How far is Hamburg from Berlin?

The distance between Hamburg and Berlin is approximately 256 km (159 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Hamburg to Berlin?

Buses departing from Hamburg Airport in Hamburg will take you to Alt-Tegel in Berlin.

Bus Hamburg to Berlin from $15 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Hamburg to Berlin on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	3h 15m	1:15pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
Bus	4:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	3h 5m	7:05am	Alt-Tegel	Fastest
Bus	4:15pm	HAM Airport	4h 15m	8:30pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	HAM Airport	4h 40m	8:55pm	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	HAM Airport	3h 55m	8:10pm	Alt-Tegel	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Berlin on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	3h 25m	7:25am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
Bus	4:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	3h 5m	7:05am	Alt-Tegel	Fastest
Bus	4:15pm	HAM Airport	4h 15m	8:30pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	HAM Airport	4h 40m	8:55pm	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	HAM Airport	3h 55m	8:10pm	Alt-Tegel	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Berlin on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:30pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	3h 15m	9:45pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
Bus	4:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	3h 5m	7:05am	Alt-Tegel	Fastest
Bus	4:15pm	HAM Airport	4h 15m	8:30pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	HAM Airport	4h 40m	8:55pm	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	HAM Airport	3h 55m	8:10pm	Alt-Tegel	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Berlin on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	3h 25m	7:25am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
Bus	4:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	3h 5m	7:05am	Alt-Tegel	Fastest
Bus	4:15pm	HAM Airport	4h 15m	8:30pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	HAM Airport	4h 40m	8:55pm	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	HAM Airport	3h 55m	8:10pm	Alt-Tegel	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Berlin on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	3h 25m	7:25am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
Bus	4:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	3h 5m	7:05am	Alt-Tegel	Fastest
Bus	4:15pm	HAM Airport	4h 15m	8:30pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	HAM Airport	4h 40m	8:55pm	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	HAM Airport	3h 55m	8:10pm	Alt-Tegel	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Berlin on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	3h 15m	11:15am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
Bus	4:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	3h 5m	7:05am	Alt-Tegel	Fastest
Bus	4:15pm	HAM Airport	4h 15m	8:30pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	HAM Airport	4h 40m	8:55pm	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	HAM Airport	3h 55m	8:10pm	Alt-Tegel	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Berlin on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:50am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	3h 20m	9:10am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
Bus	4:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	3h 5m	7:05am	Alt-Tegel	Fastest
Bus	4:15pm	HAM Airport	4h 15m	8:30pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	HAM Airport	4h 40m	8:55pm	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	HAM Airport	3h 55m	8:10pm	Alt-Tegel	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go 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 3 hours, and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

29carpool per day

3hAverage Duration

255 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$19 - $156	Average Duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$16 - $336	Average Duration2h 53m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$15 - $67	Average Duration3h	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Hamburg and Berlin?

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

Stops in Berlin

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

3.5/511,391 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11391 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 $19

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Hamburg to Berlin by bus

How far is Hamburg from Berlin?
The distance between Hamburg and Berlin is approximately 256 km (159 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Hamburg to Berlin?
Buses departing from Hamburg Airport in Hamburg will take you to Alt-Tegel in Berlin.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-19

$96

11-20

$86

Today

$48

11-22

$31

11-23

$29

11-24

$21

11-25

$18

11-26

$18

The cheapest trip from Hamburg to Berlin was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $18

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 $18 to $107 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 $18 which is on 2025-11-26.

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$32	Daily Departures41
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time2h 53m	Avg Price$58	Daily Departures36
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel time3h	Avg Price$39	Daily Departures29