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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 an average ticket price of €18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 58m. 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 €18, while a flight costs an average of €529.
Distance: 158 miles (255 km)
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€40 Average price | €18 Average price Cheapest | €529 Average price | €43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Hamburg to Berlin
Compare the available ways to get from Hamburg to Berlin, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Berlin:
A bus is €23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Berlin costing on average €40.
A bus is €511 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Berlin costing on average €529.
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 2m.
Flight takes on average 5h 11m.
The journey is about 39m faster (2h 28m by train vs 3h 7m by car) and roughly €4 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€40 vs €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 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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixTrain9:39 PM 2h05 Hamburg Hbf 11:44 PM Berlin Spandau €19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixTrain
9:39 PM 2h05 Hamburg Hbf 11:44 PM Berlin Spandau €19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 147
5:08 PM 1h43 Hamburg-Bergedorf 6:51 PM Berlin Hbf €80 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- FlixTrain
9:39 PM 2h23 Hamburg Hbf 12:02 AM Berlin Hbf €19 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixTrain
9:39 PM 2h32 Hamburg Hbf 12:11 AM Berlin Südkreuz station €19 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixTrain
9:39 AM 1h45 Hamburg Hbf 11:24 AM Berlin Spandau €33 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus
4:10 AM 3h15 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof 7:25 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) €21 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
5:50 AM 3h20 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof 9:10 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) €21 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
4:45 AM 3h35 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof 8:20 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) €21 1 One-way 0 transfers
- BA971 · BA978
6:45 AM 6h30 Hamburg Airport 1:15 PM Berlin Brandenburg Airport €617 1 One-way 1 transfer - BA963+
BA849312:55 PM 7h05 Hamburg Airport 8:00 PM Berlin Brandenburg Airport €772 1 One-way 1 transfer - BA963+BA8495
12:55 PM 8h15 Hamburg Airport 9:10 PM Berlin Brandenburg Airport €772 1 One-way 1 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 €23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Berlin costing on average €40.
A bus is €511 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Berlin costing on average €529.
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 2m.
Flight takes on average 5h 11m.
- Around 32 buses per day.
- Around 27 trains per day.
- Around 6 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 FlixBus to go to Berlin by bus.
- Travel with British Airways, Lufthansa, BA Cityflyer, Lufthansa City Airlines, Eurowings to go to Berlin by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, metronom to go to Berlin by train.
- 32 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 23 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
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