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4.6Travel Information to Berlin from Hamburg
 Distance | 158 miles (255 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $9 - $11 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $9 (€8) • 3 h 5 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $11 (€9) • 1 h 45 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Take a train or bus to travel 158 miles (255 km) from Hamburg to Berlin. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Hamburg to Berlin.
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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.
Trains from Hamburg to Berlin | Buses from Hamburg to Berlin | Return trips from Berlin to Hamburg
Hamburg to Berlin Travel Comparison
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€11 |
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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. Buses 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 buses travel from Hamburg to Berlin everyday with buses 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
There are 2 travel options from Hamburg to Berlin: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Berlin is a bus with an average price of $9 (€8).
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Berlin:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train with an average ticket price of $11 (€9) from Hamburg to Berlin.
The quickest way to travel to Berlin from Hamburg is by train, which takes on average 1 h 45 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 3 h 5 min.
The Hamburg to Berlin distance is around 158 miles (255 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Berlin is:
- 38 buses per day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Hamburg and Berlin as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Hamburg to Berlin:
- Buses from Hamburg to Berlin most often leave from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
- Trains from Hamburg to Berlin most often leave from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Berlin Hbf.
The following travel companies offer services from Hamburg to Berlin:
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Berlin by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Hamburg to Berlin tickets on Omio for $9 (€8).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain for trains to Berlin. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixTrain Hamburg to Berlin tickets on Omio for $11 (€9).
Yes, there are direct services available from Hamburg to Berlin with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with FlixBus with 38 direct buses per day.
- Direct trains with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain with 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 to Berlin from Hamburg.
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