The cheapest and fastest trains from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Hamburg
Cheapest price
$56
Average price
$85
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
3 h 3 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
269 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Hamburg 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 will cost around $85 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $56.
Of the 5 trains that leave Berlin Brandenburg Airport for Hamburg on Fri, Nov 07, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct trains cover the 269 km distance in an average of 3 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest trains will take 3 h 17 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.










Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €16.
Distance: 167 miles (269 km)
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€76 Average price | €17 Average price Cheapest |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Hamburg train times
The table below shows live departures for Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Hamburg trains for tomorrow, Friday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:58 AM Berlin Brandenburg Airport | 3h18 | 9:16 AM Hamburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:14 AM Berlin Brandenburg Airport | 3h02 | 9:16 AM Hamburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:44 AM Berlin Brandenburg Airport | 3h10 | 9:54 AM Hamburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:49 AM Berlin Brandenburg Airport | 2h35 | 9:24 AM Hamburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:58 AM Berlin Brandenburg Airport | 3h13 | 11:11 AM Hamburg | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Hamburg
Trains from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Hamburg run on average 21 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:50, the last at 21:43. The fastest train covers the 167 miles (269 km) distance in 2h 16m.
Distance 167 miles (269 km) |
Average train duration 2h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Trains per day 21 |
Fastest train 2h 16m |
First train 05:50 |
Last train 21:43 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, S-Bahn Berlin from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Hamburg trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, S-Bahn Berlin trains will get you between Berlin Brandenburg Airport and Hamburg from $11 (€9). 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
S-Bahn Berlin
FAQs: Trains from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Hamburg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Hamburg 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Hamburg
- Monday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Tuesday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Wednesday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Thursday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Friday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Saturday: 08:00 - 13:30
- Sunday: 09:00 - 14:30
- Café Bom Dia
- Hünkar
- Yoko Sushi Harburg
- Mathewes Grill
- Hotel Panorama
- Hotel Harburger Hof
- Hotel Jeta
- Hotel Süderelbe
- Manhattan Pizza-Service
- Mangold
- Domino's Pizza
- Farina
- Superbude Hotel, Hostel, Home
- Most wanted Burger
- LüttLiv
- T.R.U.D.E.
- Schweinske Barmbek
- Hotel am Stadtpark
- IntercityHotel Hamburg-Barmbek
- McDonald's
- Subway
- Essino
- Schanzenbäcker
- Novum Hotel Belmondo Hamburg
- Mercure Hamburg City
- Eleazar Novum
- Terminus
- Blaue Blume
- Readypizza
- Sakana Sushi
- Croque Master
- B&B Hotels
- Most wanted Burger
- Taverna Metaxa
- Eddas Eiscafe
- McDonald's
- Hotel Tiefenthal
- Villa Wandsbek Hotel Garni
- DARZ GästeZimmer
- Hotel Marco Polo
- McDonald's
- St. Pauli
- Scoom
- McCafé
- Leonardo Inn Airport
- Monday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00
- Hunt Coffee
- Haerlin
- Gran Sasso
- Double Coffee
- Hotel Hanseatin
- Renaissance
- Hotel Preuß
- Hotel Amsterdam
- 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.
- Octopus Fisch Haus
- Olympisches Feuer
- Pamukkale Köz
- Souperia
- Cabo Hotel
- Stadthaushotel
- Superbude St. Pauli
- Pyjama Park Schanzenviertel
- Monday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00
- Ethio
- Trattoria Toscana
- Marta
- Pavillon
- Schanzenstern Bio-Restaurant
- Hotel Hamburg Altona
- Hotel Central
- Best Western Raphael Hotel Altona
- Monday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Tuesday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Wednesday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Thursday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Friday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Casa Vecchia
- Burger Lounge
- Il mío
- Olivo
- Sachsentor
- Hotel Hanseat
- Asia Lam
- Dutch
- Schweinske
- Sultan's Kepub
- Kochburg
- Schweinske
- Mina
- Calabrese Eiscafé
- RAPHAEL HOTEL WÄLDERHAUS
- O Pescador
- Asia Quick
- Paulaner's
- Burger King
- Hotel Stella Maris
- Empire Riverside Hotel
- Hotel St. Joseph
- Auto-Parkhotel
- Zappzarapp
- Schweinske Hohenfelde
- XPerience
- Sphinx Döner
- City Apartment Hotel Hamburg
- Premier Inn
- McDonald's
- Subway
- Essino
- Schanzenbäcker
- Novum Hotel Belmondo Hamburg
- Mercure Hamburg City
- Ambassador
- City Haus
- Café Bom Dia
- Oktober Harburg
- Hünkar
- Yoko Sushi Harburg
- Hotel Panorama
- Hotel Harburger Hof
- Hotel Jeta
- Hotel Süderelbe
- Cafe Schmidt
- Block House
- Röperhof
- L'Europeo
- Hotel Schmidt
- Messologi
- Sakana Sushi Lounge
- Orient Plaza Restaurant
- Pizza Johlo
- O Pescador
- Hunt Coffee
- Paulaner's
- Haerlin
- Hotel Steigenberger
- Hotel Stella Maris
- Hotel Hanseatin
- Renaissance
- Imbiss Tetova
- Pikasa
- Nach Amerika
- Eiscafé Sharri
- Osteria Tarantino
- Treffpunkt Imbiss
- Grillimbiss Bernd
- Asia-Imbiss
- Hotel Zum Studio
- Hotel Hansen
- McDonald's
- BLOCK HOUSE
- China-Restaurant Ming Dynastie
- Jam Jam
- Hotel Tiefenthal
- Villa Wandsbek Hotel Garni
- DARZ GästeZimmer
- Hotel Marco Polo
- Asia Quick
- Burger King
- KFC
- Hesburger
- Empire Riverside Hotel
- Hotel St. Joseph
- Auto-Parkhotel
- East Hotel
- Kaiser´s Pizza
- Merrano
- Bäckerei Kamps
- Dream Döner
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Kirchenallee and Steintorwall.
- Block House
- Schweinske
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Europäischer Hof Hamburg
- Reichshof Hamburg, Curio Collection by Hilton
- IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Sixt
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for S-Bahn and regional trains
- Hall 2: platforms 7-14 for long-distance trains
- Hall 3: U-Bahn connections
- U-Bahn: Line U1, Line U2, Line U3
- S-Bahn: Line S1, Line S2, Line S3
- Bus: Several lines available
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