How to get from Hamburg to Berlin
A real 2-leg route: train. Door to door 4h 10m, from €57.
We compared the ways to travel from Hamburg to Berlin. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 10m by train, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 252 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €21, on Wed, Sep 2.
Hamburg to Berlin: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Hamburg → , Wittenbergetrain
Deutsche Bahn·1h 18m - 2, Wittenberge → BerlintrainDeutsche Bahn·50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
2 ways from Hamburg to Berlin: train, bus
How the trip from Hamburg to Berlin works
Start with a Deutsche Bahn train from Hamburg to , Wittenberge, about 1h 18m. Transfer in , Wittenberge and continue by Deutsche Bahn train on to Berlin (50 min). In total it's roughly €57 over 4h 10m, 1 transfer.
Along the way to Berlin
DepartureHamburgWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 4
Who runs Hamburg to Berlin
On this route you travel with Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Hamburg to Berlin: common questions
How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Berlin?+−
The most useful route takes about 4h 10m by train, 1 transfer.
How far is Berlin from Hamburg?+−
About 252 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Hamburg to Berlin cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €57. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Hamburg to Berlin?+−
On this route you travel with Deutsche Bahn.
Can you get from Hamburg to Berlin without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by train, bus takes about 9h 33m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Berlin?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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