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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hamburg to Berlin
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg 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 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a train costs an average of €12.
Distance: 255 km
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€40 Average price | €23 Average price Cheapest |
3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Hamburg to Berlin is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg to Berlin
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.
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.
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