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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Hamburg Altona to Berlin
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€20
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€62
Fastest journey on Sep 18
2 h 19 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
2 h 47 m
Trains on Sep 18
5
Distance
259 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg Altona 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 Altona to Berlin will cost around €62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €20.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 5 trains from Hamburg Altona to Berlin, including 5 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct trains cover the 259 km distance in an average of 2 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 19 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest trains will take 2 h 58 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.
3:36 AM2h58Hamburg Altona6:34 AMBerlin€201One-way0 transfers
12:19 PM2h19Hamburg Altona2:38 PMBerlin€421One-way0 transfers- 6:38 AM2h55Hamburg Altona9:33 AMBerlin€641One-way0 transfers
- 7:26 PM2h47Hamburg Altona10:13 PMBerlin€761One-way0 transfers
- 10:38 AM2h56Hamburg Altona1:34 PMBerlin€1101One-way0 transfers
- 12:19 PM2h19Hamburg Altona2:38 PMBerlin€421One-way0 transfers
- 7:26 PM2h47Hamburg Altona10:13 PMBerlin€761One-way0 transfers
- 6:38 AM2h55Hamburg Altona9:33 AMBerlin€641One-way0 transfers
- 10:38 AM2h56Hamburg Altona1:34 PMBerlin€1101One-way0 transfers
- 3:36 AM2h58Hamburg Altona6:34 AMBerlin€201One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Hamburg Altona to Berlin
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Hamburg Altona to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 56m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €28, while a flight costs an average of €617.
Distance: 259 km
Compare train with
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€65 Average price | €617 Average price | €28 Average price Cheapest | €43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration 3h 36m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg Altona to Berlin:
A bus is €36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg Altona to Berlin costing on average €65.
A bus is €588 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg Altona to Berlin costing on average €617.
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 36m.
Bus takes on average 3h 50m.
Live departures
Hamburg Altona to Berlin train times
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg Altona to Berlin trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:29 AM Hamburg Altona | 3h05 | 6:34 AM Berlin | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:33 AM Hamburg Altona | 3h01 | 6:34 AM Berlin | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:35 AM Hamburg Altona | 2h59 | 8:34 AM Berlin | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:38 AM Hamburg Altona | 2h55 | 9:33 AM Berlin | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:26 PM Hamburg Altona | 2h47 | 10:13 PM Berlin | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:34 PM Hamburg Altona | 2h55 | 11:29 PM Berlin | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hamburg Altona to Berlin
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Trains from Hamburg Altona to Berlin run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €15 but you can travel from only €12 by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:18, the last at 20:35. The fastest train covers the 259 km distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 259 km |
Average train duration 2h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price €15 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 45m |
First train 3:18 AM |
Last train 8:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Hamburg Altona to Berlin trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Hamburg Altona and Berlin from €12. 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.
FlixTrain
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Hamburg Altona to Berlin
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg Altona to Berlin 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 Berlin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Hamburg Altona to Berlin
Most Hamburg Altona to Berlin trains use the Hamburg Hbf to Berlin Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Berlin Spandau. Use this guide to compare Hamburg Altona and Berlin train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Hamburg-Altona from Hamburg city centre
Hamburg-Altona is 5 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Altona train station facilities and services
Hamburg-Altona has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Ethio, Trattoria Toscana, Marta, Pavillon
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Altona. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Altona. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Altona. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Schanzenstern Bio-Restaurant, Hotel Hamburg Altona, Hotel Central, Best Western Raphael Hotel Altona.
Getting to Berlin Hbf from Berlin city centre
Berlin Hbf is 2 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Hbf train station facilities and services
Berlin Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: backWERK, Burger King, Costa Coffee, Dunkin' Donuts, Einstein Kaffee, Le Crobag, McDonald's, Hans im Glück, Pret A Manger, Starbucks, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are available at Berlin Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Hbf. Information desks are located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Berlin Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Berlin Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Hbf: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof.
Getting to Berlin Spandau from Berlin city centre
Berlin Spandau is 14 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Spandau train station facilities and services
Berlin Spandau has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Unvernunft, Taverna Teloneio, Burger King, Hasir
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Spandau. ATMs are available at Berlin Spandau.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Spandau. Information desks are available at Berlin Spandau.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Spandau. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Berlin Spandau: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Berlin Spandau: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Spandau.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Benn, Hotel Herbst, Hotel Lindenufer, Hotel Ibis Berlin Spandau.
Getting to Berlin Südkreuz from Berlin city centre
Berlin Südkreuz is 6 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Südkreuz train station facilities and services
Berlin Südkreuz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Biertempel 2, McDonald's, Eis Bär, Cafe Mon Cherie
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Südkreuz. ATMs are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Information desks are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Appartements Eisemann.
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