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4.6Travel Information from Berlin to Hamburg
 Distance | 158 miles (255 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $9 - $10 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $9 (€8) • 3 h 5 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $10 (€9) • 1 h 45 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 158 miles (255 km) by train or bus to Hamburg from Berlin. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Berlin to Hamburg.
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The best way to travel from Berlin to Hamburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
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Berlin to Hamburg Travel Comparison
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€14 |
3:00 h |
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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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FAQs: Travel from Berlin to Hamburg
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There are 2 travel options from Berlin to Hamburg: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel to Hamburg from Berlin is a bus with an average price of $9 (€8).
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Hamburg:
Taking a bus costs $1 (€1) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $10 (€9).
The fastest way to get to Hamburg from Berlin is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 45 min.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 3 h 5 min of travel time.
The distance from Berlin to Hamburg is approximately 158 miles (255 km).
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Hamburg is:
- 36 buses a day.
- 10 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Berlin and Hamburg as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Berlin to Hamburg:
- Buses mostly leave from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and tend to arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
- Trains mostly leave from Berlin Hbf and tend to arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
The following travel companies offer services from Berlin to Hamburg:
- Travel with FlixBus for buses to Hamburg. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Berlin to Hamburg tickets on Omio for $9 (€8).
- Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain can get you to Hamburg by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with FlixTrain from Berlin to Hamburg for $10 (€9) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Berlin to Hamburg with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 36 direct buses a day to Hamburg with FlixBus.
- You can find 9 direct trains per day to take to Hamburg with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain.
Direct services to Hamburg tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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