The cheapest and fastest coaches from Berlin to Hamburg
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 42 m
Buses per day
37
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 £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £16.
Of the 37 buses that leave Berlin for Hamburg every day 37 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 2 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 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.
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Travel Information
Compare train and coach 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 train which can get you there in 2h 37m. 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 £10.
Distance: 255 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£25 Average Price Cheapest | £50 Average Price |
4h 19m Average total duration 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Live departures
Berlin to Hamburg bus times
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Hamburg coaches for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 06:05 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 4h10 | 10:15 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 06:30 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 3h45 | 10:15 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 06:55 Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) | 3h20 | 10:15 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:45 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 3h15 | 11:00 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 08:45 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 3h15 | 12:00 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 08:50 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 3h50 | 12:40 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 09:15 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 3h25 | 12:40 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 09:30 Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 3h30 | 13:00 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 09:35 Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) | 3h05 | 12:40 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 09:45 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 3h15 | 13:00 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 3h15 | 13:30 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 3h15 | 14:15 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 3h15 | 15:15 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:00 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 3h15 | 16:15 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:00 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 3h15 | 17:15 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:00 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 3h15 | 18:15 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:35 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 3h45 | 19:20 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:40 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 3h20 | 19:00 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:55 Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) | 3h05 | 19:00 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:00 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 3h20 | 19:20 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:15 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 3h15 | 20:30 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:45 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 3h15 | 00:00 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:55 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 3h50 | 01:45 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:20 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 3h25 | 01:45 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:40 Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) | 3h05 | 01:45 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:10 Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 4h05 | 03:15 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:40 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 3h35 | 03:15 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
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FlixBus | 00:00 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 3h15 | 03:15 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 01:20 Berlin, Puschkinallee (S-Treptower Park) | 4h25 | 05:45 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 01:40 Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 4h05 | 05:45 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 01:55 Berlin, Hardenbergplatz (Zoologischer Garten) | 3h50 | 05:45 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 02:15 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 3h30 | 05:45 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 02:35 Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) | 3h10 | 05:45 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 35 times per day, taking around 3h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £10 by train.
There are 35 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 3h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Buses per day 35 |
Direct buses 35 |
Fastest bus 3h 5m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus from Berlin to HamburgYou can travel by bus between Berlin to Hamburg with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus 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.

When departing from Berlin, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and Berlin, Alexanderplatz. When arriving in Hamburg, you can end your trip in coach stations like Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and Hamburg, S Hamburg Airport.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB), which is located around 6.6 miles (10.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, located 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Berlin and Hamburg
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M46, 106, 204 Train: S2, S25, S41, S42
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Vapiano (in the station)
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 120, 123, 142, 147, 245 Metro: U55 Train: S3, S5, S7, S9
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Ostbahnhof (in the station)
- Burgermeister (0.5 km)
- Trattoria Portofino (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 140, 147, 240, 248 Metro: U1, U3 Train: S3, S5, S7, S9
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Berlin (in the station)
- Schnitzel Express (0.5 km)
- Currywurst Haus (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M49, 139 Metro: U2 Train: S41, S42, S46
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria im ZOB (in the station)
- Burger Lounge (0.3 km)
- Café Paris (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 3, 120, 124, 130 Metro: U1, U3 Train: S1, S21
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Nordsee (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 112, 120, 124 Metro: U1, U2, U3 Train: S1, S2, S3
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