | On time 1:01 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 2h23 | 3:24 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S9 · ICE 800 | Delayed 1:07 PM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 3h03 | 2:34 PM 2:34 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S85 · S7 · ICE 800 | Delayed 1:13 PM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 2h57 | 2:34 PM 2:34 PMHamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S9 · RJ 382 | On time 1:27 PM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 2h57 | 4:24 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
18517 · ICE 800 | Delayed 1:31 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 2h39 | 2:34 PM 2:34 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S9 · 21884 · RJ 382 | On time 1:38 PM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 2h46 | 4:24 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
21884 · RJ 382 | On time 2:01 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 2h23 | 4:24 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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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 $22 (€18) but you can travel from only $10 (€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 $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 17 |
Fastest train 2h 28m |
First train 6:47 AM |
Last train 9:01 PM |
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Major art museum with European works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art; one of Germany’s leading collections.
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Hamburg Hbf, Hamburg -> Hamburg City Center, Hamburg
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.

Most Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Hamburg Hbf trains use the Berlin Hbf to Hamburg Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Berlin Brandenburg Airport and Hamburg Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Le Crobag, Burger King, Coffee Fellows, Havin Grill, KFC, Mr. CLOU, Starbucks, dean&david, SPAR Express, Pommesfreunde, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hamburg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Park Hyatt Hamburg.
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