How much does a cheap train ticket from Berlin to Hamburg cost?

The average train ticket price from Berlin to Hamburg is $58. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Berlin to Hamburg is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the trip from Berlin to Hamburg?

A train trip between Berlin and Hamburg is around 2h 53m, although the fastest train will take about 1h 12m. This is the time it takes to travel the 256 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Berlin and Hamburg?

The number of trains from Berlin to Hamburg can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 36. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Berlin to Hamburg by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Berlin to Hamburg?

When taking the train from Berlin to Hamburg, you can travel comfortably and safely with Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn EuroCity.

What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Berlin to Hamburg?

Trains travelling between Berlin and Hamburg leave from Berlin Ostbahnhof or Spandau and arrive at Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB), Harburg, Hamburg Airport.

Train Berlin to Hamburg from $13 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Berlin to Hamburg on November 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	2:28pm	Hauptbahnhof	9h 27m	11:55pm	HAM Airport	Cheapest
	1:38pm	Berlin Hbf	2h 33m	4:11pm	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:39pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	11h 16m	11:55pm	HAM Airport	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	1:18pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	2h 53m	4:11pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	1:32pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	3h 23m	4:55pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Hamburg on November 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:53pm	Hauptbahnhof	2h 39m	8:32pm	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	6:16pm	Spandau	2h 16m	8:32pm	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
	11:58am	Hauptbahnhof	2h 34m	2:32pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE	6:07am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	3h 1m	9:08am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
Regional-Express + InterCity	6:49am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	4h 41m	11:30am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Hamburg on November 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:50am	Hauptbahnhof	2h 42m	10:32am	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	8:38am	Berlin Hbf	2h 26m	11:04am	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	6:18am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	2h 50m	9:08am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	6:33am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	3h 20m	9:53am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn + Regional-Express	6:51pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	5h 2m	11:53pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Hamburg on November 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:53pm	Hauptbahnhof	2h 39m	8:32pm	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	6:16pm	Spandau	2h 16m	8:32pm	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
	5:39pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	2h 53m	8:32pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	6:18am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	2h 50m	9:08am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	6:33am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	3h 20m	9:53am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Hamburg on November 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:53pm	Hauptbahnhof	2h 39m	8:32pm	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	6:16pm	Spandau	2h 16m	8:32pm	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
	5:39pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	2h 53m	8:32pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	6:18am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	2h 50m	9:08am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	6:33am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	3h 20m	9:53am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Hamburg on November 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:50am	Hauptbahnhof	2h 42m	10:32am	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	8:38am	Berlin Hbf	2h 26m	11:04am	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	6:18am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	2h 50m	9:08am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	6:33am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	3h 20m	9:53am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	6:18am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	2h 50m	9:08am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Hamburg on November 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:50am	Hauptbahnhof	2h 42m	10:32am	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	6:16pm	Spandau	2h 16m	8:32pm	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
	11:58am	Hauptbahnhof	2h 34m	2:32pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	6:18am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	2h 50m	9:08am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	6:33am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	3h 20m	9:53am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Hamburg on November 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:58am	Hauptbahnhof	2h 34m	2:32pm	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	12:06pm	Charlottenburg	2h 26m	2:32pm	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
	7:50am	Hauptbahnhof	2h 42m	10:32am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	6:18am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	2h 50m	9:08am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	6:38am	Berlin Hbf	2h 30m	9:08am	Hamburg Hbf	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$19 - $176	Average Duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$16 - $313	Average Duration2h 53m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$14 - $66	Average Duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Berlin and Hamburg?

Berlin

A
Berlin Ostbahnhof
Am Ostbahnhof 9, 10243 Berlin, Germany
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B
Spandau
Seegefelder Str. 1, 13597 Berlin, Germany
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C
Hauptbahnhof
Europaplatz 2, 10557 Berlin, Germany
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D
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Masurenallee 6, 14057 Berlin, Germany
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E
Berlin Südkreuz
Hildegard-Knef-Platz, 10829 Berlin, Germany
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F
Alt-Tegel
Karolinenstraße 1F, 13507 Berlin, Germany
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Hamburg

A
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Bahnsteig Gleis 7 + 8, 20099 Hamburg, Germany
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B
Harburg
Hörstener Str. 1, 21079 Hamburg, Germany
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C
Hamburg Airport
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D
Hamburg Altona
Bahnhof Altona, Scheel-Plessen-Straße 17, 22765 Hamburg, Germany

Train companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

4/510 reviews

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

FlixTrain

3/516 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Deutsche Bahn EuroCity

5/51 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

Deutsche Bahn

4/56 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi3.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,400 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Berlin to Hamburg by train

How much does a cheap train ticket from Berlin to Hamburg cost?
The average train ticket price from Berlin to Hamburg is $58. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Berlin to Hamburg is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the trip from Berlin to Hamburg?
A train trip between Berlin and Hamburg is around 2h 53m, although the fastest train will take about 1h 12m. This is the time it takes to travel the 256 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily trains are there between Berlin and Hamburg?
The number of trains from Berlin to Hamburg can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 36. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Berlin to Hamburg by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from Berlin to Hamburg?
When taking the train from Berlin to Hamburg, you can travel comfortably and safely with Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn EuroCity.
What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Berlin to Hamburg?
Trains travelling between Berlin and Hamburg leave from Berlin Ostbahnhof or Spandau and arrive at Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB), Harburg, Hamburg Airport.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

11-20

$178

11-21

$91

Today

$43

11-23

$74

11-24

$26

11-25

$19

11-26

$19

11-27

$19

The cheapest trip from Berlin to Hamburg was searched and found on Nov 25, 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 train tickets from Berlin to Hamburg, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $19 to $384 for a train 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 2025-11-25.

Usually Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.