The cheapest and fastest buses from Berlin to Hamburg Hbf
Cheapest price
€15
Average price
€17
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 4 m
Buses per day
23
Distance
255 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Berlin to Hamburg Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin to Hamburg Hbf will cost around €17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €15.
Of the 23 buses that leave Berlin for Hamburg Hbf on Wed, Feb 11, 23 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Feb 11 the direct buses cover the 255 km distance in an average of 3 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h .
On Wed, Feb 11 the slowest buses will take 3 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Berlin to Hamburg Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Hamburg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €8.
Distance: 255 km
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€16 Average price Cheapest | €23 Average price |
3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Berlin to Hamburg Hbf bus times
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Hamburg Hbf buses for today, Tuesday, February 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 8:50 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 3h50 | 12:40 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:15 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 3h25 | 12:40 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 3h30 | 1:00 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 AM Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) | 3h05 | 12:40 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 3h15 | 1:45 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 3h15 | 3:15 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 3h15 | 5:15 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 3h15 | 6:15 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:35 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 3h45 | 7:20 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 3h20 | 7:20 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 3h15 | 7:15 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:15 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 3h15 | 8:30 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 3h15 | 12:00 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:55 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 3h50 | 1:45 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:20 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 3h25 | 1:45 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 PM Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) | 3h05 | 1:45 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, February 11 | |||||
FlixBus | 7:15 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 3h15 | 10:30 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 3h15 | 11:15 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Berlin to Hamburg Hbf
Buses from Berlin to Hamburg Hbf run on average 36 times per day, taking around 3h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €10 but you can travel from only €8 by train.
There are 36 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:15, the last at 22:40. The fastest bus covers the 255 km distance in 3h 5m.
Distance 255 km |
Average bus duration 3h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Buses per day 36 |
Direct buses 36 |
Fastest bus 3h 5m |
First bus 02:15 |
Last bus 22:40 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Berlin to Hamburg HbfYou can travel by bus between Berlin to Hamburg Hbf with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as €8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Berlin to Hamburg Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin to Hamburg Hbf by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hamburg Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Berlin to Hamburg Hbf
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Berlin (in the station)
- Schnitzel Express (0.5 km)
- Currywurst Haus (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M49, 139 Metro: U2 Train: S41, S42, S46
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M46, 106, 204 Train: S2, S25, S41, S42
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