From Berlin to Hamburg - Book Transport Tickets from EUR 44

Berlin to Hamburg Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Taxi	Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver	Minivan 7pax	Any time	+3h 4m	$641.50
Bus	FlixBus	Standard	00:25	04:00	$28.80
Bus	FlixBus	Standard	00:45	04:00	$28.80
Bus	FlixBus	Standard	02:20	06:45	$17.74
Bus	FlixBus	Standard	02:40	06:45	$17.74
Bus	FlixBus	Standard	03:15	06:45	$17.74
Bus	FlixBus	Standard	03:35	07:15	$18.30
Bus	FlixBus	Standard	04:00	07:15	$18.30
Flight	Sundair	Economy	05:30	07:30	$309.77
Flight	Eurowings	Economy	05:55	22:15	$186.33
Flight	Iberia Express	Economy	06:15	22:45	$313.26
Flight	Eurowings	Economy	06:35	22:35	$223.01
Flight	Eurowings	Economy	06:55	19:05	$564.92
Flight	Eurowings	Economy	07:15	17:05	$406.60
Flight	Lufthansa	Economy	07:40	16:05	$287.31
Train	Deutsche Bahn	Standard	08:04	10:22	$94.20
Flight	Eurowings	Economy	08:20	11:50	$389.91
Train	Deutsche Bahn	Standard	08:36	10:22	$218.43
Flight	Eurowings	Economy	08:55	07:45	$310.93
Flight	Norwegian International	Economy	09:15	10:55	$383.14

Transportation from Berlin to Hamburg

Facts about the transport from Berlin to Hamburg

Cheapest Transport	$16
Fastest Transport	2h 26m
Earliest Departure	12:40 AM
Latest Departure	10:55 PM
Departures per day	17
Distance	122 kilometers
Transport Companies	Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus, SAS

Popular Routes

How to get from Berlin to Hamburg

Travelling between Berlin and Hamburg is possible by Flight, bus, train and taxi. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 609.55 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 50.67.

How long does it take to get from Berlin to Hamburg?

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 6 hours to travel between Berlin and Hamburg depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Berlin and Hamburg. Train will bring you to your destination in 2h 26m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 5h 30m to reach Hamburg.

How much does it cost to get from Berlin to Hamburg?

Travelling between Berlin and Hamburg can be as cheap as USD 50.67 if you opt for a Deutsche Bahn train and as expensive as USD 609.55 if you buy a Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Berlin and Hamburg ?

12 from Berlin to Hamburg starting from 08:38 Berlin Main until 16:37 Berlin Main
1 by flight from Berlin to Hamburg starting from 11:05 Berlin Brandenburg Airport until 11:05 Berlin Brandenburg Airport
4 from Berlin to Hamburg starting from 00:00 Berlin Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Berlin Hotel Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Berlin to Hamburg.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Berlin to Hamburg overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Berlin and Hamburg

FlixBus

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Berlin and Hamburg

Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

Berlin to Hamburg