How to travel from Bern to Hamburg

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Bern to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bern to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $78 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $78, while a flight costs an average of $146.

Distance: 471 miles (759 km)

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Driving

$107

Average price

$146

Average price

$78

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Cheapest

$258

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

9h 8m

Average total duration

8h 38m

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30m

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3h 30m

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1h 30m

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2h 0m

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15h 23m

Average total duration

14h 53m

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30m

Additional time*

8h 18m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

0.8 - 1.9kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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easyJet

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FlixBus

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Bern to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of $78 (€64).

This is compared to other travel options from Bern to Hamburg:

A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bern to Hamburg costing on average $107 (€87).

A bus is $67 (€55) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bern to Hamburg costing on average $146 (€118).

The fastest way to travel from Bern to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 30m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 8m.

Bus takes on average 15h 23m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Bern and Hamburg including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bern to Hamburg among Omio's users.

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from Bern to Hamburg

How to get from Bern to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Bern to Hamburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:20 PM20h35
    Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    7:55 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $1161One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:20 PM20h35
    Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    7:55 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $1161One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • easyJetU21183
    7:25 PM1h30
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    8:55 PMHamburg Airport
    $2181One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    10:25 PM19h56
    Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    6:21 PMHamburg Hbf
    $1441One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 972 · ICE 104
    2:04 PM9h12
    Bern Hauptbahnhof
    11:16 PMHamburg Hbf
    $1731One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnEC 62 · EC 150 · ICE 574
    2:33 PM7h56
    Bern Hauptbahnhof
    10:29 PMHamburg Hbf
    $1971One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:10 PM17h40
    Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    6:50 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $1281One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:40 AM16h15
    Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    7:55 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $1751One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    3:40 AM17h15
    Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    8:55 PMHamburg Harburg
    $1841One-way
    2 transfers
  • SBBIC 1 713 | 713 · IR 75 2117 | 2117+EurowingsEW7765
    10:31 AM11h29
    Bern Hauptbahnhof
    10:00 PMHamburg Airport
    $2801One-way
    2 transfers
  • SBBIC 81 819 | 819+EurowingsEW7765
    1:02 PM8h58
    Bern Hauptbahnhof
    10:00 PMHamburg Airport
    $2841One-way
    1 transfer
  • SBBIC 907 | 907 · IR 75 2123 | 2123+EurowingsEW7765
    1:31 PM8h29
    Bern Hauptbahnhof
    10:00 PMHamburg Airport
    $2841One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bern to Hamburg

Travel to Hamburg 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 Bern to Hamburg.

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There are 3 options to travel between Bern and Hamburg including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bern to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of $78 (€64).

This is compared to other travel options from Bern to Hamburg:

A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bern to Hamburg costing on average $107 (€87).

A bus is $67 (€55) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bern to Hamburg costing on average $146 (€118).

The fastest way to travel from Bern to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 30m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 8m.

Bus takes on average 15h 23m.

The distance from Bern to Hamburg is approximately 471 miles (759 km).
The average frequency per day from Bern to Hamburg is:
  • Around 19 flights per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bern and Hamburg as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bern to Hamburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bern Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bern to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Hamburg by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Hamburg by train.
  • Travel with easyJet to go to Hamburg by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bern to Hamburg with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
  • 1 direct flights per day with easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Bern to Hamburg often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Copenhagen, Paris, Amsterdam, Stockholm. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Hamburg and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Hamburg to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Hamburg, you can explore the vibrant nightlife of the Reeperbahn, enjoy a scenic boat tour of the Port of Hamburg, visit the lively Hamburg Fish Market, and discover the International Maritime Museum. Stroll along the Alster Lakes for picturesque views, and don't miss the Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie, Speicherstadt, St. Michael's Church, and Planten un Blomen for diverse attractions and experiences.
Three days in Hamburg are generally sufficient to explore major attractions such as the Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie, and the historic Speicherstadt, as well as to experience its vibrant neighborhoods and local cuisine.

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