How much is the train ticket from Berlin to Hamburg?

The cheapest train tickets from Berlin to Hamburg start from CHF 9. The average price for this train route is around CHF 36. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Berlin to Hamburg?

The average train journey time from Berlin to Hamburg is 2h 26m, covering a distance of 254 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 47m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE .

Which train operators serve the Berlin to Hamburg route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 57 trains available per day, including services from FlixTrain , Deutsche Bahn ICE , Deutsche Bahn , Deutsche Bahn EuroCity .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Berlin to Hamburg?

The earliest train from Berlin to Hamburg departs at 06:00. And the latest train departs at 21:48.

Which is the best train operator from Berlin to Hamburg?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity , with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Berlin to Hamburg?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn EuroCity has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Berlin to Hamburg?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Berlin to Hamburg?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Berlin to Hamburg from CHF 10 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures from Berlin to Hamburg on 12 June
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	08:15	Spandau	2h 19m	10:34	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	20:15	Spandau	2h 18m	22:33	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	12:40	Hauptbahnhof	8h	20:40	HAM Airport	No tags
	18:06	Hauptbahnhof	2h 28m	20:34	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr	09:18	Berlin Ostbahnhof	2h 53m	12:11	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Hamburg on 13 June
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	07:57	Hauptbahnhof	2h 37m	10:34	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	20:15	Spandau	2h 18m	22:33	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:39	Hauptbahnhof	6h 56m	15:35	HAM Airport	No tags
	14:08	Hauptbahnhof	2h 26m	16:34	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr	06:16	Berlin Ostbahnhof	3h 2m	09:18	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Hamburg on 14 June
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:09	Berlin Hbf	2h 2m	08:11	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	07:37	Berlin Hbf	1h 47m	09:24	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:39	Hauptbahnhof	6h 56m	15:35	HAM Airport	No tags
	12:19	Hauptbahnhof	2h 6m	14:25	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr	07:16	Berlin Ostbahnhof	2h 8m	09:24	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Hamburg on 15 June
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	08:19	Hauptbahnhof	2h 6m	10:25	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	07:37	Berlin Hbf	1h 47m	09:24	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:39	Hauptbahnhof	6h 56m	15:35	HAM Airport	No tags
	10:19	Hauptbahnhof	2h 6m	12:25	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr	06:06	Berlin Ostbahnhof	2h 18m	08:24	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Hamburg on 16 June
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	08:19	Hauptbahnhof	2h 2m	10:21	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	07:37	Berlin Hbf	1h 47m	09:24	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:39	Hauptbahnhof	6h 56m	15:35	HAM Airport	No tags
	10:19	Hauptbahnhof	2h 2m	12:21	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr	06:06	Berlin Ostbahnhof	2h 18m	08:24	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Hamburg on 17 June
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:19	Hauptbahnhof	2h 6m	12:25	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	07:37	Berlin Hbf	1h 47m	09:24	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
	14:18	Hauptbahnhof	2h 7m	16:25	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr	06:06	Berlin Ostbahnhof	2h 18m	08:24	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	16:18	Hauptbahnhof	2h 7m	18:25	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Hamburg on 18 June
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	20:18	Hauptbahnhof	2h 7m	22:25	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	07:37	Berlin Hbf	1h 47m	09:24	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:39	Hauptbahnhof	6h 56m	15:35	HAM Airport	No tags
	08:19	Hauptbahnhof	2h 6m	10:25	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr	06:06	Berlin Ostbahnhof	2h 18m	08:24	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Berlin to Hamburg

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Hamburg. The journey takes about 2 hours 26 minutes and with fares starting at just CHF 9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

57train per day

2h 26mAverage duration

254 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceCHF 12 - CHF 111	Average duration3h 45m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceCHF 9 - CHF 182	Average duration2h 26m	CO₂ emissions 6kg 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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Hauptbahnhof
Europaplatz 2, 10557 Berlin, Germany
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C
Spandau
Seegefelder Str. 1, 13597 Berlin, Germany
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D
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Masurenallee 6, 14057 Berlin, Germany
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Berlin Südkreuz
Hildegard-Knef-Platz, 10829 Berlin, Germany
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Alexanderplatz
Alexanderstraße 3, 10178 Berlin, Germany
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Hamburg

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

Train Companies

FlixTrain

3.4/530 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.9

WiFi2.1

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.5/517 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

WiFi3.4

Deutsche Bahn

3.8/510 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi2.5

Deutsche Bahn EuroCity

5.0/51 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness5.0

Cleanliness5.0

WiFi5.0

DE train companies: Deutsche Bahn, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Swiss Federal Railways, Slovak Rail

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Berlin to Hamburg by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Berlin to Hamburg?
The cheapest train tickets from Berlin to Hamburg start from CHF 9. The average price for this train route is around CHF 36. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Berlin to Hamburg?
The average train journey time from Berlin to Hamburg is 2h 26m, covering a distance of 254 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 47m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Berlin to Hamburg route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 57 trains available per day, including services from FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn EuroCity.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Berlin to Hamburg?
The earliest train from Berlin to Hamburg departs at 06:00. And the latest train departs at 21:48.
Which is the best train operator from Berlin to Hamburg?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Berlin to Hamburg?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn EuroCity has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Berlin to Hamburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Berlin to Hamburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

10/06

CHF 18

11/06

CHF 20

Today

CHF 30

13/06

CHF 30

14/06

CHF 28

15/06

CHF 22

16/06

CHF 13

17/06

CHF 18

The cheapest trip from Berlin to Hamburg was searched and found on 16 Jun 2026 with a price of CHF 13

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 CHF 13 to CHF 166 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 CHF 13, which is on 2026-06-16.

Usually Deutsche Bahn 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.

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