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The cheapest and fastest trains from Berlin to Hamburg

Showing times and prices for Jun 19

Cheapest price

€21

Average price

€42

Fastest journey

1 h 46 m

Average duration

1 h 55 m

Trains per day

Distance

255 km

Cheap tickets

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.

The average ticket from Berlin to Hamburg will cost around €42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €21.

Fast trains

Of the 8 trains that leave Berlin for Hamburg on Thu, Jun 19, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 255 km distance in an average of 1 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 46 m .

On Thu, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 2 h 2 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.

FlixTrain

05:56PM2h14

Berlin Südkreuz station

08:10PMHamburg Hbf

€211One-way

0 transfers

FlixTrain

06:08PM2h02

Berlin Hbf

08:10PMHamburg Hbf

€211One-way

0 transfers

FlixTrain

07:56AM2h14

Berlin Südkreuz station

10:10AMHamburg Hbf

€231One-way

0 transfers

FlixTrain

08:09AM2h01

Berlin Hbf

10:10AMHamburg Hbf

€231One-way

0 transfers

IC 2074

08:04AM1h59

Berlin Hbf

10:03AMHamburg Hbf

€451One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Berlin to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Hamburg 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 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg.

Compare train with

Most popular Train	Bus
€63 Average price	€21 Average price Cheapest
2h 36m Average duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	3h 53m Average duration 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Berlin to Hamburg train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday, June 19

Last updated at 9:21 PM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
FlixTrain	5:56 AM Berlin Südkreuz station	2h14	8:10 AM Hamburg Hbf	0 transfersDirect
IC 2074	On time 6:04 AM Berlin Hbf	1h59	8:03 AM Hamburg Hbf	0 transfersDirect
FlixTrain	6:09 AM Berlin Hbf	2h01	8:10 AM Hamburg Hbf	0 transfersDirect
ICE 806	On time 6:36 AM Berlin Hbf	1h46	8:22 AM Hamburg Hbf	0 transfersDirect
ICE 870	On time 7:06 AM Berlin Hbf	2h10	9:16 AM Hamburg Hbf	0 transfersDirect
ICE 1604	On time 7:38 AM Berlin Hbf	1h46	9:24 AM Hamburg Hbf	0 transfersDirect
FlixTrain	3:56 PM Berlin Südkreuz station	2h14	6:10 PM Hamburg Hbf	0 transfersDirect
FlixTrain	4:08 PM Berlin Hbf	2h02	6:10 PM Hamburg Hbf	0 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.

Trains

from €22

Buses

from €14

Journey information

Overview: Train from Berlin to Hamburg

Germany

Trains from Berlin to Hamburg run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €10 but you can travel from only €10 by bus.

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

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from €10

Distance

255 km

Average train duration

2h 6m

Cheapest ticket price

€10

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

1h 45m

First train

00:01

Last train

23:58

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from €10

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

FlixTrain is a German train company which is part of FlixMobility, the company who own FlixBus. Since 2018, FlixMobility has also offered the option of train travel to some of the largest German cities like Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart and Berlin including trains to Hamburg from Berlin. FlixTrain has high speed comfortable trains with a guaranteed seat, foot space, reading lamp and a luggage rack to store your belongings as well as sockets on most trains and free Wi-Fi for all passengers. The most popualr routes in Germany for FlixTrain are from Berlin to Hamburg, Frankfurt to Stuttgart and Cologne to Hamburg. They also offer trains on the Sotckholm to Gothenburg route in Sweden.

Train information from Berlin to Hamburg with FlixTrain:

Average Duration: 2 h 1 min
Cheapest Price: €7

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.

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

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 Gesundbrunnen Wifi