1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£31
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£40
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
2 h 4 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
2 h 5 m
Trains on 17 Sept
9
Distance
255 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin Alexanderplatz to Hamburg Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin Alexanderplatz to Hamburg Hbf will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £31.
To travel from Berlin Alexanderplatz to Hamburg Hbf you need to make at least one change.
S3 · ICE 808
S7 · S2 · ICE 872
S7 · ICE 606
S3 · S25 · ICE 2074
S7 · ICE 602
S7 · ICE 602
S7 · ICE 604
S7 · ICE 606
S5 · RJ 384
S5 · RJ 870Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Berlin Alexanderplatz to Hamburg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 39m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, while a flight costs an average of £697.
Distance: 255 km
| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£71 Average Price | £697 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest | £39 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin Alexanderplatz to Hamburg Hbf:
A coach is £44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin Alexanderplatz to Hamburg Hbf costing on average £71.
A coach is £670 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin Alexanderplatz to Hamburg Hbf costing on average £697.
Other travel options to Hamburg Hbf take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 30m.
Coach takes on average 3h 46m.
You'll arrive about 44m sooner (2h 9m by train vs 2h 53m by car). Tickets start at around £71 compared to roughly £39 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Berlin Alexanderplatz to Hamburg Hbf trains for today, Wednesday 16 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 22:33 Berlin Alexanderplatz | 7h09 | 5:42 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 17 September | |||||
S3 · ICE 808 | On time 5:53 Berlin Alexanderplatz | 2h16 | 8:09 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
S7 · S2 · ICE 872 | On time 6:10 Berlin Alexanderplatz | 2h14 | 8:24 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
S7 · ICE 606 | Delayed 7:20 Berlin Alexanderplatz | 2h04 | 7:31 7:31Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
S3 · S25 · ICE 2074 | On time 7:45 Berlin Alexanderplatz | 2h26 | 10:11 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
S5 · RJ 870 | On time 8:18 Berlin Alexanderplatz | 2h06 | 10:24 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
S7 · ICE 604 | Delayed 9:20 Berlin Alexanderplatz | 2h04 | 9:31 9:31Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
S3 · ICE 804 | On time 9:53 Berlin Alexanderplatz | 2h17 | 12:10 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
S5 · RJ 384 | On time 10:18 Berlin Alexanderplatz | 2h06 | 12:24 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
S7 · ICE 602 | Delayed 11:20 Berlin Alexanderplatz | 2h04 | 11:31 11:31Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
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Trains from Berlin Alexanderplatz to Hamburg Hbf run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £40 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 02:53, the last at 22:28. The fastest train covers the 255 km distance in 1h 53m.
Distance 255 km |
Average train duration 2h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 53m |
First train 2:53 |
Last train 22:28 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin Alexanderplatz to Hamburg Hbf by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hamburg Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Berlin Alexanderplatz to Hamburg Hbf trains use the Berlin Hbf to Hamburg Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Berlin Alexanderplatz and Hamburg Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Berlin Alexanderplatz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Mammam, Der Alte Fritz, Carambar, Da Vincenzo
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Alexanderplatz. ATMs are available at Berlin Alexanderplatz.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Alexanderplatz. Information desks are available at Berlin Alexanderplatz.
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Alexanderplatz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Berlin Alexanderplatz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Alexanderplatz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Alexanderplatz.
Nearby hotels include Art’otel Berlin Mitte, Radisson Collection Hotel Berlin, Hotel ibis Berlin Mitte, Hotel Casa Camper Berlin.
Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Le Crobag, Burger King, Coffee Fellows, Havin Grill, KFC, Mr. CLOU, Starbucks, dean&david, SPAR Express, Pommesfreunde, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hamburg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Park Hyatt Hamburg.