What's the distance between Hamburg and Berlin by coach?

The journey from Hamburg to Berlin by coach covers an approximate distance of 159 miles (256 km).

How can I get from Hamburg to Berlin without driving?

You can reach Berlin from Hamburg by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Hamburg to Berlin from £8 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Hamburg to Berlin on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	3h 15m	13:15	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
Bus	10:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	3h 10m	13:50	Alt-Tegel	Fastest
Bus	16:15	HAM Airport	4h 15m	20:30	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Bus	16:15	HAM Airport	4h 40m	20:55	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags
Bus	16:15	HAM Airport	3h 55m	20:10	Alt-Tegel	No tags

Next departures from Hamburg to Berlin on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	3h 15m	13:15	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
Bus	04:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	3h 5m	07:05	Alt-Tegel	Fastest
Bus	16:15	HAM Airport	4h 15m	20:30	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Bus	16:15	HAM Airport	4h 40m	20:55	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags
Bus	16:15	HAM Airport	3h 55m	20:10	Alt-Tegel	No tags

Next departures from Hamburg to Berlin on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	3h 15m	11:15	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
Bus	04:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	3h 5m	07:05	Alt-Tegel	Fastest
Bus	16:15	HAM Airport	4h 15m	20:30	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Bus	16:15	HAM Airport	4h 40m	20:55	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags
Bus	16:15	HAM Airport	3h 55m	20:10	Alt-Tegel	No tags

Next departures from Hamburg to Berlin on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:50	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	3h 20m	09:10	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
Bus	04:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	3h 5m	07:05	Alt-Tegel	Fastest
Bus	16:15	HAM Airport	4h 15m	20:30	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Bus	16:15	HAM Airport	4h 40m	20:55	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags
Bus	16:15	HAM Airport	3h 55m	20:10	Alt-Tegel	No tags

Next departures from Hamburg to Berlin on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	3h 15m	15:15	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
Bus	04:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	3h 5m	07:05	Alt-Tegel	Fastest
Bus	16:15	HAM Airport	4h 15m	20:30	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Bus	16:15	HAM Airport	4h 40m	20:55	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags
Bus	16:15	HAM Airport	3h 55m	20:10	Alt-Tegel	No tags

Next departures from Hamburg to Berlin on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:50	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	3h 20m	09:10	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
Bus	04:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	3h 5m	07:05	Alt-Tegel	Fastest
Bus	16:15	HAM Airport	4h 15m	20:30	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Bus	16:15	HAM Airport	4h 40m	20:55	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags
Bus	16:15	HAM Airport	3h 55m	20:10	Alt-Tegel	No tags

Next departures from Hamburg to Berlin on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:50	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	3h 20m	09:10	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
Bus	04:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	3h 5m	07:05	Alt-Tegel	Fastest
Bus	16:15	HAM Airport	4h 15m	20:30	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Bus	16:15	HAM Airport	4h 40m	20:55	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags
Bus	16:15	HAM Airport	3h 55m	20:10	Alt-Tegel	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Hamburg to Berlin

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Berlin. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

27carpool per day

2h 50mAverage duration

159 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£11 - £104	Average duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£9 - £133	Average duration2h 53m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£9 - £36	Average duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,358 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11358 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at £11

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Where are the popular stops in Hamburg and Berlin?

Stops in Hamburg

A - Hamburg Airport

B - Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)

C - Harburg

D - Hamburg Altona

E - Volksparkstadion

F - Steinwerder

Stops in Berlin

A - Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)

B - Alexanderplatz

C - Zoo

D - Berlin Südkreuz

E - Alt-Tegel

F - Puschkinallee

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Hamburg to Berlin

What's the distance between Hamburg and Berlin by coach?
The journey from Hamburg to Berlin by coach covers an approximate distance of 159 miles (256 km).
How can I get from Hamburg to Berlin without driving?
You can reach Berlin from Hamburg by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

16/11

£25

17/11

£14

Today

£13

19/11

£11

20/11

£11

21/11

£15

22/11

£14

23/11

£13

The cheapest trip from Hamburg to Berlin was searched and found on 19 Nov 2025 with a price of £11

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

You can expect to pay from £11 to £64 for a bus ticket from Hamburg to Berlin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £11, which is on 2025-11-19.

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

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£17	Daily departures44
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time2h 53m	Avg price£32	Daily departures31
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time2h 50m	Avg price£21	Daily departures27