- Must visit
Museum Barberini
World-class art museum in Potsdam with changing exhibitions from Impressionism to contemporary art in a landmark palace.
Cheapest price on Sep 08
€39
Average ticket price on Sep 08
€39
Fastest journey on Sep 08
3 h 58 m
Average journey duration on Sep 08
3 h 58 m
Trains on Sep 08
1
Distance
213 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg to Brandenburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Brandenburg will cost around €39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €39.
On Tue, Sep 08, we found 1 trains from Hamburg to Brandenburg, including 1 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 08 the direct trains cover the 213 km distance in an average of 3 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 58 m .
On Tue, Sep 08 the slowest trains will take 3 h 58 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Brandenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 26m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €28, while a flight costs an average of €604.
Distance: 132 miles (213 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€59 Average price | €28 Average price Cheapest | €604 Average price | €43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 59m Average total duration 8h 59m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Brandenburg:
A bus is €30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Brandenburg costing on average €59.
A bus is €575 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Brandenburg costing on average €604.
Other travel options to Brandenburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
Flight takes on average 8h 59m.
You'll arrive about 32m sooner (2h 56m by train vs 3h 28m by car). Tickets start at around €59 compared to roughly €43 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg to Brandenburg trains for today, Monday, September 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:49 AM Hamburg | 3h13 | 9:02 AM S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:52 AM Hamburg | 3h20 | 10:12 AM S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:50 AM Hamburg | 3h12 | 11:02 AM S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:52 AM Hamburg | 3h20 | 12:12 PM S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:49 AM Hamburg | 3h13 | 1:02 PM S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:52 AM Hamburg | 3h20 | 2:12 PM S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:49 AM Hamburg | 3h13 | 3:02 PM S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:52 PM Hamburg | 3h20 | 4:12 PM S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:49 PM Hamburg | 3h13 | 5:02 PM S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:40 PM Hamburg | 3h39 | 6:19 PM S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:48 PM Hamburg | 3h14 | 7:02 PM S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:40 PM Hamburg | 3h32 | 8:12 PM S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:50 PM Hamburg | 3h12 | 9:02 PM S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:49 PM Hamburg | 3h33 | 10:22 PM S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:49 PM Hamburg | 3h13 | 11:02 PM S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:50 PM Hamburg | 3h12 | 12:02 AM S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:50 PM Hamburg | 6h33 | 5:23 AM S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Hamburg to Brandenburg run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €26 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:06, the last at 23:41. The fastest train covers the 132 miles (213 km) distance in 3h 20m.
Distance 132 miles (213 km) |
Average train duration 2h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price €26 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 20m |
First train 1:06 AM |
Last train 11:41 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 4 days |
Discover the best of Brandenburg — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Brandenburg trip today.
World-class art museum in Potsdam with changing exhibitions from Impressionism to contemporary art in a landmark palace.
Leading modern art museum in Cottbus, housed in a former diesel power station with strong East German and contemporary collections.
Second branch of Brandenburg's modern art museum, showing paintings, graphics, and temporary exhibitions in central Cottbus.
Vast UNESCO park of palaces, temples, and lakeside paths; the essential landscape experience in Potsdam.
Famous landscape park and cross-border garden realm in Bad Muskau, celebrated for long walks, vistas, and UNESCO status.
Elegant central square lined with major museums and churches, ideal for architecture, photos, and old-town atmosphere.
Spreewälder Gurken are pickled cucumbers from the Spreewald, famous for their crisp texture and dill, mustard, or horseradish flavors. A signature regional preserve.
Pellkartoffeln mit Quark pairs boiled potatoes with seasoned fresh curd cheese. It is a simple, traditional meal long associated with Brandenburg farmhouse cooking.
Königsberger Klopse are tender meatballs in a creamy caper sauce, served across eastern Germany and long established on Brandenburg menus as hearty comfort food.
Traditional brewery restaurant in Potsdam serving German classics and house beer in a lively, rustic atmosphere popular with locals and visitors.
Well-known Potsdam venue for Austrian and regional dishes with a polished but relaxed atmosphere. Strong reputation for quality and service.
Historic Potsdam restaurant known for refined regional cuisine in an elegant setting near Sanssouci. Good choice for a classic Brandenburg dining experience.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are often cheaper than Berlin, while regional trains and local transit stay fairly affordable for most visitors.
Service is usually included, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% is common in restaurants. Round up taxi fares and leave small change in cafes.
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Brandenburg Hbf -> Neustadt Markt, Brandenburg an der Havel
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg to Brandenburg 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 Brandenburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Hamburg to Brandenburg trains use the Hamburg Hbf to Brandenburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Görden. Use this guide to compare Hamburg and Brandenburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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-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.
Hamburg Airport is 6 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Airport 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: McDonald's, St. Pauli, Scoom, McCafé
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg Airport. ATMs are available at Hamburg Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Airport. Information desks are available at Hamburg Airport.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg Airport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Airport: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Airport.
Nearby hotels include Leonardo Inn Airport.
Brandenburg Hbf is 2 km from Brandenburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Brandenburg 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: Pizzahaus Steinofenpizza, MalaBar Indisches Restaurant, McDonald's, Darin Kebap
Wi-Fi is available at Brandenburg Hbf. ATMs are available at Brandenburg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Brandenburg Hbf. Information desks are available at Brandenburg Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Brandenburg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Brandenburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Brandenburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brandenburg Hbf.
Nearby hotels include City Hotel Brandenburg, Hotel am Molkenmarkt.
Brandenburg Altstadt is 1 km from Brandenburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Brandenburg Altstadt has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Ventuno, Eurogrill, Asia-Schnellimbiss, Marienbad Bistro
Wi-Fi is available at Brandenburg Altstadt. ATMs are available at Brandenburg Altstadt.
Ticket office support is available at Brandenburg Altstadt. Information desks are available at Brandenburg Altstadt.
Luggage storage is available at Brandenburg Altstadt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Brandenburg Altstadt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Brandenburg Altstadt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brandenburg Altstadt.
Görden is 3 km from Brandenburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Görden has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Asia, Steakhaus, Jiyan Kebap, Waldcafe
Wi-Fi is available at Görden. ATMs are available at Görden.
Ticket office support is available at Görden. Information desks are available at Görden.
Luggage storage is available at Görden. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Görden: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Görden: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Görden.
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