Hamburg Hbf to Berlin train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,EC,IC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Hamburg Hbf to Berlin

Showing times and prices for Jul 02

Cheapest price

€20

Average price

€45

Fastest journey

1 h 45 m

Average duration

1 h 45 m

Trains per day

46

Distance

255 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg Hbf 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 Hbf to Berlin will cost around €45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €20.

Fast trains

Of the 46 trains that leave Hamburg Hbf for Berlin on Thu, Jul 02, 46 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Jul 02 the direct trains cover the 255 km distance in an average of 1 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .

On Thu, Jul 02 the slowest trains will take 1 h 45 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.

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    7:39 AM1h45
    Hamburg Hbf
    9:24 AMBerlin Spandau
    201One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    7:39 AM2h02
    Hamburg Hbf
    9:41 AMBerlin Hbf
    201One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    7:39 AM2h23
    Hamburg Hbf
    10:02 AMBerlin Südkreuz station
    201One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    1:39 PM2h11
    Hamburg Hbf
    3:50 PMBerlin Südkreuz station
    211One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    1:39 PM2h01
    Hamburg Hbf
    3:40 PMBerlin Hbf
    211One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Hamburg Hbf to Berlin

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg Hbf to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a train costs an average of €13.

Distance: 255 km

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Bus

€31

Average price

€19

Average price

Cheapest

3h 8m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 38m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 24m

Average total duration

2h 54m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

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Live departures

Hamburg Hbf to Berlin train times

The table below shows live departures for Hamburg Hbf to Berlin trains for today, Wednesday, July 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche BahnRJ 179
On time
5:33 PM Hamburg Hbf
1h50
7:23 PM Berlin Hbf
0 transfersDirect
FlixTrainFlixTrain5:39 PM Hamburg Hbf
2h23
8:02 PM Berlin Südkreuz station0 transfersDirect
FlixTrainFlixTrain5:39 PM Hamburg Hbf
2h07
7:46 PM Berlin Hbf0 transfersDirect
FlixTrainFlixTrain5:39 PM Hamburg Hbf
1h45
7:24 PM Berlin Spandau0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 2075
On time
5:51 PM Hamburg Hbf
2h06
7:57 PM Berlin-Gesundbrunnen station
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 607
On time
6:34 PM Hamburg Hbf
1h48
8:22 PM Berlin Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 873
On time
7:34 PM Hamburg Hbf
1h50
9:24 PM Berlin Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 807
On time
7:51 PM Hamburg Hbf
2h00
9:51 PM Berlin Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 609
On time
8:34 PM Hamburg Hbf
1h48
10:22 PM Berlin Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 809
On time
9:51 PM Hamburg Hbf
2h00
11:51 PM Berlin Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnRJ 479
On time
10:50 PM Hamburg Hbf
2h03
12:53 AM Berlin Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Thursday, July 2
Deutsche BahnRJ 387
On time
5:34 AM Hamburg Hbf
1h49
7:23 AM Berlin Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 703
On time
5:51 AM Hamburg Hbf
2h00
7:51 AM Berlin Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 505
On time
6:34 AM Hamburg Hbf
1h48
8:22 AM Berlin Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnRJ 173
On time
7:33 AM Hamburg Hbf
1h50
9:23 AM Berlin Hbf
0 transfersDirect
FlixTrainFlixTrain7:39 AM Hamburg Hbf
2h02
9:41 AM Berlin Hbf0 transfersDirect
FlixTrainFlixTrain7:39 AM Hamburg Hbf
2h23
10:02 AM Berlin Südkreuz station0 transfersDirect
FlixTrainFlixTrain7:39 AM Hamburg Hbf
1h45
9:24 AM Berlin Spandau0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 91
On time
7:48 AM Hamburg Hbf
2h03
9:51 AM Berlin Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 507
On time
8:34 AM Hamburg Hbf
1h48
10:22 AM Berlin Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnRJ 175
On time
9:34 AM Hamburg Hbf
1h49
11:23 AM Berlin Hbf
0 transfersDirect
FlixTrainFlixTrain9:39 AM Hamburg Hbf
2h02
11:41 AM Berlin Hbf0 transfersDirect
FlixTrainFlixTrain9:39 AM Hamburg Hbf
2h23
12:02 PM Berlin Südkreuz station0 transfersDirect
FlixTrainFlixTrain9:39 AM Hamburg Hbf
1h45
11:24 AM Berlin Spandau0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 707
On time
9:51 AM Hamburg Hbf
2h00
11:51 AM Berlin Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 509
On time
10:34 AM Hamburg Hbf
1h48
12:22 PM Berlin Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnRJ 383
On time
11:33 AM Hamburg Hbf
1h50
1:23 PM Berlin Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 1205
On time
11:51 AM Hamburg Hbf
2h00
1:51 PM Berlin Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 601
On time
12:34 PM Hamburg Hbf
1h48
2:22 PM Berlin Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnRJ 177
On time
1:32 PM Hamburg Hbf
1h51
3:23 PM Berlin Hbf
0 transfersDirect
FlixTrainFlixTrain1:39 PM Hamburg Hbf
2h02
3:41 PM Berlin Hbf0 transfersDirect
FlixTrainFlixTrain1:39 PM Hamburg Hbf
2h01
3:40 PM Berlin Hbf0 transfersDirect
FlixTrainFlixTrain1:39 PM Hamburg Hbf
2h11
3:50 PM Berlin Südkreuz station0 transfersDirect
FlixTrainFlixTrain1:39 PM Hamburg Hbf
1h45
3:24 PM Berlin Spandau0 transfersDirect
FlixTrainFlixTrain1:39 PM Hamburg Hbf
2h23
4:02 PM Berlin Südkreuz station0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 801
On time
1:51 PM Hamburg Hbf
2h00
3:51 PM Berlin Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 603
On time
2:34 PM Hamburg Hbf
1h48
4:22 PM Berlin Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnRJ 385
On time
3:33 PM Hamburg Hbf
1h51
5:24 PM Berlin Hbf
0 transfersDirect
FlixTrainFlixTrain3:39 PM Hamburg Hbf
2h11
5:50 PM Berlin Südkreuz station0 transfersDirect
FlixTrainFlixTrain3:39 PM Hamburg Hbf
2h01
5:40 PM Berlin Hbf0 transfersDirect
FlixTrainFlixTrain3:39 PM Hamburg Hbf
1h45
5:24 PM Berlin Spandau0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 803
On time
3:51 PM Hamburg Hbf
1h59
5:50 PM Berlin Hbf
0 transfersDirect
Deutsche BahnICE 605
On time
4:34 PM Hamburg Hbf
1h48
6:22 PM Berlin Hbf
0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Hamburg Hbf to Berlin

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Trains from Hamburg Hbf to Berlin run on average 19 times per day, taking around 2h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €13 but you can travel from only €11 by bus.

There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:48, the last at 23:33. The fastest train covers the 255 km distance in 1h 45m.

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 €11
Distance
255 km
Average train duration
2h 38m
Cheapest ticket price
€13
Trains per day
19
Direct trains
14
Fastest train
1h 45m
First train
2:48 AM
Last train
11:33 PM
Cheapest Month
Apr
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Sat
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 €11

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, FlixTrain GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Hamburg Hbf to Berlin trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, FlixTrain GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Hamburg Hbf and Berlin from €11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 19m
Cheapest Price
€13
Deutsche Bahn frequency
15 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
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.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
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.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
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.
Quiet zone

FlixTrain

About
FlixTrain is a German railway company owned by FlixMobility, the parent company of FlixBus. Since 2018, it has connected major German cities such as Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart, Berlin, and Frankfurt, and also operates routes in Sweden, including Stockholm to Gothenburg. All FlixTrain services run on 100% renewable energy. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, toilets, USB ports, power outlets, generous legroom, and free Wi-Fi on most trains. Food and drinks are available, and every ticket guarantees a seat. Passengers can bring luggage free of charge, provided it fits in the racks. Popular German routes include Berlin–Hamburg, Frankfurt–Stuttgart, and Cologne–Hamburg, offering a sustainable and comfortable way to travel
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 45m
Cheapest Price
€14
FlixTrain frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
1 piece of hand luggage (max 7kg) and 1 piece of luggage (max 20kg)
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Snacks and drinks available for purchase from onboard service
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle
Quiet zone

FlixTrain GmbH

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 26m
Cheapest Price
€27
FlixTrain GmbH frequency
2 a day

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 19m
Cheapest Price
€54
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) frequency
14 a day

FAQs: Trains from Hamburg Hbf to Berlin

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg Hbf 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.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Hamburg Hbf to Berlin can start from as little as €13 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Hamburg Hbf to Berlin is €31; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Hamburg Hbf to Berlin is 1h 45m to travel the 255 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Hamburg Hbf to Berlin leaves at 2:48 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Hamburg Hbf to Berlin leaves at 11:33 PM.
Yes,there are 14 direct trains a day from Hamburg Hbf to Berlin with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, FlixTrain GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC). Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from Hamburg Hbf to Berlin, you can count on Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, FlixTrain GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) for the best way to get you to Berlin. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Hamburg Hbf and Berlin and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A day trip to Berlin from Hamburg Hbf is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 45m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Hamburg Hbf to Berlin is April.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Hamburg Hbf and Berlin including taking a train and bus.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Hamburg Hbf to Berlin

Most Hamburg Hbf 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 Hbf and Berlin train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Hamburg
Arrival train stations in Berlin
Hamburg HbfHachmannplatz 16, 20099 Hamburg, GermanyWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Hamburg Hbf from Hamburg city centre

Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainS5, S3, S1 · 2m · €3 · every ~44 min
BusX35, 16, 606, 17, 6 · 3m · €2 · every ~47 min
SubwayU4, U2 · 1m · €2 · every ~33 min

Hamburg Hbf train station facilities and services

Hamburg Hbf 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: Le Crobag, Burger King, Coffee Fellows, Havin Grill, KFC, Mr. CLOU, Starbucks, dean&david, SPAR Express, Pommesfreunde, & more

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hamburg Hbf.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Hamburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Park Hyatt Hamburg.

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