How far is Hamburg from Berlin?

Hamburg and Berlin are 159 miles (256 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Hamburg to Berlin leave from Hamburg Airport and arrive at Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB). These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Hamburg to Berlin from $11 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Hamburg to Berlin on November 17
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)*	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:59pm	HAM Airport	12h 46m	12:45pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Bus	11:59pm	HAM Airport	13h 16m	1:15pm	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags
Bus	7:00pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	3h 15m	10:15pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	3h 15m	11:15pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Berlin on November 18
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 19
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 20
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 21
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

Next departures for Hamburg to Berlin on November 22
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 23
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

Next departures for Hamburg to Berlin on November 24
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

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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 the good way to reach Berlin. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $11, 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 - $133	Average Duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$11 - $171	Average Duration2h 53m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$11 - $46	Average Duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

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Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Where are the popular stops in Hamburg and Berlin?

Stops in Hamburg

A - Hamburg Airport

B - Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)

C - Harburg

D - Hamburg Altona

E - Volksparkstadion

F - Steinwerder

Stops in Berlin

A - Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)

B - Alexanderplatz

C - Zoo

D - Berlin Südkreuz

E - Alt-Tegel

F - Puschkinallee

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Hamburg to Berlin by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/15

$33

11/16

$32

Today

$18

11/18

$16

11/19

$14

11/20

$14

11/21

$19

11/22

$17

The cheapest trip from Hamburg to Berlin was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $14

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 $14 to $84 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 $14 which is on 2025-11-19.

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$22	Daily Departures44
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2h 53m	Avg Price$41	Daily Departures31
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time2h 50m	Avg Price$27	Daily Departures27