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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hamburg to Berlin
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 58m. 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 $13, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 158 miles (255 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$61 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 33m Average total duration 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m 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 Hamburg to Berlin:
A bus is $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Berlin costing on average $61 (€50).
A bus is $232 (€188) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Berlin costing on average $259 (€210).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 3m.
Flight takes on average 3h 59m.
Travel optionsfrom Hamburg to Berlin
How to get from Hamburg to Berlin by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hamburg to Berlin is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus4:45 AM3h35Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof8:20 AMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)$311One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus4:45 AM3h35Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof8:20 AMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)$311One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 5056:34 AM1h48Hamburg Hbf8:22 AMBerlin Hbf$811One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 1272+
8164712:33 AM6h06Hamburg Hbf6:39 AMBerlin Spandau$491One-way1 transfer - ICE 25855:13 AM2h10Hamburg Hbf7:23 AMBerlin Hbf$601One-way0 transfers
- RJ 47910:48 PM2h05Hamburg Harburg12:53 AMBerlin Hbf$621One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:00 AM3h05Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof7:05 AMBerlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel)$331One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:50 AM3h20Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof9:10 AMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)$331One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:00 AM3h25Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof7:25 AMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)$331One-way0 transfers
BA971+
BA70277:25 AM11h10Hamburg Airport6:35 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport$6821One-way1 transfer- BA971 · BA9927:25 AM8h25Hamburg Airport3:50 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport$7941One-way1 transfer
- BA965 · BA9982:05 PM8h25Hamburg Airport10:30 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport$8121One-way1 transfer
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How to Travel from Hamburg to Berlin
It's easiest to travel in Germany from Hamburg to Berlin by either train or bus. Flights from Hamburg to Berlin require a transfer at either Dusseldorf or Munich and require between 5-15 hours of travel time. Train travel from Hamburg to Berlin is the fastest transport option while taking the bus is the cheapest way of reaching Berlin.
Trains from Hamburg to Berlin | Buses from Hamburg to Berlin | Return trips from Berlin to Hamburg
Hamburg to Berlin Travel Comparison
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€11 |
3:00 h |
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€32 |
1:42 h |
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What is the best way to travel from Hamburg to Berlin?
Cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Berlin
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Berlin. Buses traveling from Hamburg to Berlin depart from Hamburg ZOB (central bus station) and take at least 3:00 h to arrive at Berlin ZOB am Funkturm. Over 30 buses travel from Hamburg to Berlin everyday with buses beginning to depart Hamburg at 5:45 a.m. Bus companies that travel from Hamburg to Berlin include Flixbus and Eurolines.
Fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Berlin
Taking the train is the fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Berlin. Trains depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive at Berlin Hbf after approximately 2 hours of travel time. All trains that travel from Hamburg to Berlin are operated by Deutsche Bahn. Trains travel from Hamburg to Berlin from approximately 70 times per day with the earliest departing Hamburg at 5:25 a.m.
Most popular way to travel from Hamburg to Berlin
Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Hamburg to Berlin. Taking the train is approximately an hour faster than taking the bus. The train also allows you to travel directly between Hamburg and Berlin's city centers. Traveling from Hamburg to Berlin by bus is also a popular option if you're looking to travel from Hamburg to Berlin for as cheap as possible. Hamburg and Berlin 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 Hamburg to Berlin:
A bus is $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Berlin costing on average $61 (€50).
A bus is $232 (€188) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Berlin costing on average $259 (€210).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 3m.
Flight takes on average 3h 59m.
- Around 37 buses per day.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 16 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Berlin as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Berlin Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, metronom, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Berlin by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Berlin by bus.
- 14 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 37 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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