The cheapest and fastest trains from Berlin to Hamburg Hbf
Cheapest price
€18
Average price
€66
Fastest journey
2 h 23 m
Average duration
2 h 28 m
Trains per day
37
Distance
255 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 €66 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.
Of the 37 trains 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 trains cover the 255 km distance in an average of 2 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 23 m .
On Wed, Feb 11 the slowest trains will take 2 h 33 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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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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€23 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Berlin to Hamburg Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Hamburg Hbf trains for today, Tuesday, February 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 944 · ICE 686 | On time 6:46 AM Berlin Hbf | 3h11 | 9:57 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 148 · ICE 76 | On time 7:16 AM Berlin Hbf | 3h13 | 10:29 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 642 · ICE 886 | On time 7:46 AM Berlin Hbf | 3h11 | 10:57 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1052 · ICE 774 | On time 8:12 AM Berlin Hbf | 3h17 | 11:29 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 604 | Delayed 8:39 AM 8:38 AMBerlin Hbf | 2h33 | 11:54 AM 11:54 AMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 8:55 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2h39 | 11:34 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 9:06 AM Berlin Hbf | 2h28 | 11:34 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 146 · ECE 8 | On time 9:16 AM Berlin Hbf | 3h13 | 12:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 640 · ICE 882 | On time 9:46 AM Berlin Hbf | 3h11 | 12:57 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1546 · ICE 772 | On time 10:13 AM Berlin Hbf | 3h16 | 1:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 602 | Delayed 10:38 AM 10:37 AMBerlin Hbf | 2h34 | 1:54 PM 1:54 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 940 · ICE 682 | On time 10:46 AM Berlin Hbf | 3h11 | 1:57 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 2924 · ICE 682 | On time 10:46 AM Berlin Hbf | 3h11 | 1:57 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1908 | Delayed 11:30 AM Berlin Hbf | 2h42 | 2:44 PM 2:44 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 548 · ICE 880 | On time 11:46 AM Berlin Hbf | 3h11 | 2:57 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1050 · ICE 770 | On time 12:13 PM Berlin Hbf | 3h16 | 3:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 600 | 12:38 PM Berlin Hbf | 2h33 | 3:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 12:55 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2h39 | 3:34 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 1:08 PM Berlin Hbf | 2h26 | 3:34 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 142 · ICE 1072 | On time 1:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 3h21 | 4:37 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1906 | Delayed 1:30 PM Berlin Hbf | 2h42 | 4:44 PM 4:44 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 546 · ICE 788 | On time 1:46 PM Berlin Hbf | 3h11 | 4:57 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 2918 · ICE 578 | On time 2:13 PM Berlin Hbf | 3h16 | 5:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 508 | Delayed 2:39 PM 2:38 PMBerlin Hbf | 2h33 | 5:54 PM 5:54 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 846 · ICE 588 | On time 2:46 PM Berlin Hbf | 3h11 | 5:57 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1904 | Delayed 3:38 PM Berlin Hbf | 2h33 | 6:44 PM 6:44 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 544 · ICE 786 | On time 3:46 PM Berlin Hbf | 3h11 | 6:57 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 2820 · ICE 576 | On time 4:13 PM Berlin Hbf | 3h16 | 7:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 506 | Delayed 4:39 PM 4:38 PMBerlin Hbf | 2h33 | 7:54 PM 7:54 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1040 · ECE 4 | On time 5:01 PM Berlin Hbf | 3h28 | 8:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 742 · ICE 1070 | On time 5:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 3h21 | 8:37 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1902 | Delayed 5:30 PM Berlin Hbf | 2h43 | 8:44 PM 8:44 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 542 · ICE 574 | On time 5:47 PM Berlin Hbf | 3h42 | 9:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 504 | Delayed 6:39 PM 6:38 PMBerlin Hbf | 2h33 | 9:54 PM 9:54 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 842 · ICE 584 | 6:46 PM Berlin Hbf | 3h11 | 9:57 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1900 | Delayed 7:38 PM Berlin Hbf | 2h33 | 10:54 PM 10:54 PMHamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 502 | On time 8:37 PM Berlin Hbf | 2h47 | 11:24 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 900 | On time 9:38 PM Berlin Hbf | 2h23 | 12:01 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1540 · ICE 1080 | On time 10:52 PM Berlin Hbf | 7h09 | 6:01 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1540 · 4400+ RS6+ 82008 | On time 10:52 PM Berlin Hbf | 6h53 | 5:45 AM Hamburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1706 | On time 3:39 AM Berlin Hbf | 2h32 | 6:11 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 608 | On time 4:42 AM Berlin Hbf | 2h33 | 7:15 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1704 | On time 5:37 AM Berlin Hbf | 2h34 | 8:11 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 644 · ICE 888 | On time 5:46 AM Berlin Hbf | 3h11 | 8:57 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Berlin to Hamburg Hbf
Trains from Berlin to Hamburg Hbf run on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €8 if you book in advance.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:39, the last at 23:22. The fastest train covers the 255 km distance in 2h 16m.
Distance 255 km |
Average train duration 2h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 2h 16m |
First train 03:39 |
Last train 23:22 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain from Berlin to Hamburg Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain trains will get you between Berlin and Hamburg Hbf from €8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
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FAQs: Trains from Berlin to Hamburg Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin to Hamburg Hbf by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hamburg Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Berlin to Hamburg Hbf
- Mon - Sat: 07:00 - 22:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:00
- Free WiFi (30 minutes limit).
- Luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
- backWERK
- Burger King
- Costa Coffee
- Dunkin' Donuts
- Einstein Kaffee
- Le Crobag
- McDonald's
- Hans im Glück
- Pret A Manger
- Starbucks
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof
- Located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
- 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
- Biertempel 2
- McDonald's
- Eis Bär
- Cafe Mon Cherie
- Appartements Eisemann
- 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
- Biertempel 2
- McDonald's
- Eis Bär
- Cafe Mon Cherie
- Appartements Eisemann
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:30
- Sat - Sun: 08:00 - 20:15
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- The station has luggage lockers.
- Le Crobag
- Burger King
- Coffee Fellows
- Havin Grill
- KFC
- Mr. CLOU
- Starbucks
- dean&david
- SPAR Express
- Pommesfreunde
- & more
- Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station
- IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
- Park Hyatt Hamburg
- Located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
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