How much is the bus ticket from Berlin to Hamburg?

The cheapest bus tickets from Berlin to Hamburg start from $18. The average price for this route is around $30. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Berlin to Hamburg?

The average bus travel time from Berlin to Hamburg is 3h 30m, covering a distance of 255 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 5m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Berlin to Hamburg route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 42 buses available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Berlin to Hamburg?

The earliest bus departs from Berlin to Hamburg at 12:10am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Berlin to Hamburg?

A bus trip from Berlin to Hamburg generates an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus Berlin to Hamburg from $17 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Berlin to Hamburg on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:20pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	3h 25m	2:45am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
Bus	10:35am	Alt-Tegel	3h 5m	1:40pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
Bus	10:15am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	4h 5m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	9:50am	Berlin Südkreuz	4h 30m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	10:35am	Alt-Tegel	3h 45m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Hamburg on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:40pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	3h 20m	8:00pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
Bus	10:35am	Alt-Tegel	3h 5m	1:40pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
Bus	10:15am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	4h 5m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	9:50am	Berlin Südkreuz	4h 30m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	10:35am	Alt-Tegel	3h 45m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Hamburg on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	3h 15m	3:45pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
Bus	10:35am	Alt-Tegel	3h 5m	1:40pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
Bus	10:15am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	4h 5m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	9:50am	Berlin Südkreuz	4h 30m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	10:35am	Alt-Tegel	3h 45m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Hamburg on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	3h 15m	7:15am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
Bus	10:35am	Alt-Tegel	3h 5m	1:40pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
Bus	10:15am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	4h 5m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	9:50am	Berlin Südkreuz	4h 30m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	10:35am	Alt-Tegel	3h 45m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Hamburg on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	3h 45m	11:15am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
Bus	10:35am	Alt-Tegel	3h 5m	1:40pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
Bus	10:15am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	4h 5m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	9:50am	Berlin Südkreuz	4h 30m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	10:35am	Alt-Tegel	3h 45m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Hamburg on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:40pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	3h 20m	8:00pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
Bus	10:35am	Alt-Tegel	3h 5m	1:40pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
Bus	10:15am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	4h 5m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	9:50am	Berlin Südkreuz	4h 30m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	10:35am	Alt-Tegel	3h 45m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Hamburg on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	3h 45m	11:15am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
Bus	10:35am	Alt-Tegel	3h 5m	1:40pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
Bus	10:15am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	4h 5m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	9:50am	Berlin Südkreuz	4h 30m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	10:35am	Alt-Tegel	3h 45m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Berlin to Hamburg

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Hamburg. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

27carpool per day

2h 50mAverage Duration

255 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$18 - $151	Average Duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$16 - $338	Average Duration2h 53m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$14 - $66	Average Duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Berlin and Hamburg?

Stops in Berlin

A
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Masurenallee 6, 14057 Berlin, Germany
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B
Alt-Tegel
Karolinenstraße 1F, 13507 Berlin, Germany
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C
Alexanderplatz
Alexanderstraße 3, 10178 Berlin, Germany
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D
Puschkinallee
Puschkinallee 16, 12435 Berlin, Germany
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E
Zoo
Hardenbergplatz 9, 10623 Berlin, Germany
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F
Berlin Südkreuz
Hildegard-Knef-Platz, 10829 Berlin, Germany
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Stops in Hamburg

A
Hamburg Airport
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B
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Adenauerallee 78, 20097 Hamburg, Germany
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C
Harburg
Hörstener Str. 1, 21079 Hamburg, Germany
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D
Hamburg Altona
Paul-Nevermann-Platz 13, 22765 Hamburg, Germany
E
Volksparkstadion
Sylvesterallee 7, , 22525 Hamburg, , Germany
F
Steinwerder
Buchheisterstraße 16, , 20457 Hamburg, , Germany

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,483 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11483 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $18

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Berlin to Hamburg by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Berlin to Hamburg?
The cheapest bus tickets from Berlin to Hamburg start from $18. The average price for this route is around $30. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Berlin to Hamburg?
The average bus travel time from Berlin to Hamburg is 3h 30m, covering a distance of 255 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 5m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Berlin to Hamburg route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 42 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Berlin to Hamburg?
The earliest bus departs from Berlin to Hamburg at 12:10am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Berlin to Hamburg?
A bus trip from Berlin to Hamburg generates an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-28

$40

11-29

$38

Today

$46

12-01

$27

12-02

$20

12-03

$19

12-04

$20

12-05

$26

The cheapest trip from Berlin to Hamburg was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $19

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Berlin to Hamburg, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $19 to $62 for a bus ticket from Berlin to Hamburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2025-12-03.

What's the cheapest way to go from Berlin to Hamburg?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time3h 30m	Avg Price$30	Daily Departures42
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time2h 53m	Avg Price$61	Daily Departures37
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel time2h 50m	Avg Price$34	Daily Departures27