How much does a cheap train ticket from Hamburg to Berlin cost?

The average train ticket price from Hamburg to Berlin is $58. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Hamburg to Berlin is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the trip from Hamburg to Berlin?

A train trip between Hamburg and Berlin is around 2h 53m, although the fastest train will take about 1h 48m. This is the time it takes to travel the 256 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Hamburg and Berlin?

The number of trains from Hamburg to Berlin can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 31. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Hamburg to Berlin by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Hamburg to Berlin?

When taking the train from Hamburg to Berlin, you can travel comfortably and safely with Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn EuroCity.

What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Hamburg to Berlin?

Trains travelling between Hamburg and Berlin leave from Harburg or Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive at Hauptbahnhof, Spandau, Berlin Ostbahnhof.

Train Hamburg to Berlin from $11 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Hamburg to Berlin on November 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	11:17am	Hamburg Hbf	2h 43m	2:00pm	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	Train	7:50pm	Hamburg Hbf	2h 19m	10:09pm	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	Train	11:17am	Hamburg Hbf	2h 24m	1:41pm	Spandau	No tags
	Train	6:06am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 21m	9:27am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express	Train	6:48am	Hamburg Hbf	2h 58m	9:46am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Regional-Express + S-Bahn	Train	12:06pm	Hamburg Hbf	5h	5:06pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	Train	6:06am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 21m	9:27am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express	Train	6:48am	Hamburg Hbf	2h 58m	9:46am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Berlin on November 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	11:17am	Hamburg Hbf	2h 43m	2:00pm	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	Train	7:50pm	Hamburg Hbf	2h 19m	10:09pm	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	Train	11:17am	Hamburg Hbf	2h 24m	1:41pm	Spandau	No tags
Regional-Express + S-Bahn	Train	6:06am	Hamburg Hbf	5h	11:06am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express	Train	6:48am	Hamburg Hbf	2h 58m	9:46am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	Train	7:01am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 26m	10:27am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Regional-Express + S-Bahn	Train	6:06am	Hamburg Hbf	5h	11:06am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express	Train	6:48am	Hamburg Hbf	2h 58m	9:46am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Berlin on November 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	7:17am	Hamburg Hbf	2h 49m	10:06am	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	Train	5:25pm	Harburg	2h 15m	7:40pm	Spandau	Fastest
	Train	11:17am	Hamburg Hbf	2h 43m	2:00pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express	Train	6:48am	Hamburg Hbf	2h 58m	9:46am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	Train	8:02am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 25m	11:27am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Regional-Express + S-Bahn	Train	12:06pm	Hamburg Hbf	5h	5:06pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	Train	5:12pm	Hamburg Hbf	2h 47m	7:59pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express	Train	6:48am	Hamburg Hbf	2h 58m	9:46am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Berlin on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	7:17am	Hamburg Hbf	2h 49m	10:06am	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	Train	7:50pm	Hamburg Hbf	2h 19m	10:09pm	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	Train	11:17am	Hamburg Hbf	2h 43m	2:00pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn	Train	6:48am	Hamburg Hbf	2h 58m	9:46am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	Train	8:02am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 25m	11:27am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Regional-Express + S-Bahn	Train	8:06am	Hamburg Hbf	5h	1:06pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	Train	7:17am	Hamburg Hbf	2h 29m	9:46am	Spandau	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn	Train	6:48am	Hamburg Hbf	2h 58m	9:46am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Berlin on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	7:37am	Hamburg Hbf	2h 45m	10:22am	Berlin Hbf	Cheapest
	Train	5:25pm	Harburg	2h 15m	7:40pm	Spandau	Fastest
	Train	11:17am	Hamburg Hbf	2h 43m	2:00pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn	Train	6:48am	Hamburg Hbf	2h 58m	9:46am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	Train	7:01am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 26m	10:27am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Regional-Express + S-Bahn	Train	8:06am	Hamburg Hbf	5h	1:06pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	Train	5:12pm	Hamburg Hbf	2h 47m	7:59pm	Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn	Train	6:48am	Hamburg Hbf	2h 58m	9:46am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Berlin on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	7:17am	Hamburg Hbf	2h 49m	10:06am	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	Train	7:50pm	Hamburg Hbf	2h 20m	10:10pm	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	Train	7:17am	Hamburg Hbf	2h 29m	9:46am	Spandau	No tags
	Train	12:01pm	Hamburg Hbf	3h 26m	3:27pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Regional-Express + S-Bahn	Train	12:06pm	Hamburg Hbf	5h	5:06pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn	Train	12:40pm	Hamburg Hbf	3h 1m	3:41pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	Train	12:01pm	Hamburg Hbf	3h 26m	3:27pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Regional-Express + S-Bahn	Train	12:06pm	Hamburg Hbf	5h	5:06pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Berlin on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	11:17am	Hamburg Hbf	2h 43m	2:00pm	Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	Train	7:50pm	Hamburg Hbf	2h 19m	10:09pm	Berlin Hbf	Fastest
	Train	11:17am	Hamburg Hbf	2h 24m	1:41pm	Spandau	No tags
	Train	6:06am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 21m	9:27am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express	Train	6:48am	Hamburg Hbf	2h 58m	9:46am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Regional-Express + S-Bahn	Train	12:06pm	Hamburg Hbf	5h	5:06pm	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express	Train	6:48am	Hamburg Hbf	2h 58m	9:46am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	No tags
	Train	7:01am	Hamburg Hbf	3h 26m	10:27am	Berlin Ostbahnhof	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 a good way to reach Berlin. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

27carpool per day

2h 50mAverage Duration

255 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$19 - $191	Average Duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$16 - $245	Average Duration2h 53m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$16 - $66	Average Duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Train companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

4/510 reviews

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

FlixTrain

3/516 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

Wifi1.3

Deutsche Bahn EuroCity

5/51 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

Deutsche Bahn

4/56 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi3.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,282 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

DE train and bus companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, Deutsche Bahn ICE, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Hamburg and Berlin?

Stops in Hamburg

A - Harburg

B - Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)

C - Hamburg Airport

D - Hamburg Altona

Stops in Berlin

A - Hauptbahnhof

B - Spandau

C - Berlin Ostbahnhof

D - Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)

E - Berlin Südkreuz

F - Alt-Tegel

Frequently asked questions on the trip Hamburg - Berlin

How much does a cheap train ticket from Hamburg to Berlin cost?
The average train ticket price from Hamburg to Berlin is $58. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Hamburg to Berlin is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the trip from Hamburg to Berlin?
A train trip between Hamburg and Berlin is around 2h 53m, although the fastest train will take about 1h 48m. This is the time it takes to travel the 256 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily trains are there between Hamburg and Berlin?
The number of trains from Hamburg to Berlin can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 31. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Hamburg to Berlin by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from Hamburg to Berlin?
When taking the train from Hamburg to Berlin, you can travel comfortably and safely with Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn EuroCity.
What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Hamburg to Berlin?
Trains travelling between Hamburg and Berlin leave from Harburg or Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive at Hauptbahnhof, Spandau, Berlin Ostbahnhof.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

11-09

$116

11-10

$119

Today

$69

11-12

$32

11-13

$36

11-14

$33

11-15

$33

11-16

$82

The cheapest trip from Hamburg to Berlin was searched and found on Nov 12, 2025 with a price of $32

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Hamburg to Berlin, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $32 to $333 for a train ticket from Hamburg to Berlin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $32 which is on 2025-11-12.

Usually Deutsche Bahn ICE 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.