The cheapest and fastest coaches from Berlin to Hamburg
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
3 h 5 m
Average duration
3 h 9 m
Buses per day
21
Distance
255 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Berlin to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin to Hamburg will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £18.
Of the 21 buses that leave Berlin for Hamburg every day 21 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 255 km distance in an average of 3 h 9 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus6:054h10Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz10:15Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof£181One-way0 changes
FlixBus7:053h10Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel)10:15Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof£181One-way0 changes
FlixBus6:403h35Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)10:15Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof£181One-way0 changes
FlixBus4:003h15Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)7:15Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof£191One-way0 changes
FlixBus3:353h40Berlin, Alexanderplatz7:15Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof£191One-way0 changes
FlixBus23:403h05Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel)2:45Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof£231One-way0 changes
FlixBus8:403h05Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel)11:45Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof£201One-way0 changes
FlixBus2:403h10Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)5:50Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof£211One-way0 changes
FlixBus7:053h10Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel)10:15Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof£181One-way0 changes
FlixBus21:453h15Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)1:00Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof£241One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Berlin to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 255 km
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£23 Average Price Cheapest | £40 Average Price |
3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Live departures
Berlin to Hamburg bus times
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Hamburg coaches for today, Tuesday 28 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 10:00 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 3h15 | 13:15 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 3h30 | 14:15 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 3h15 | 15:15 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:10 Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) | 3h05 | 15:15 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:35 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 3h45 | 20:20 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:40 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 3h20 | 20:00 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:50 Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) | 3h10 | 20:00 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:00 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 3h20 | 20:20 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:45 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 3h15 | 1:00 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:55 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 3h50 | 2:45 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:20 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 3h25 | 2:45 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:40 Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) | 3h05 | 2:45 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
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FlixBus | 0:10 Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 4h05 | 4:15 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 0:40 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 3h35 | 4:15 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:00 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 3h15 | 4:15 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:05 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 3h45 | 5:50 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:25 Berlin, Puschkinallee (S-Treptower Park) | 4h20 | 6:45 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:40 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 3h10 | 5:50 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:45 Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 4h00 | 6:45 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:30 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 3h15 | 6:45 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:35 Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 3h40 | 7:15 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 3h15 | 7:15 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:05 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 4h10 | 10:15 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:40 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 3h35 | 10:15 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:05 Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) | 3h10 | 10:15 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Berlin to Hamburg
Buses from Berlin to Hamburg run on average 32 times per day, taking around 2h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 32 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 255 km distance in 3h 5m.
Distance 255 km |
Average bus duration 2h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Buses per day 32 |
Direct buses 32 |
Fastest bus 3h 5m |
First bus 0:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Berlin to HamburgYou can travel by bus between Berlin to Hamburg with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as £10. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Berlin to Hamburg: Journey Details
Several operates provide direct buses from Berlin to Hamburg, including Postbus, FixBus and MeinFernbus providing departures every 15 minutes or less during peak times. Most buses from Berlin to Hamburg depart from Berlin central bus station or Berlin Zoo, arriving direct into Hamburg ZOB, the city's main bus station. Journey times take on average 3 hours 30 minutes, although more express services can take more than 20 minutes less travel time. Buses depart around the clock, with 00.05 a.m. service followed by a 01:00 a.m. departure providing late-night journeys. A regular schedule commences at 06:45 a.m. every morning, with buses departing throughout the day.
Taking the Bus from Berlin
Most bus services between Berlin and Hamburg depart from either Berlin central bus station toward the inner city, or Berlin Zoo, located in the city's Tiergarten to the west of the centre of Berlin. A more limited schedule of buses from Berlin to Hamburg depart Berlin Ostbahnhof in the east of the region. All departure points are conveniently connected by U-Bahn, local S-Bahn and bus services, with a limited tram service operating 24 hours a day.
Getting into Hamburg by Bus
Hamburg is the second biggest city in Germany after Berlin and the home of many celebrated landmarks and attractions. The medieval city is famed for its canals and riversides, with some of the most iconic architecture in western Europe. Most bus services into Hamburg arrive Hamburg ZOB, the city's central bus station. From there, travellers can explore Hamburg further via the region's U-Bahn and S-Bahn systems, or journey farther afield with easy autobahn connections to the rest of Germany and beyond. Public transport systems in Hamburg run regularly throughout the day, with brief closures overnight before recommencing at 04:30 a.m. each morning, excluding Sundays when a more limited schedule is observed.
FAQs: Berlin to Hamburg coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin to Hamburg by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hamburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Berlin and Hamburg
Most Berlin to Hamburg buses use the Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station pair, with some services arriving at Hamburg, S Hamburg Airport. Use this guide to compare Berlin and Hamburg bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Berlin station do buses to Hamburg leave from?
Getting to Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) from Berlin city centre
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) is 9 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) bus station facilities and services
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Berlin (in the station), Schnitzel Express (0.5 km), Currywurst Haus (0.7 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the waiting area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB): Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz from Berlin city centre
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz is 6 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz bus station facilities and services
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) from Berlin city centre
Which Hamburg station do buses from Berlin arrive at?
Getting to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof from Hamburg city centre
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof bus station facilities and services
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria im ZOB (in the station), Burger Lounge (0.3 km), Café Paris (0.5 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the waiting area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Hamburg, S Hamburg Airport from Hamburg city centre
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