The cheapest and fastest buses from Hamburg Hbf to Berlin
Cheapest price
€16
Average price
€20
Fastest journey
3 h 5 m
Average duration
3 h 9 m
Buses per day
36
Distance
255 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Hamburg Hbf to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg Hbf to Berlin will cost around €20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €16.
Of the 36 buses that leave Hamburg Hbf for Berlin on Mon, May 18, 36 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 18 the direct buses cover the 255 km distance in an average of 3 h 9 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 5 m .
On Mon, May 18 the slowest buses will take 3 h 15 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.
FlixBus3:00 PM3h15Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof6:15 PMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)€161One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:30 PM3h15Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof10:45 PMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)€161One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:00 AM3h15Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof1:15 PMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)€161One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:00 PM3h15Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof3:15 PMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)€161One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:30 PM3h15Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof9:45 PMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)€161One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:00 AM3h05Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof7:05 AMBerlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel)€361One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:45 AM3h05Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof1:50 PMBerlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel)€161One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:00 PM3h10Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof8:10 PMBerlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel)€161One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:45 PM3h10Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof2:55 AMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)€181One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:00 PM3h15Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof2:15 AMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)€171One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Hamburg Hbf to Berlin
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg Hbf to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a train costs an average of €13.
Distance: 255 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€19 Average price Cheapest | €31 Average price |
3h 24m Average total duration 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Hamburg Hbf to Berlin bus times
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg Hbf to Berlin buses for today, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 12:00 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 3h15 | 3:15 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:20 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 3h20 | 4:40 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:20 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 3h55 | 5:15 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:50 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 3h30 | 5:20 PM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 3h15 | 5:15 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 3h15 | 6:15 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:30 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 3h15 | 6:45 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 3h15 | 7:15 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 3h55 | 8:55 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 3h10 | 8:10 PM Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 3h30 | 8:30 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 3h40 | 9:40 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 3h20 | 9:20 PM Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 4h10 | 10:10 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 3h15 | 9:45 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 3h15 | 10:45 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 3h15 | 11:15 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:55 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 3h15 | 1:10 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:55 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 3h55 | 1:50 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 4h25 | 3:25 AM Berlin, Puschkinallee (S-Treptower Park) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 4h00 | 3:00 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 3h15 | 2:15 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 3h10 | 2:55 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 3h25 | 3:10 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, May 18 | |||||
FlixBus | 2:50 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 3h40 | 6:30 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:50 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 4h05 | 6:55 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:50 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 3h15 | 6:05 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 3h05 | 7:05 AM Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 3h25 | 7:25 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 3h50 | 7:50 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:50 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 3h20 | 9:10 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 3h15 | 11:15 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:50 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 3h30 | 12:20 PM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 3h45 | 1:15 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 3h15 | 12:45 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 3h15 | 1:15 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 3h20 | 2:05 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 3h05 | 1:50 PM Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Hamburg Hbf to Berlin
Buses from Hamburg Hbf to Berlin run on average 36 times per day, taking around 2h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €11 if you book in advance.
There are 36 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:00, the last at 22:35. The fastest bus covers the 255 km distance in 3h 5m.
Distance 255 km |
Average bus duration 2h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Buses per day 36 |
Direct buses 36 |
Fastest bus 3h 5m |
First bus 2:00 AM |
Last bus 10:35 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Hamburg Hbf to BerlinYou can travel by bus between Hamburg Hbf to Berlin with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as €11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Hamburg Hbf to Berlin
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg Hbf to Berlin 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 Berlin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- 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.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Hamburg Hbf to Berlin
- 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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