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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Hamburg Altona to Berlin Hbf
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€19
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€48
Fastest journey on Sep 18
2 h 47 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
2 h 53 m
Trains on Sep 18
8
Distance
256 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg Altona to Berlin Hbf 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 Hbf will cost around €48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €19.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 8 trains from Hamburg Altona to Berlin Hbf, including 8 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct trains cover the 256 km distance in an average of 2 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 47 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest trains will take 3 h 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.
8:34 PM4h02Hamburg Altona12:36 AMBerlin Hbf€191One-way0 transfers- 7:26 PM3h21Hamburg Altona10:47 PMBerlin Hbf€201One-way0 transfers
- 9:33 PM7h15Hamburg Altona4:48 AMBerlin Hbf€321One-way0 transfers
- 9:34 PM2h55Hamburg Altona12:29 AMBerlin Hbf€361One-way0 transfers
- 5:35 AM2h47Hamburg Altona8:22 AMBerlin Hbf€601One-way0 transfers
- 4:34 PM2h47Hamburg Altona7:21 PMBerlin Hbf€761One-way0 transfers
- 5:35 AM2h47Hamburg Altona8:22 AMBerlin Hbf€601One-way0 transfers
- 9:34 PM2h55Hamburg Altona12:29 AMBerlin Hbf€361One-way0 transfers
- 7:38 AM2h55Hamburg Altona10:33 AMBerlin Hbf€761One-way0 transfers
- 9:29 PM3h00Hamburg Altona12:29 AMBerlin Hbf€641One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Hamburg Altona to Berlin Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg Altona to Berlin Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 9m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, while a flight costs an average of €651.
Distance: 256 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€63 Average price | €22 Average price Cheapest | €651 Average price | €43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration 3h 36m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 26m 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 Hbf:
A bus is €41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg Altona to Berlin Hbf costing on average €63.
A bus is €629 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg Altona to Berlin Hbf costing on average €651.
Other travel options to Berlin Hbf take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 36m.
Bus takes on average 3h 42m.
Live departures
Hamburg Altona to Berlin Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg Altona to Berlin Hbf 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S7 · ICE 507 | Delayed 8:14 AM Hamburg Altona | 2h08 | 8:27 AM 8:27 AMBerlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| RJ 175 | On time 9:16 AM Hamburg Altona | 2h07 | 11:23 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 707 | On time 9:36 AM Hamburg Altona | 2h15 | 11:51 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 509 | Delayed 10:18 AM Hamburg Altona | 2h04 | 10:27 AM 10:27 AMBerlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| RJ 383 | On time 11:19 AM Hamburg Altona | 2h04 | 1:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hamburg Altona to Berlin Hbf
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Trains from Hamburg Altona to Berlin Hbf run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:53, the last at 20:35. The fastest train covers the 256 km distance in 1h 58m.
Distance 256 km |
Average train duration 2h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 58m |
First train 2:53 AM |
Last train 8:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Hamburg Altona to Berlin Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Hamburg Altona and Berlin Hbf from €9. 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.
FAQs: Trains from Hamburg Altona to Berlin Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg Altona to Berlin 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 Berlin Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Hamburg Altona to Berlin Hbf
Most Hamburg Altona to Berlin Hbf trains use the Hamburg Hbf to Berlin Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Hamburg Altona and Berlin Hbf 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.
Most popular trains to and from Berlin Hbf and Hamburg Altona
Most popular train connections to Berlin Hbf
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