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Miniatur Wunderland
World-famous model railway and miniature world in Speicherstadt, known for extraordinary detail and broad appeal to adults and children.
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$61
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h
Trains per day
44
Distance
255 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin Südkreuz station 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 Südkreuz station to Hamburg Hbf will cost around $61 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 44 trains that leave Berlin Südkreuz station for Hamburg Hbf on Fri, Jun 19, 38 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 255 km distance in an average of 2 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 2 h 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.
RJ 478
ICE 608
FlixTrain
ICE 808
ICE 606
ICE 602
ICE 504
ICE 600
ICE 604
ICE 606Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin Südkreuz station 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 2h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 158 miles (255 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$37 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m 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 Südkreuz station to Hamburg Hbf:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin Südkreuz station to Hamburg Hbf costing on average $37 (€30).
Other travel options to Hamburg Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 29m.
The journey is about 29m faster (2h 28m by train vs 2h 57m by car) and roughly $16 (€13) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($37 (€30) vs $53 (€44)). 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, FlixTrain GmbH, 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 Südkreuz station to Hamburg Hbf trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 504 | Delayed 5:56 PM 7:24 PMBerlin Südkreuz station | 2h15 | 8:21 PM 8:21 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 7:55 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2h30 | 10:25 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 90 | Delayed 7:12 PM 7:59 PMBerlin Südkreuz station | 2h22 | 8:36 PM 8:36 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 386 | Delayed 8:23 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2h19 | 9:06 PM 9:06 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 702 | Delayed 9:12 PM 10:00 PMBerlin Südkreuz station | 2h21 | 11:43 PM 11:43 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 273 · 4400 · ICE 920 | On time 11:11 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 7h57 | 7:08 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
21956 · ICE 273 · 4400 · ICE 920 | On time 11:15 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 7h53 | 7:08 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
RJ 478 | Delayed 4:57 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2h07 | 5:25 AM 5:25 AMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 608 | Delayed 5:20 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2h05 | 5:45 AM 5:45 AMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 808 | Delayed 5:58 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2h13 | 6:32 AM 6:32 AMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S2 · ICE 872 | Delayed 6:06 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2h18 | 6:39 AM 6:39 AMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
62005 · ICE 872 | 6:07 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2h17 | 8:24 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 606 | Delayed 7:24 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2h00 | 7:50 AM 7:50 AMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
S25 · ICE 2074 | Delayed 7:41 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2h30 | 8:34 AM 8:34 AMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
3169 · ICE 2074 | 7:43 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2h28 | 10:11 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain | 7:57 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2h24 | 10:21 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 7:57 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2h28 | 10:25 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 870 | Delayed 8:23 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2h01 | 8:46 AM 8:46 AMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 604 | Delayed 9:24 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2h00 | 9:50 AM 9:50 AMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 9:55 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2h26 | 12:21 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 9:55 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2h30 | 12:25 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 804 | Delayed 10:00 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2h10 | 10:38 AM 10:38 AMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 384 | Delayed 10:23 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2h01 | 10:46 AM 10:46 AMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 602 | Delayed 11:24 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2h00 | 11:50 AM 11:50 AMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 11:55 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2h26 | 2:21 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 11:55 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2h30 | 2:25 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 802 | Delayed 12:00 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2h10 | 12:38 PM 12:38 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 178 | Delayed 12:23 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2h02 | 12:46 PM 12:46 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 600 | Delayed 1:24 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2h00 | 1:50 PM 1:50 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 1:55 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2h26 | 4:21 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 1:55 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2h30 | 4:25 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 800 | Delayed 2:00 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2h10 | 2:38 PM 2:38 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 382 | Delayed 2:23 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2h01 | 2:46 PM 2:46 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 508 | Delayed 3:24 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2h00 | 3:50 PM 3:50 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 3:55 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2h28 | 6:23 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 3:55 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2h28 | 6:23 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1206 | Delayed 4:00 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2h10 | 4:38 PM 4:38 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 176 | Delayed 4:23 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2h02 | 4:46 PM 4:46 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 506 | Delayed 5:24 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2h01 | 5:50 PM 5:50 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 5:55 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2h26 | 8:21 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 5:55 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2h30 | 8:25 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 706 | Delayed 6:00 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2h10 | 6:39 PM 6:39 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 174 | Delayed 6:23 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2h02 | 6:46 PM 6:46 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Berlin Südkreuz station to Hamburg Hbf run on average 14 times per day, taking around 2h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:29, the last at 21:16. The fastest train covers the 158 miles (255 km) distance in 2h 39m.
Distance 158 miles (255 km) |
Average train duration 2h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 2h 39m |
First train 2:29 AM |
Last train 9:16 PM |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin Südkreuz station 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 Südkreuz station to Hamburg Hbf trains use the Berlin Hbf to Hamburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Hamburg-Altona. Use this guide to compare Berlin Südkreuz station and Hamburg Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Berlin Hbf is 2 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: backWERK, Burger King, Costa Coffee, Dunkin' Donuts, Einstein Kaffee, Le Crobag, McDonald's, Hans im Glück, Pret A Manger, Starbucks, & many more
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are available at Berlin Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Hbf. Information desks are located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
Available at Berlin Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Hbf: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof.
Berlin Südkreuz is 6 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Südkreuz 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: Biertempel 2, McDonald's, Eis Bär, Cafe Mon Cherie
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Südkreuz. ATMs are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Information desks are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Nearby hotels include Appartements Eisemann.
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.
Hamburg-Altona is 5 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Altona 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: Ethio, Trattoria Toscana, Marta, Pavillon
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Altona. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Altona. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Altona. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Nearby hotels include Schanzenstern Bio-Restaurant, Hotel Hamburg Altona, Hotel Central, Best Western Raphael Hotel Altona.
Hamburg-Harburg is 13 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Harburg 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: Café Bom Dia, Hünkar, Yoko Sushi Harburg, Mathewes Grill
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Harburg. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Panorama, Hotel Harburger Hof, Hotel Jeta, Hotel Süderelbe.
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