How to travel from Hamburg to Berlin
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4.6Travel Information to Berlin from Hamburg
 Distance | 158 miles (255 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $8 - $11 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $8 (€7) • 3 h 5 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $11 (€10) • 1 h 44 min |
 Popular travel companies | RedCoach or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 158 miles (255 km) by train or bus from Hamburg to Berlin. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are RedCoach or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Hamburg to Berlin.
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How to get from Hamburg to Berlin by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Hamburg to Berlin is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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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Cheapest Time to Book |
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€11 |
3:00 h |
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€32 |
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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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You can travel by train or bus for as low as $13 (€11). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of travel services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of travel includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Hamburg to Berlin travel.
Travel information from Hamburg to Berlin with Deutsche Bahn:
- Average Duration: 1 h 44 min
- Cheapest Price: $42
- Deutsche Bahn frequency: 21 a day
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
FlixBus from Hamburg to Berlin travel information:
- Average Duration: 3 h 5 min
- Cheapest Price: $13
- FlixBus frequency: 12 a day
FAQs: Travel from Hamburg to Berlin
There are 2 options to travel from Hamburg to Berlin including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Berlin is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $8 (€7) compared to other travel options to Berlin:
Taking a bus costs $3 (€3) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $11 (€10).
The quickest way to travel to Berlin from Hamburg is by train, which takes on average 1 h 44 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 3 h 5 min of travel time.
You should expect to travel around 158 miles (255 km) between Hamburg and Berlin.
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Berlin is:
- 12 buses per day.
- 16 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Berlin from 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 when traveling from Hamburg to Berlin:
- Most travelers board their bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof.
- Most travelers take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Berlin Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Hamburg to Berlin:
- You can take a bus from Hamburg to Berlin with RedCoach, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar or Infobus. Cheap tickets can be found for $13 (€11) with FlixBus from Hamburg to Berlin.
- You can travel from Hamburg to Berlin by train with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $13 (€11) with FlixTrain from Hamburg to Berlin.
Yes, there are direct routes from Hamburg to Berlin with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct bus to Berlin with FlixBus with 12 direct buses per day.
- You'll find 16 direct trains a day to Berlin with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain.
Direct services to Berlin 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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