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Compare bus and train for Berlin to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Hamburg 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 bus which can get you there in 2h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 158 miles (255 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$49 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 32m Average total duration 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Hamburg:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Hamburg costing on average $49 (€40).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 2m.
Travel optionsfrom Berlin to Hamburg
How to get from Berlin to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Berlin to Hamburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus4:00 AM3h15Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)7:15 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus4:00 AM3h15Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)7:15 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixTrain8:31 AM1h50Berlin Spandau10:21 AMHamburg Hbf$201One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 70210:09 PM2h12Berlin Hbf12:21 AMHamburg Hbf$181One-way0 transfers
- FlixTrain4:31 PM1h52Berlin Spandau6:23 PMHamburg Hbf$201One-way0 transfers
- FlixTrain8:19 AM2h02Berlin Hbf10:21 AMHamburg Hbf$201One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:55 AM3h20Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel)11:15 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$181One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:00 PM3h20Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)8:20 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$181One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:35 AM3h40Berlin, Alexanderplatz7:15 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$181One-way0 transfers
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BA9646:55 AM7h20Berlin Brandenburg Airport2:15 PMHamburg Airport$6261One-way1 transfer- BA7026+BA9702:25 PM8h20Berlin Brandenburg Airport10:45 PMHamburg Airport$6261One-way1 transfer
- BA993 · BA9703:00 PM7h45Berlin Brandenburg Airport10:45 PMHamburg Airport$7931One-way1 transfer
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How to Travel from Berlin to Hamburg
Berlin and Hamburg are just 288 km apart. This makes it an easy and convenient day trip by either bus or high-speed train for travellers in Germany. Traveling by air takes about twice as long due to stopovers, and is also a more expensive option than opting for a bus or train journey.
Trains from Berlin to Hamburg | Buses from Berlin to Hamburg | Return trips from Hamburg to Berlin
Berlin to Hamburg Travel Comparison
Average Price |
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Cheapest Time to Book |
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€14 |
3:00 h |
2 Weeks Ahead |
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€29 |
1:42 h |
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What is the best way to travel from Berlin to Hamburg?
Cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Hamburg
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Hamburg. Buses traveling from Berlin to Hamburg depart from either Berlin's ZOB or U-Bahnhof Alt-Tegel and take at least 3 hours to arrive at Hamburg ZOB (central bus station). Over 60 buses travel from Berlin to Hamburg everyday with buses beginning to depart Berlin at 12:10 a.m. Bus companies that travel from Berlin to Hamburg include Flixbus, RegioJet, and Polskibus. Flixbus is the company with the most departures per day.
Fastest way to travel from Berlin to Hamburg
Taking the train is the fastest way to travel from Berlin to Hamburg. Trains depart from either Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Ostbahnhof, or Zoologischer Garten and take as little as 1:42 h arrive at Hamburg Hauptbahnhof. All trains that travel from Berlin to Hamburg are operated by Deutsche Bahn. Trains travel from Berlin to Hamburg from approximately 80 times per day with the earliest departing Berlin at 12:30 a.m.
Most popular way to travel from Berlin to Hamburg
Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Berlin to Hamburg. Taking the train is over an hour faster than taking the bus. The train also allows you to travel directly between Hamburg and Berlin's city centers. Traveling from Berlin to Hamburg by bus is also a popular option if you're looking to travel from Berlin to Hamburg for the least amount of money. Berlin and Hamburg are located too close together to make flying a convenient way to travel.
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This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Hamburg:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Hamburg costing on average $49 (€40).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 2m.
- Around 32 buses per day.
- Around 15 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Hamburg as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Hamburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, metronom, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Hamburg by train.
- 32 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 12 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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