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The cheapest and fastest trains from Hamburg Hbf to Berlin

Showing times and prices for Jul 17

Cheapest price

$32

Average price

$49

Fastest journey

1 h 57 m

Average duration

2 h 9 m

Trains per day

Distance

255 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg Hbf to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Hamburg Hbf to Berlin will cost around $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.

Fast trains

Of the 9 trains that leave Hamburg Hbf for Berlin on Thu, Jul 17, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Jul 17 the direct trains cover the 255 km distance in an average of 2 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 57 m .

On Thu, Jul 17 the slowest trains will take 2 h 22 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.

FlixTrain

11:48AM2h31

Hamburg Hbf

02:19PMBerlin Südkreuz station

$321One-way

0 transfers

FlixTrain

11:48AM2h22

Hamburg Hbf

02:10PMBerlin Hbf

$321One-way

0 transfers

ICE 507

08:35AM2h05

Hamburg Hbf

10:40AMBerlin Hbf

$521One-way

0 transfers

ICE 1005

10:05AM2h23

Hamburg Hbf

12:28PMBerlin Hbf

$521One-way

0 transfers

EC 379

08:51AM2h22

Hamburg Hbf

11:13AMBerlin Hbf

$521One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Hamburg Hbf to Berlin

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg Hbf to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. 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 €5, and a train costs an average of €10.

Distance: 157 miles (254 km)

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Most popular Train	Bus
€38 Average price	€20 Average price Cheapest
2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 1m Average total duration 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Live departures

Hamburg Hbf to Berlin train times

Showing trains for today, Wednesday, July 16

Last updated at 5:09 AM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
ICE 93	6:05 AM Hamburg Hbf	1h57	8:02 AM Berlin Hbf	0 transfersDirect
ICE 507	On time 6:35 AM Hamburg Hbf	2h05	8:40 AM Berlin Hbf	0 transfersDirect
EC 379	On time 6:51 AM Hamburg Hbf	2h22	9:13 AM Berlin Hbf	0 transfersDirect
ICE 705	On time 7:36 AM Hamburg Hbf	2h10	9:46 AM Berlin Hbf	0 transfersDirect
ICE 1005	On time 8:05 AM Hamburg Hbf	2h23	10:28 AM Berlin Hbf	0 transfersDirect
FlixTrain	9:48 AM Hamburg Hbf	2h31	12:19 PM Berlin Südkreuz station	0 transfersDirect
FlixTrain	9:48 AM Hamburg Hbf	2h22	12:10 PM Berlin Hbf	0 transfersDirect
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ReviewsReviews for the rail journey from Hamburg Hbf to Berlin

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Pros

Clean train

Beautiful landscapes

On time

Cons

No wifi

I travelled with the ICE 807 from Hamburg to Berlin. The journey was quite pleasant because the train offered comfort and a very well-kept ambience. It left Hamburg on time and arrived in Berlin on time as well. Unfortunately, there was no free wifi, which would have been appropriate. Instead, I was able to enjoy the beautiful landscapes along the route, which is not a bad thing.

Pros

Reliability

Punctuality

Cons

Cleanliness

My train journey from Hamburg to Berlin was extremely positive overall and I would like to share my experience. The two outstanding features of this journey were the punctuality and reliability. The punctuality of the train deserves special recognition. It left Hamburg at the scheduled departure time and even reached Berlin a few minutes earlier than expected. This precision is invaluable in today's fast-paced world. The reliability of the train also contributed to a stress-free travel experience. No unexpected incidents or delays marred my journey that start confidence in this train service. Unfortunately, a minor downer was the cleanliness of the train. Although it was not dirty, the cleaning could have been more thorough. A clean train undoubtedly contributes to the general well-being of the passengers. Overall, my train journey from Hamburg to Berlin was extremely pleasant. The punctuality and reliability far outweighed the minor cleanliness issue. I can recommend this train route to anyone looking for a reliable and comfortable way to travel between Hamburg and Berlin.

Pros

Particularly friendly staff

Good volume, not too loud

Punctual arrival time

Cons

Nothing

I recently had the pleasure of travelling by train and was very impressed. The train was equipped with wifi, which I found very good as it allowed me to use my time effectively. The volume on the train was pleasant and not too loud. There were plenty of power sockets on the train, which was very handy as it allowed me to charge my phone. The train staff were particularly friendly and helpful. The price for the train journey was also very good. The seats were comfortable to sit on.

Pros

Very modern train

Functioning wifi

Cleanliness of the train

Cons

None experienced

I was very satisfied with my journey from Hamburg to Berlin with Deutsche Bahn. We had a very new train, which made the journey much more comfortable. You definitely had enough legroom and could spend the train ride very comfortably. As it was a business trip for me, the wifi on the train is a very important factor during the journey. I had no problems at all with the wifi and it worked very well all the time. I can also only give the train staff the absolute best grade on this day - always most friendly and courteous. In addition, the train was very clean and all the bins were emptied.

Pros

Fast arrival

Cheap

WC was clean

Cosy seat

Cons

Poor wifi

Seats marked with reserved if necessary

Chaotic

Delay

Too little space for luggage

No socket

Noisy passengers

The journey by ICE from Hamburg to Berlin was fast and with comfortable seats. Unfortunately, it was not apparent which seats were permanently reserved, which led to great chaos. Some reserved seats did not even exist. The toilet was functional and clean. The wifi was not so good and there were no sockets. The price was okay. There were too few options to store the luggage. The train was late. But the journey itself was otherwise comfortable and fast.

Pros

WIFI

Punctuality

Price

Cons

Staff

Hygiene

Need to change

This year in May, I took a trip with Deutsche Bahn from Hamburg Hbf to Berlin. The wifi connection was excellent. My mobile phone and laptop were able to connect to the wifi without any problems. The train arrived in Berlin on time. The price was also quite reasonable. Unfortunately, the staff at the Zig were rather unfriendly. Hygiene was also not taken care of well enough. I found old coffee stains on the seats. The toilets were also not clean. In addition, there were a lot of transfers, which made the journey more difficult. Overall, it was a satisfying journey, but not very inspiring.

Pros

Nice staff

Short journey time

Good connection

Cons

Full train

The journey from Hamburg to Berlin went smoothly and quickly. After a journey of just under two hours, we arrived at Berlin's main station. The train had comfortable seats and there was also enough space for luggage. Unfortunately, the train was a bit crowded, so some passengers were sitting in the aisles. Those who had reserved a seat had no problems. The staff on the train were very friendly.

Pros

Fast connection

New trains

Cons

Punctuality

Since I have to travel to Berlin a lot for work, I thought for a while about what would be the best way to travel. I can really recommend travelling by train, as the trains on this route are among the newest models and this is really noticeable in terms of comfort. For example, the trains are much quieter and the chairs are much more comfortable. Even in second class, you now have the feeling of being in first class.

Pros

Punctuality

Dedicated staff

Comfortable seats

Cons

None

I can generally rate the price-performance ratio of my train journey as very good. The train journey only takes under 2 hours and is the best way for me to cover the distance from Hamburg to Berlin. We had very friendly staff during the train ride and the ticket control also went without any problems. As of the train was pleasantly case, allowing everyone to find a seat. I also had no complaints about the cleanliness of the train. Thumbs up in every respect!

Pros

Super comfortable

Cons

Staff somewhat unfriendly

A bit loud because of other people

I found the journey went very quickly and thanks to the good wifi and power socket, I was able to quickly work through a few things on my mobile phone. The seats were also super comfortable, but unfortunately it was a bit noisy because of the other people and the staff at the bistro were a bit unfriendly. Otherwise, everything worked well and I thought it was surprisingly clean for a train. But all in all, the journey was really worth it.

Pros

Fast travelling time

Nice service

Good price-performance ratio

Cons

Dirty toilets

Broken seat

Train delay

On my train journey from Wifi to Berlin, the facilities were pretty good, the wifi worked very well and there were also plenty of power sockets available. As far as comfort is concerned, I can't speak so positively, as my seat was damaged, but the volume was very good for relaxing. The service was perfect, especially the staff were always friendly and helpful to us. The cleanliness was not good at all, the toilets were dirty and the train was generally not that clean. On the other hand, the journey time was good, except that we were a little late. I was very surprised by the price as it was quite cheap.

Pros

Price

Personnel

Need to change

Cons

Wifi connection

Hygiene

Seats

The experience with the train was mostly positive. The fare was reasonable and the staff were friendly and helpful. The punctuality of the train made my journey much easier and the minimal need to change trains added to the convenience. However, there were some shortcomings. The wifi on board was unfortunately not reliable, which led to interruptions and poor reception on my mobile phone. The cleanliness of the toilets left a lot to be desired; they were very unkempt. The seats on the train also made a neglected impression. Overall, Deutsche Bahn offers a solid travel option, but improvements in the areas of wifi, cleanliness of the toilets and care of the seats would significantly enhance the journey.

Pros

Fast journey time

Comfortable seats

Good wifi

Cons

Bad food in the board restaurant

Few sockets

Very busy train

On my train journey from Hamburg to Berlin, which was on 6.11.23, the facilities were fine. My seat was very comfortable, but there were few power sockets. The comfort was very good as the noise level on the train was pleasant. The service was great, especially the staff were always on hand to help with any problems. However, the train was very dirty. The journey time and price were unbeatable.

Pros

Comfortable

Service

Catering

Cons

WIFI

Temperature in the train

The journey was very pleasant. The train staff were helpful and very friendly. I had a very good meal in the on-board restaurant, where the staff were also friendly. Unfortunately, there are also negative aspects, as the cleanliness in the guest compartment leaves a lot to be desired. The tables here are sticky and there are also remnants of the previous passenger on the seats.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Hamburg Hbf to Berlin

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Trains from Hamburg Hbf to Berlin run on average 14 times per day, taking around 2h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $6 (€5)

Distance

157 miles (254 km)

Average train duration

2h 7m

Cheapest ticket price

$12 (€10)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

1h 45m

First train

05:44

Last train

20:52

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $6 (€5)

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain from Hamburg Hbf to Berlin trains

Travel to Berlin from Hamburg Hbf from $9 (€7) with Omio’s train partners Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel.

Hamburg Hbf to Berlin train information with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 1 h 44 min
Cheapest Price: $12
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 16 a day

Flixtrain GmbH is a German railway company owned by Flixmobility. FlixTrain already connects many cities in Germany with its green trains. The trains run on 100 percent renewable energy. Onboard facilities: FlixTrain trains are equipped with air conditioning, toilets, USB and sockets and have plenty of legroom. You will find free WiFi on most trains and a range of food and drinks is available. There is a standard ticket that guarantees you a seat. You can take luggage with you free of charge, provided it can be stowed in the luggage racks. Find the current FlixTrain timetable for your journey at Omio and easily book FlixTrain train tickets online.

Train information from Hamburg Hbf to Berlin with FlixTrain:

Average Duration: 1 h 51 min
Cheapest Price: $9
FlixTrain frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Trains from Hamburg Hbf to Berlin

FAQs: Travel by train from Hamburg Hbf to Berlin easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Hamburg Hbf to Berlin.

Cheap train tickets from Hamburg Hbf to Berlin can start from as little as $10 (€8) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Hamburg Hbf to Berlin is $28 (€23); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Hamburg Hbf to Berlin train travel time is 1 h 43 min for the 157 mile (254 km) long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Hamburg Hbf to Berlin leaves at 5: 18 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Hamburg Hbf to Berlin leaves at 8: 28 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Hamburg Hbf to Berlin without having to change trains with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain. There are 14 direct trains from Hamburg Hbf to Berlin each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Take the Hamburg Hbf to Berlin train with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the journey from Hamburg Hbf to Berlin as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 8: 28 PM.

A day trip to Berlin from Hamburg Hbf is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 43 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Hamburg Hbf to Berlin by train is August.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Berlin from Hamburg Hbf including taking a train or bus.

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