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ITBerlin to Hamburg Train & Bus Tickets
From Berlin (Germany) to Hamburg (Germany) · about 289 km
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Search Prices →Train or bus? What recent searches show
Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Berlin to Hamburg, side by side.
| Bus | |
|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €6.48 for travel on 1 Dec 2026 (seen 1 Nov 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 3 h 15 min (44 journeys) |
| Sold by | FlixBus |
| Departures per day listed | 19 (median of 1 days) |
No recent train fares were seen for this route; search a date to check.
Last checked 1 Nov 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Berlin to Hamburg: what to expect
Berlin and Hamburg are about 289 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is a domestic route within Germany, so no border formalities are required. At 289 km this is a medium-distance journey.
Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.
How to find cheap Berlin–Hamburg tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- In recent searches Thursday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €9.36, across 4 days).
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
About Hamburg
- Hamburg has around 2,500 bridges, the most of any city in Europe. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Hamburg is home to Berenberg Bank, described as the world's oldest merchant bank. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Hamburg's Matthiae-Mahl feast, held since 1356, is called the world's oldest ceremonial meal. (Source: Wikipedia)
FAQ: Berlin to Hamburg
How long does the journey from Berlin to Hamburg take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 3 h 15 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 1 Nov 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Berlin to Hamburg?
The lowest fare seen recently is €6.48 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 1 Dec 2026 (seen 1 Nov 2026). Thursday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €9.36). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.
Which companies sell tickets from Berlin to Hamburg?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by FlixBus.
How many departures are there per day between Berlin and Hamburg?
Recent searches listed a median of 19 bus departures per day.