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Hamburg to Berlin train

Book a train ticket Hamburg - Berlin

Train timetable info Hamburg-Berlin

Travel by train from Hamburg to Berlin. 24 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Hamburg at 5h 34m and the last at 22h 50m, allowing you to cover the 252.2 km distance in as little as 1h 48m.

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

By booking your train ticket early, you will benefit from advantageous fares. Save on the cost of your journey by staying flexible with the date and time of your departure. You can create an alert in the "Low Prices" section to be quickly notified of the best offers.

How long does a journey on a train from Hamburg to Berlin take?

On average, allow 1h 54m for a train journey from Hamburg to Berlin.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Hamburg to Berlin?

Allow 1h 48m to travel between Hamburg and Berlin on the fastest train.

How many trains run from Hamburg to Berlin each day?

To travel from Hamburg to Berlin, you can take one of the 24 trains that operate on this route every day.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Hamburg and Berlin?

You can reach Berlin from Hamburg via Direct Journey.

What is the distance between Hamburg and Berlin by train?

The total distance between Hamburg and Berlin by train is approximately 252.2 km.

What time is the first train from Hamburg to Berlin?

Need to leave early? The Hamburg to Berlin train at 5h 34m is the first of the day.

What time is the last train from Hamburg to Berlin?

You can also travel later on the last train, leaving Hamburg at 22h 50m.

To leave Hamburg, which station(s) can I depart from?

The trains listed on this page depart from: HAMBURG HBF.

At Berlin, which station(s) will I arrive at?

This page shows a list of trains with the arrival station of: BERLIN HBF, BERLIN-GESUNDBRUNNEN.

Which train companies operate trains from Hamburg to Berlin?

For your journey from Hamburg to Berlin, you can travel with Deutsche Bahn (DB).

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Hamburg to Berlin?

The price of a Hamburg – Berlin train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Hamburg to Berlin thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Hamburg to Berlin.

Price of a Hamburg – Berlin Train Ticket

On the SNCF Connect website and app, you can find various subscriptions, discount cards and special fares to get a cheap train ticket from Hamburg to Berlin: SNCF cards and subscriptions, (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions, TER subscription), Prem's tickets, Interrail Pass, and more.
Depending on the rail operator, you can choose a different class to travel from Hamburg to Berlin at the lowest fare.

Promotional Fare for Hamburg – Berlin

Looking for a promotion on your train ticket from Hamburg to Berlin? Keep an eye out all year round. The latest deals and flash sales are listed on our dedicated SNCF Connect Promotions page. Feel free to subscribe to our newsletter in your customer account to stay informed about upcoming offers and enjoy our low prices. If you have the app, remember to enable notifications, as well.

Last-minute Hamburg – Berlin Train

Booking your ticket in advance, for example, during the sales events, is a great way to pay less for your journey from Hamburg to Berlin. For last-minute train tickets from Hamburg to Berlin, run a search on our website to see the lowest prices available for the five to seven days following your intended departure date. Depending on the dates and the rail operator, you can also select the option to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your tickets at that rate before the option expires.

Direct train from Hamburg to Berlin and alternative routes

For your journey to Berlin, if a direct train is available from Hamburg, the label "Direct" will appear under your search results. Trains with connections are indicated with the label "Connection". A direct service does not guarantee the lowest price, as many factors are taken into account. Depending on the journey, alternative options (called "alternative routes") are available, including departures or arrivals from nearby stations, allowing you to choose the most convenient or economical option.

Companies serving Hamburg - Berlin

If you're travelling from Hamburg to Berlin, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

Travel from Hamburg to Berlin on board Deutsche Bahn (DB) trains and enjoy a reliable and comfortable journey. Deutsche Bahn is Germany’s national rail operator and offers an extensive rail network covering the entire country, allowing you to travel efficiently between cities. It operates high-speed, long-distance and regional trains, all of which can now be booked on the SNCF Connect website and app.

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Classes of rail companies serving Hamburg - Berlin

To travel from Hamburg to Berlin, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

Travel from Hamburg to Berlin by train with Deutsche Bahn. Depending on your journey and the train selected, travel in 1st or 2nd class on high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, national InterCity (IC) and EuroCity (EC) services, or the regional network. The latter includes InterRegio-Express (IRE) for fast interregional connections, Regional-Express (RE) for direct routes between cities, and Regionalbahn (RB) for stopping services to all local stations. Your Deutsche Bahn ticket Hamburg - Berlin guarantees a comfortable journey across Germany and its neighbouring countries.

All on-board services provided by companies operating Hamburg - Berlin

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Hamburg to Berlin route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

  • Stay connected while you travel

    Stay connected throughout your journey with free, unlimited WiFi available on most ICE and IC trains. In 1st class, throughput is optimized for professional uses such as videoconferencing or VPN connections.

  • Enjoy the peace and quiet

    To work or relax in complete peace, opt for the quiet zones. These areas are designed to minimize noise pollution: phone calls, loud music and ringtones are not allowed.

  • Grab a bite or drink during your trip

    Enjoy a meal or snack in the dining cars or bistros available on long-distance trains. A varied menu features hot dishes, snacks and drinks.

  • Recharge your electronic devices

    Recharge your devices easily: outlets are available at every seat in 2nd class, and up to two outlets for every three seats in 1st class. Ideal for staying productive or entertained throughout the journey.

  • Carry your luggage with ease

    Each passenger can take one item of hand luggage and one additional item of luggage free of charge. Large items of luggage can be stowed in the racks at the entrance or between the seats, medium-sized items above, and small items under your seat. Recommended dimensions are 70 × 50 × 30 cm. Well stowed folding strollers, mobility aids, scooters and folding bicycles are also permitted. Luggage must not inconvenience other passengers or block exits.

  • Take your bicycle everywhere

    Conventional bicycles are accepted on ICE, IC and EC trains with a bicycle ticket and mandatory booking. Folding bicycles and children's bicycles can be carried free of charge as hand luggage. Tandems and tricycles are allowed on certain trains with a booking at an agency. In the regions, a bicycle ticket is required but without a seat booking.

  • Travel with your pet

    Small animals travel free of charge in a closed container placed under your seat or in the luggage racks. Large dogs must have a ticket (50% of the adult fare), be muzzled and kept on a leash. Guide and assistance dogs travel free of charge, without a ticket or muzzle.

  • Enjoy seat service in 1st class

    In 1st class, relax: your meal is served directly to your seat. Enjoy attentive service and a gourmet selection without having to go anywhere.

  • Access Deutsche Bahn lounges

    Passengers with a flexible 1st class ticket enjoy access to DB Lounges at several major stations. These lounges offer a quiet space with drinks, WiFi and digital press to wait comfortably before departure.

Train timetables Hamburg-Berlin Tuesday 16 June 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
5h 34m 7h 23m 1h 49m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Hamburg Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 387
  • Berlin Hbf
5h 51m 7h 51m 2h 00m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Hamburg Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 703
  • Buchen
  • Ludwigslust
  • Wittenberge
  • Berlin Hbf
6h 34m 8h 22m 1h 48m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Hamburg Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 505
  • Berlin Hbf
7h 33m 9h 23m 1h 50m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Hamburg Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 173
  • Berlin Hbf
7h 48m 9h 51m 2h 03m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Hamburg Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 91
  • Ludwigslust
  • Wittenberge
  • Berlin Hbf
8h 34m 10h 22m 1h 48m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Hamburg Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 507
  • Berlin Hbf
9h 34m 11h 23m 1h 49m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Hamburg Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 175
  • Berlin Hbf
9h 51m 11h 51m 2h 00m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Hamburg Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 707
  • Buchen
  • Ludwigslust
  • Wittenberge
  • Berlin Hbf
10h 34m 12h 22m 1h 48m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Hamburg Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 509
  • Berlin Hbf
11h 51m 13h 51m 2h 00m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Hamburg Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 1205
  • Buchen
  • Ludwigslust
  • Wittenberge
  • Berlin Hbf
12h 34m 14h 22m 1h 48m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Hamburg Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 601
  • Berlin Hbf
13h 32m 15h 23m 1h 51m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Hamburg Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 177
  • Berlin Hbf
13h 51m 15h 51m 2h 00m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Hamburg Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 801
  • Buchen
  • Ludwigslust
  • Wittenberge
  • Berlin Hbf
14h 34m 16h 22m 1h 48m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Hamburg Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 603
  • Berlin Hbf
15h 51m 17h 50m 1h 59m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Hamburg Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 803
  • Buchen
  • Ludwigslust
  • Wittenberge
  • Berlin Hbf
16h 34m 18h 22m 1h 48m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Hamburg Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 605
  • Berlin Hbf
17h 33m 19h 23m 1h 50m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Hamburg Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 179
  • Wittenberge
  • Berlin Hbf
17h 51m 19h 52m 2h 01m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Hamburg Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 2075
  • Buchen
  • Ludwigslust
  • Berlin-Gesundbrunnen
18h 34m 20h 22m 1h 48m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Hamburg Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 607
  • Berlin Hbf
19h 34m 21h 24m 1h 50m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Hamburg Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 873
  • Berlin Hbf
19h 51m 21h 51m 2h 00m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Hamburg Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 807
  • Buchen
  • Ludwigslust
  • Wittenberge
  • Berlin Hbf
20h 34m 22h 22m 1h 48m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Hamburg Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 609
  • Berlin Hbf
21h 51m 23h 51m 2h 00m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Hamburg Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 809
  • Buchen
  • Ludwigslust
  • Wittenberge
  • Berlin Hbf
22h 50m 0h 53m 2h 03m Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Booking
  • Hamburg Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 479
  • Ludwigslust
  • Wittenberge
  • Berlin Hbf