How far is Hamburg from Berlin by coach?

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

Is there a way to reach Hamburg from Berlin without a car?

The best way to go from Berlin to Hamburg without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Berlin to Hamburg from £8 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Berlin to Hamburg on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:40	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	3h 20m	20:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
Bus	10:35	Alt-Tegel	3h 5m	13:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
Bus	10:15	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	4h 5m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	09:50	Berlin Südkreuz	4h 30m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	10:35	Alt-Tegel	3h 45m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Hamburg on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:15	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	3h 25m	13:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
Bus	10:35	Alt-Tegel	3h 5m	13:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
Bus	10:15	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	4h 5m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	09:50	Berlin Südkreuz	4h 30m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	10:35	Alt-Tegel	3h 45m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Hamburg on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:45	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	3h 15m	12:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
Bus	10:35	Alt-Tegel	3h 5m	13:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
Bus	10:15	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	4h 5m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	09:50	Berlin Südkreuz	4h 30m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	10:35	Alt-Tegel	3h 45m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Hamburg on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:30	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	3h 45m	11:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
Bus	10:35	Alt-Tegel	3h 5m	13:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
Bus	10:15	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	4h 5m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	09:50	Berlin Südkreuz	4h 30m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	10:35	Alt-Tegel	3h 45m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Hamburg on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:40	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	3h 20m	20:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
Bus	10:35	Alt-Tegel	3h 5m	13:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
Bus	10:15	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	4h 5m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	09:50	Berlin Südkreuz	4h 30m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	10:35	Alt-Tegel	3h 45m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Hamburg on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:30	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	3h 45m	11:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
Bus	10:35	Alt-Tegel	3h 5m	13:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
Bus	10:15	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	4h 5m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	09:50	Berlin Südkreuz	4h 30m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	10:35	Alt-Tegel	3h 45m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Hamburg on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:30	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	3h 45m	11:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
Bus	10:35	Alt-Tegel	3h 5m	13:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
Bus	10:15	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	4h 5m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	09:50	Berlin Südkreuz	4h 30m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	10:35	Alt-Tegel	3h 45m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Hamburg on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:30	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	3h 45m	11:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
Bus	10:35	Alt-Tegel	3h 5m	13:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
Bus	10:15	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	4h 5m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	09:50	Berlin Südkreuz	4h 30m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	10:35	Alt-Tegel	3h 45m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel 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 £8, 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 - £95	Average duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£9 - £169	Average duration2h 53m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£8 - £36	Average duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11360 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 Berlin and Hamburg?

Stops in Berlin

A - Alt-Tegel

B - Alexanderplatz

C - Puschkinallee

D - Zoo

E - Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)

F - Berlin Südkreuz

Stops in Hamburg

A - Hamburg Airport

B - Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)

C - Harburg

D - Hamburg Altona

E - Volksparkstadion

F - Steinwerder

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Berlin to Hamburg

How far is Hamburg from Berlin by coach?
The distance between Berlin and Hamburg by coach is approximately 159 miles (256 km).
Is there a way to reach Hamburg from Berlin without a car?
The best way to go from Berlin to Hamburg without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

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

£65

17/11

£19

Today

£13

19/11

£13

20/11

£11

21/11

£15

22/11

£13

23/11

£13

The cheapest trip from Berlin to Hamburg was searched and found on 20 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 Berlin to Hamburg as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £11 to £65 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 £11, which is on 2025-11-20.

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£17	Daily departures43
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time2h 53m	Avg price£32	Daily departures36
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time2h 50m	Avg price£19	Daily departures27