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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
$26
Average price
$39
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
1 h 50 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
241 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin Spandau 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 Spandau to Hamburg Hbf will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
Of the 7 trains that leave Berlin Spandau for Hamburg Hbf on Mon, Jul 13, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jul 13 the direct trains cover the 241 km distance in an average of 1 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
On Mon, Jul 13 the slowest trains will take 1 h 50 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.
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FlixTrainOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin Spandau to Hamburg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 149 miles (241 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$49 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Berlin Spandau to Hamburg Hbf:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin Spandau to Hamburg Hbf costing on average $49 (€40).
Other travel options to Hamburg Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 17m.
The journey is about 39m faster (2h 7m by train vs 2h 46m by car) and roughly $0.97 (€0.80) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($49 (€40) vs $50 (€41)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Berlin Spandau to Hamburg Hbf trains for today, Sunday, July 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixTrain | 10:31 AM Berlin Spandau | 1h50 | 12:21 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S3 · ICE 602 | On time 10:57 AM Berlin Spandau | 2h27 | 1:24 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 378 · ICE 802 | Delayed 11:33 AM Berlin Spandau | 2h37 | 12:17 PM 12:17 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1138 · RJ 178 | Delayed 12:00 PM Berlin Spandau | 2h25 | 12:39 PM 12:39 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain | 12:31 PM Berlin Spandau | 1h50 | 2:21 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 545 · ICE 600 | Delayed 11:31 AM 1:12 PMBerlin Spandau | 2h12 | 3:24 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S3 · RJ 382 | Delayed 1:57 PM Berlin Spandau | 2h27 | 2:39 PM 2:39 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain | 2:31 PM Berlin Spandau | 1h50 | 4:21 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 2:31 PM Berlin Spandau | 1h54 | 4:25 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 557 · ICE 508 | Delayed 1:06 PM 3:01 PMBerlin Spandau | 2h23 | 5:24 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 145 · ICE 1206 | Delayed 3:50 PM Berlin Spandau | 2h20 | 4:18 PM 4:18 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain | 4:31 PM Berlin Spandau | 1h50 | 6:21 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 549 · ICE 506 | On time 5:12 PM Berlin Spandau | 2h13 | 7:25 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain | 6:31 PM Berlin Spandau | 1h50 | 8:21 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 651 · ICE 504 | Delayed 5:04 PM 7:00 PMBerlin Spandau | 2h24 | 9:24 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 149 · ICE 90 | On time 7:51 PM Berlin Spandau | 2h19 | 10:10 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain | 8:31 PM Berlin Spandau | 1h50 | 10:21 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 278 · ICE 702 | On time 9:33 PM Berlin Spandau | 2h37 | 12:10 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 273 · ICE 1080 | Delayed 11:45 PM Berlin Spandau | 6h57 | 4:56 AM 4:56 AMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, July 13 | |||||
FlixTrain | 8:31 AM Berlin Spandau | 1h50 | 10:21 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Berlin Spandau to Hamburg Hbf run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:48, the last at 22:45. The fastest train covers the 149 miles (241 km) distance in 2h 12m.
Distance 149 miles (241 km) |
Average train duration 2h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 12m |
First train 2:48 AM |
Last train 10:45 PM |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin Spandau 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 Spandau to Hamburg Hbf trains use the Berlin Hbf to Hamburg Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Berlin Spandau and Hamburg Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Berlin Spandau is 14 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Spandau 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: Unvernunft, Taverna Teloneio, Burger King, Hasir
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Spandau. ATMs are available at Berlin Spandau.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Spandau. Information desks are available at Berlin Spandau.
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Spandau. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Berlin Spandau: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Spandau: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Spandau.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Benn, Hotel Herbst, Hotel Lindenufer, Hotel Ibis Berlin Spandau.
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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