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Compare bus, train, and flight 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 an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, while a flight costs an average of $647.
Distance: 158 miles (255 km)
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$49 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $647 Average price | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Berlin to Hamburg
Compare the available ways to get from Berlin to Hamburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Hamburg:
A bus is $28 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Hamburg costing on average $49 (€41).
A bus is $626 (€527) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Hamburg costing on average $647 (€544).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 1m.
Flight takes on average 5h 9m.
The journey is about 42m faster (2h 30m by train vs 3h 12m by car) and roughly $3 (€3) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($49 (€41) vs $52 (€43)). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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.
- FlixBus
7:05 AM 3h10 Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) 10:15 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
7:05 AM 3h10 Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) 10:15 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 140
3:09 PM 1h44 Berlin Hbf 4:53 PM Hamburg-Bergedorf $80 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
FlixTrain8:29 PM 1h52 Berlin Spandau 10:21 PM Hamburg Hbf $30 1 One-way 0 transfers- FlixTrain
8:18 PM 2h03 Berlin Hbf 10:21 PM Hamburg Hbf $30 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixTrain
7:55 PM 2h26 Berlin Südkreuz station 10:21 PM Hamburg Hbf $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus
6:40 AM 3h35 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) 10:15 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof $25 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
6:05 AM 4h10 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz 10:15 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof $25 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
8:40 PM 3h20 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) 12:00 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
LH1967 · LH20586:10 AM 3h55 Berlin Brandenburg Airport 10:05 AM Hamburg Airport $471 1 One-way 1 transfer- LH1951 · LH2066
11:05 AM 3h15 Berlin Brandenburg Airport 2:20 PM Hamburg Airport $558 1 One-way 1 transfer - LH1949 · LH2066
9:55 AM 4h25 Berlin Brandenburg Airport 2:20 PM Hamburg Airport $558 1 One-way 1 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
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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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This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Hamburg:
A bus is $28 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Hamburg costing on average $49 (€41).
A bus is $626 (€527) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Hamburg costing on average $647 (€544).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 1m.
Flight takes on average 5h 9m.
- Around 30 buses per day.
- Around 27 trains per day.
- Around 6 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Hamburg as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- 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 Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, metronom to go to Hamburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Hamburg by bus.
- Travel with British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Lufthansa, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Hamburg by flight.
- 22 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
- 30 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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