The cheapest and fastest trains from Berlin Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
Cheapest price
$26
Average price
$76
Fastest journey
1 h 47 m
Average duration
1 h 47 m
Trains per day
33
Distance
252 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin Hbf 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 Hbf to Hamburg Hbf will cost around $76 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
Of the 33 trains that leave Berlin Hbf for Hamburg Hbf on Thu, Jul 16, 30 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 16 the direct trains cover the 252 km distance in an average of 1 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 47 m .
On Thu, Jul 16 the slowest trains will take 1 h 47 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.
FlixTrain8:18 PM2h03Berlin Hbf10:21 PMHamburg Hbf$261One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain6:18 PM2h03Berlin Hbf8:21 PMHamburg Hbf$291One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain2:18 PM2h07Berlin Hbf4:25 PMHamburg Hbf$291One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain8:19 AM2h02Berlin Hbf10:21 AMHamburg Hbf$291One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain4:18 PM2h03Berlin Hbf6:21 PMHamburg Hbf$301One-way0 transfers
ICE 6001:37 PM1h47Berlin Hbf3:24 PMHamburg Hbf$931One-way0 transfers
ICE 5047:37 PM1h47Berlin Hbf9:24 PMHamburg Hbf$731One-way0 transfers
ICE 5083:37 PM1h47Berlin Hbf5:24 PMHamburg Hbf$931One-way0 transfers
ICE 6067:37 AM1h47Berlin Hbf9:24 AMHamburg Hbf$931One-way0 transfers
ICE 6049:37 AM1h47Berlin Hbf11:24 AMHamburg Hbf$931One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Berlin Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin Hbf 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 bus which can get you there in 2h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 156 miles (252 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$45 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m 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 Hbf to Hamburg Hbf:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin Hbf to Hamburg Hbf costing on average $45 (€37).
Other travel options to Hamburg Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 5m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, FlixTrain GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Berlin Hbf to Hamburg Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Berlin Hbf to Hamburg Hbf trains for today, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 604 | Delayed 7:38 AM 9:37 AMBerlin Hbf | 1h47 | 9:29 AM 9:29 AMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 804 | Delayed 10:09 AM Berlin Hbf | 2h01 | 10:13 AM 10:13 AMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 10:19 AM Berlin Hbf | 2h02 | 12:21 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 384 | Delayed 8:36 AM 10:34 AMBerlin Hbf | 1h50 | 10:30 AM 10:30 AMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 602 | Delayed 10:01 AM 11:37 AMBerlin Hbf | 1h47 | 11:52 AM 11:52 AMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 802 | Delayed 12:08 PM Berlin Hbf | 2h02 | 12:13 PM 12:13 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 178 | Delayed 10:42 AM 12:34 PMBerlin Hbf | 1h51 | 12:38 PM 12:38 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 600 | Delayed 1:37 PM Berlin Hbf | 1h47 | 1:29 PM 1:29 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 800 | Delayed 2:09 PM Berlin Hbf | 2h01 | 2:12 PM 2:12 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 2:18 PM Berlin Hbf | 2h07 | 4:25 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 382 | On time 2:34 PM Berlin Hbf | 1h50 | 4:24 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 508 | On time 3:37 PM Berlin Hbf | 1h47 | 5:24 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1206 | Delayed 4:09 PM Berlin Hbf | 2h01 | 4:12 PM 4:12 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 4:18 PM Berlin Hbf | 2h03 | 6:21 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 176 | On time 4:34 PM Berlin Hbf | 1h51 | 6:25 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 506 | On time 5:37 PM Berlin Hbf | 1h48 | 7:25 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 706 | On time 6:09 PM Berlin Hbf | 2h01 | 8:10 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 6:18 PM Berlin Hbf | 2h03 | 8:21 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 174 | Delayed 6:34 PM Berlin Hbf | 1h51 | 6:30 PM 6:30 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 504 | On time 7:37 PM Berlin Hbf | 1h47 | 9:24 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 90 | On time 8:09 PM Berlin Hbf | 2h01 | 10:10 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 386 | On time 8:34 PM Berlin Hbf | 1h50 | 10:24 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 702 | On time 10:09 PM Berlin Hbf | 2h01 | 12:10 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1540 · ICE 1080 | On time 11:51 PM Berlin Hbf | 6h51 | 6:42 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1540 · 4400+ 82008+ RS6 | On time 11:51 PM Berlin Hbf | 6h54 | 6:45 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJ 478 | On time 5:09 AM Berlin Hbf | 1h55 | 7:04 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 608 | On time 5:29 AM Berlin Hbf | 1h56 | 7:25 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 808 | On time 6:09 AM Berlin Hbf | 2h02 | 8:11 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S15 · ICE 872 | On time 6:17 AM Berlin Hbf | 2h07 | 8:24 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 606 | On time 7:37 AM Berlin Hbf | 1h47 | 9:24 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S15 · ICE 2074 | On time 7:57 AM Berlin Hbf | 2h14 | 10:11 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain | 8:19 AM Berlin Hbf | 2h02 | 10:21 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 870 | On time 8:34 AM Berlin Hbf | 1h50 | 10:24 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Berlin Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
Trains from Berlin Hbf to Hamburg Hbf run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:39, the last at 22:52. The fastest train covers the 156 miles (252 km) distance in 2h 21m.
Distance 156 miles (252 km) |
Average train duration 3h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 21m |
First train 2:39 AM |
Last train 10:52 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, metronom, FlixTrain GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Berlin Hbf to Hamburg Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, metronom, FlixTrain GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Berlin Hbf and Hamburg Hbf from $10 (€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
FlixTrain GmbH
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Berlin Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
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