What is the travel distance from Berlin to Hamburg?

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

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Berlin to Hamburg?

The majority of buses traveling from Berlin to Hamburg start their journey at Alt-Tegel and wind up at Hamburg Airport. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Hamburg?

Once in Hamburg, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Miniatur Wunderland, Hamburg’s Sightseeing Tours, Elbphilharmonie Plaza, CHOCOVERSUM by HACHEZ and Hagenbeck – the wild side of Hamburg.

Bus Berlin to Hamburg from $11 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Berlin to Hamburg on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:40pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	3h 20m	8:00pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
Bus	10:35am	Alt-Tegel	3h 5m	1:40pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
Bus	10:15am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	4h 5m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	9:50am	Berlin Südkreuz	4h 30m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	10:35am	Alt-Tegel	3h 45m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Hamburg on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	3h 15m	7:15am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
Bus	10:35am	Alt-Tegel	3h 5m	1:40pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
Bus	10:15am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	4h 5m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	9:50am	Berlin Südkreuz	4h 30m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	10:35am	Alt-Tegel	3h 45m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Hamburg on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	3h 45m	11:15am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
Bus	10:35am	Alt-Tegel	3h 5m	1:40pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
Bus	10:15am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	4h 5m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	9:50am	Berlin Südkreuz	4h 30m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	10:35am	Alt-Tegel	3h 45m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Hamburg on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	3h 45m	11:15am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
Bus	10:35am	Alt-Tegel	3h 5m	1:40pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
Bus	10:15am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	4h 5m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	9:50am	Berlin Südkreuz	4h 30m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	10:35am	Alt-Tegel	3h 45m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Hamburg on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:15am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	3h 15m	11:30am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
Bus	10:35am	Alt-Tegel	3h 5m	1:40pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
Bus	10:15am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	4h 5m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	9:50am	Berlin Südkreuz	4h 30m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	10:35am	Alt-Tegel	3h 45m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Hamburg on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	3h 15m	7:15am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
Bus	10:35am	Alt-Tegel	3h 5m	1:40pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
Bus	10:15am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	4h 5m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	9:50am	Berlin Südkreuz	4h 30m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	10:35am	Alt-Tegel	3h 45m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Hamburg on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	3h 45m	11:15am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
Bus	10:35am	Alt-Tegel	3h 5m	1:40pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
Bus	10:15am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	4h 5m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	9:50am	Berlin Südkreuz	4h 30m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	10:35am	Alt-Tegel	3h 45m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Berlin to Hamburg

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Hamburg. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $10, 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$14 - $122	Average Duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$11 - $217	Average Duration2h 53m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$10 - $46	Average Duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Berlin and Hamburg?

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
Puschkinallee
Puschkinallee 16, 12435 Berlin, Germany
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D
Zoo
Hardenbergplatz 9, 10623 Berlin, Germany
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E
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Masurenallee 6, 14057 Berlin, Germany
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F
Berlin Südkreuz
Hildegard-Knef-Platz, 10829 Berlin, Germany
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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

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Berlin to Hamburg by bus

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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

$17

11/20

$18

Today

$24

11/22

$21

11/23

$21

11/24

$14

11/25

$12

11/26

$12

The cheapest trip from Berlin to Hamburg was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $12

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 $12 to $70 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 $12 which is on 2025-11-26.

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$22	Daily Departures43
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2h 53m	Avg Price$41	Daily Departures36
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time2h 50m	Avg Price$24	Daily Departures27