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How to travel from Hamburg to Berlin

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Travel Information between Hamburg and Berlin

distanceDistance255 km
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or coach
priceTicket price range€8 - €9
cheapestCheapest modeCoach • €8 • 3 h 5 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • €9 • 1 h 45 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 255 km by train or coach between Hamburg and Berlin. The most popular travel providers which serve this route are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or train from Hamburg to Berlin.

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from Hamburg to Berlin

How to get from Hamburg to Berlin by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
bus

The best way to travel from Hamburg to Berlin is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
08:30AM3h05
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
11:35AMBerlin
191One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
05:50AM3h20
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
09:10AMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
161One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Deutsche Bahn
08:35AM1h45
Hamburg Hbf
10:20AMBerlin Hbf
1131One-way
0 transfers
Other options
FlixTrain
11:48AM2h00
Hamburg Hbf
01:48PMBerlin Hbf
571One-way
0 transfers
FlixTrain
11:48AM2h11
Hamburg Hbf
01:59PMBerlin Südkreuz station
571One-way
0 transfers
FlixTrain
05:38PM2h12
Hamburg Hbf
07:50PMBerlin Hbf
501One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
08:30AM3h20
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
11:50AMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
191One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
10:00AM3h15
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
01:15PMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
201One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
08:50AM3h30
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
12:20PMBerlin
201One-way
0 transfers

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How to Travel from Hamburg to Berlin

It's easiest to travel in Germany from Hamburg to Berlin by either train or bus. Flights from Hamburg to Berlin require a transfer at either Dusseldorf or Munich and require between 5-15 hours of travel time. Train travel from Hamburg to Berlin is the fastest transport option while taking the bus is the cheapest way of reaching Berlin.

What is the best way to travel from Hamburg to Berlin?

Cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Berlin

Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Berlin. Coaches traveling from Hamburg to Berlin depart from Hamburg ZOB (central bus station) and take at least 3:00 h to arrive at Berlin ZOB am Funkturm. Over 30 coaches travel from Hamburg to Berlin everyday with coaches beginning to depart Hamburg at 5:45 a.m. Bus companies that travel from Hamburg to Berlin include Flixbus and Eurolines.

Fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Berlin

Taking the train is the fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Berlin. Trains depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive at Berlin Hbf after approximately 2 hours of travel time. All trains that travel from Hamburg to Berlin are operated by Deutsche Bahn. Trains travel from Hamburg to Berlin from approximately 70 times per day with the earliest departing Hamburg at 5:25 a.m.

Most popular way to travel from Hamburg to Berlin

Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Hamburg to Berlin. Taking the train is approximately an hour faster than taking the bus. The train also allows you to travel directly between Hamburg and Berlin's city centers. Traveling from Hamburg to Berlin by bus is also a popular option if you're looking to travel from Hamburg to Berlin for as cheap as possible. Hamburg and Berlin are located too close together to make flying a convenient way to travel.

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All travel companies: Coach Companies from Hamburg to Berlin

BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and Deutsche Bahn will get you between Hamburg and Berlin at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS), a subsidiary of the popular French car sharing service, BlaBlaCar, is a provider operating long-distance travel services in 10 countries in Europe. Founded in France, BlaBlaCar Bus provides connections to over 300 destinations. Standard amenities on the travel include air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. On select routes there is also free Wi-Fi available. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one cabin bag and up to two hold bags per person.

    FAQs: Travel from Hamburg to Berlin

    FAQs: Travel to Berlin 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 Hamburg to Berlin.
    FAQs

    There are 2 travel options to Berlin from Hamburg. You can take a train or coach.

    The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Berlin is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of €8 compared to other travel options to Berlin:

    Taking a coach costs €2 less than taking a train, which costs on average €9 for the same trip.

    The fastest way to get to Berlin from Hamburg is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 45 min.

    Other travel options to Berlin take longer:

    Taking a coach requires on average 3 h 5 min of travel time.

    Berlin is approximately 255 km away from Hamburg.

    The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Berlin is:

    • 38 coaches per day.
    • 13 trains a day.

    However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Berlin from Hamburg as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.

    These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Hamburg to Berlin:

    • Most travellers catch their coach from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
    • Most travellers who buy a train ticket from Hamburg to Berlin depart from Hamburg Hbf to Berlin Hbf.

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Hamburg to Berlin:

    • You can go to Berlin from Hamburg by coach with FlixBus. You'll see cheap coach tickets for €8 with FlixBus from Hamburg to Berlin on Omio.
    • You can travel by train from Hamburg to Berlin with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain, and you can find FlixTrain Hamburg to Berlin tickets for €9 on Omio.

    Yes, there are direct services available from Hamburg to Berlin with the following travel companies:

    • Direct coach available with FlixBus 38 direct coaches per day.
    • Direct train available with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain 11 direct trains per day.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Berlin as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Hamburg to Berlin.

    Omio customers who travel from Hamburg to Berlin often also extend their holiday to go to Prague, Paris, Amsterdam, Munich or Dresden. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Berlin and these popular destinations at a great price.

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