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Cheap train tickets from Berlin to Hamburg

Showing times and prices for Jan 16

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest
FlixTrainFlixTrain
07:56AM2h14
Berlin Südkreuz station
10:10AMHamburg Hbf
121One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixTrainFlixTrain
08:09AM2h01
Berlin Hbf
10:10AMHamburg Hbf
121One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 870
09:06AM2h10
Berlin Hbf
11:16AMHamburg Hbf
251One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 2074
08:04AM1h59
Berlin Hbf
10:03AMHamburg Hbf
251One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 1604
09:38AM1h46
Berlin Hbf
11:24AMHamburg Hbf
251One-way
0 transfers

Berlin to Hamburg train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday, January 16
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
FlixTrain
FlixTrain
FlixTrainFlixTrain | FlixTrain
07:56AM Berlin Südkreuz station2h14 10:10AM Hamburg Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn
IC 2074
Deutsche BahnDeutsche Bahn | IC 2074
08:04AM Berlin Hbf1h59 10:03AM Hamburg Hbf0 transfersDirect
FlixTrain
FlixTrain
FlixTrainFlixTrain | FlixTrain
08:09AM Berlin Hbf2h01 10:10AM Hamburg Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn
ICE 806
Deutsche BahnDeutsche Bahn | ICE 806
08:36AM Berlin Hbf1h46 10:22AM Hamburg Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn
ICE 870
Deutsche BahnDeutsche Bahn | ICE 870
09:06AM Berlin Hbf2h10 11:16AM Hamburg Hbf0 transfersDirect
Deutsche Bahn
ICE 1604
Deutsche BahnDeutsche Bahn | ICE 1604
09:38AM Berlin Hbf1h46 11:24AM Hamburg Hbf0 transfersDirect

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Berlin to Hamburg?

The best time to book your train from Berlin to Hamburg is 56 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Berlin to Hamburg route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Berlin to Hamburg per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Berlin to Hamburg.

Fastest train times from Berlin to Hamburg

Showing times and prices for Jan 16

Fastest Journey

1 h 46 m

Average

1 h 59 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

255 km

Of the 6 trains that leave Berlin for Hamburg every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
Deutsche BahnICE 1604
09:38AM1h46
Berlin Hbf
11:24AMHamburg Hbf
251One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Deutsche BahnICE 806
08:36AM1h46
Berlin Hbf
10:22AMHamburg Hbf
251One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 2074
08:04AM1h59
Berlin Hbf
10:03AMHamburg Hbf
251One-way
0 transfers
FlixTrainFlixTrain
08:09AM2h01
Berlin Hbf
10:10AMHamburg Hbf
121One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 870
09:06AM2h10
Berlin Hbf
11:16AMHamburg Hbf
251One-way
0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Berlin to Hamburg

Trains from Berlin to Hamburg run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €8 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
255 km
Average train duration
2h 23m
Cheapest ticket price
€8
Trains per day
10
Direct trains
9
Train providers
5
Fastest train
1h 45m
First train
05:56
Last train
22:26
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain and Metronom trains Berlin to Hamburg

Find the best trains between Berlin and Hamburg with Omio's travel partners Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain and Metronom from €7. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main operator of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train from Berlin to Hamburg. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.

Berlin to Hamburg train information with Deutsche Bahn:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 43 min
  • Cheapest Price: €25
  • Deutsche Bahn frequency: 17 a day

FAQs: Trains from Berlin to Hamburg

FAQs: Travel by train from Berlin to Hamburg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Berlin to Hamburg.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Berlin to Hamburg can start from as little as €7 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Berlin to Hamburg is €28; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Berlin to Hamburg train time is 1 h 53 min   covering the 255 km long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Berlin to Hamburg leaves at 00: 01. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Berlin to Hamburg leaves at 23: 58.
Yes, there are 11 direct trains a day from Berlin to Hamburg with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Snälltåget or ÖBB | Euro City (EC). Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
Yes, there's a high-speed train to Hamburg. Take the fast train with Snälltåget from Berlin to Hamburg.
When taking a train from Berlin to Hamburg, you can count on Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Snälltåget or ÖBB | Euro City (EC) for the best way to get you to Hamburg. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Berlin and Hamburg and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 58.

When departing from Berlin, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Berlin Hbf, Berlin Ostbahnhof, Berlin Südkreuz station, Berlin Spandau and Berlin-Gesundbrunnen station. When arriving in Hamburg, you can end your journey in train stations like Hamburg Hbf, Hamburg Harburg, Hamburg Altona, Hamburg Dammtor and Hamburg-Bergedorf.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Berlin Hbf, which is located around 3.5 miles (5.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Hamburg Hbf, located 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Hamburg from Berlin is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 53 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Berlin to Hamburg by train is July.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Hamburg from Berlin including taking a coach or train.

Popular train stations from Berlin to Hamburg

Berlin
Hamburg
The major train station for departures in Berlin is Berlin Gesundbrunnen. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Berlin Gesundbrunnen for your trip from Berlin to Hamburg.
Berlin GesundbrunnenWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeTicket Office
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
  • Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
  • Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
  • Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
  • Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
  • Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
  • Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
Dining
Dining
  • La Femme
  • Insel Snack
  • Curry-Baude
  • BAK Breakfast House
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel am Luisenbad
  • Citylight Hotel
  • Wyndham Garden Berlin Mitte
Berlin-CharlottenburgWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeTicket Office
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
7 km
Dining
Dining
  • Haus der 100 Biere
  • Ach!NikO!Ach!
  • Ristorante Salve
  • Mommsen-Eck
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Orion
  • Come Inn Berlin Kurfürstendamm Opera
  • Ku’ Damm 101 Design-Hotel Berlin
  • EnergieHotel
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
  • Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
  • Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
  • Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
  • Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
  • Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
  • Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
6 km
Dining
Dining
  • Biertempel 2
  • McDonald's
  • Eis Bär
  • Cafe Mon Cherie
Hotel
Hotel
  • Appartements Eisemann
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 07:00 - 22:00
  • Sun: 08:00 - 22:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free WiFi (30 minutes limit).
Lockers
Lockers
  • Luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
Dining
Dining
  • backWERK
  • Burger King
  • Costa Coffee
  • Dunkin' Donuts
  • Einstein Kaffee
  • Le Crobag
  • McDonald's
  • Hans im Glück
  • Pret A Manger
  • Starbucks
  • & many more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Hotel
Hotel
  • MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
  • IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
  • Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof
Berlin SpandauWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeTicket Office
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
  • Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
  • Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
  • Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
  • Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
  • Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
  • Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
14 km
Dining
Dining
  • Unvernunft
  • Taverna Teloneio
  • Burger King
  • Hasir
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Benn
  • Hotel Herbst
  • Hotel Lindenufer
  • Hotel Ibis Berlin Spandau
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
  • Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
  • Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
  • Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
  • Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
  • Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
  • Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Dining
Dining
  • Jäger & Lustig
  • BLOCK HOUSE
  • Pizza und Pasta
  • Lang Van II
Hotel
Hotel
  • Upstalsboom Hotel Friedrichshain
  • Armony Hotel
  • Nu hotel berlin
  • Holiday Inn Berlin - City East Side
The major train station for arrivals in Hamburg is Hamburg-Altona. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Hamburg-Altona for your journey to Hamburg from Berlin.
Hamburg-AltonaWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeTicket Office
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Monday: 06:00 - 21:00
  • Tuesday: 06:00 - 21:00
  • Wednesday: 06:00 - 21:00
  • Thursday: 06:00 - 21:00
  • Friday: 06:00 - 21:00
  • Saturday: 07:00 - 20:00
  • Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
5 km
Dining
Dining
  • Ethio
  • Trattoria Toscana
  • Marta
  • Pavillon
Hotel
Hotel
  • Schanzenstern Bio-Restaurant
  • Hotel Hamburg Altona
  • Hotel Central
  • Best Western Raphael Hotel Altona
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:30
  • Sat - Sun: 08:00 - 20:15
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
Lockers
  • The station has luggage lockers.
Dining
Dining
  • Le Crobag
  • Burger King
  • Coffee Fellows
  • Havin Grill
  • KFC
  • Mr. CLOU
  • Starbucks
  • dean&david
  • SPAR Express
  • Pommesfreunde
  • & more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Hotel
Hotel
  • Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station
  • IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
  • Park Hyatt Hamburg
Hamburg-HarburgWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeTicket Office
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Monday: 07:40 - 18:30
  • Tuesday: 07:40 - 18:30
  • Wednesday: 07:40 - 18:30
  • Thursday: 07:40 - 18:30
  • Friday: 07:40 - 18:30
  • Saturday: 08:00 - 13:30
  • Sunday: 09:00 - 14:30
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
13 km
Dining
Dining
  • Café Bom Dia
  • Hünkar
  • Yoko Sushi Harburg
  • Mathewes Grill
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Panorama
  • Hotel Harburger Hof
  • Hotel Jeta
  • Hotel Süderelbe
Hamburg DammtorWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeTicket Office
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Monday: 06:00 - 21:00
  • Tuesday: 06:00 - 21:00
  • Wednesday: 06:00 - 21:00
  • Thursday: 06:00 - 21:00
  • Friday: 06:00 - 21:00
  • Saturday: 07:00 - 20:00
  • Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Dining
Dining
  • Hunt Coffee
  • Haerlin
  • Gran Sasso
  • Double Coffee
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Hanseatin
  • Renaissance
  • Hotel Preuß
  • Hotel Amsterdam
Hamburg-BergedorfWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeTicket Office
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Monday: 07:30 - 18:30
  • Tuesday: 07:30 - 18:30
  • Wednesday: 07:30 - 18:30
  • Thursday: 07:30 - 18:30
  • Friday: 07:30 - 18:30
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
15 km
Dining
Dining
  • Casa Vecchia
  • Burger Lounge
  • Il mío
  • Olivo
Hotel
Hotel
  • Sachsentor
  • Hotel Hanseat

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