1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£14
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£39
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
1 h 50 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
1 h 50 m
Trains on 17 Sept
16
Distance
241 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin Spandau 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 Spandau to Hamburg Hbf will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 16 trains from Berlin Spandau to Hamburg Hbf, including 6 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 241 km distance in an average of 1 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 50 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.
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FlixTrainOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Berlin Spandau to Hamburg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, while a flight costs an average of £570.
Distance: 241 km
| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£65 Average Price | £570 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest | £37 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration 3h 32m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin Spandau to Hamburg Hbf:
A coach is £46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin Spandau to Hamburg Hbf costing on average £65.
A coach is £551 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin Spandau to Hamburg Hbf costing on average £570.
Other travel options to Hamburg Hbf take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 29m.
Flight takes on average 3h 32m.
You'll arrive about 16m sooner (2h 30m by train vs 2h 46m by car). Tickets start at around £65 compared to roughly £37 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.
Direct services run with FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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 Spandau to Hamburg Hbf trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixTrain | 8:31 Berlin Spandau | 1h50 | 10:21 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S3 · ICE 604 | Delayed 8:57 Berlin Spandau | 2h27 | 9:31 9:31Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
S9 · ICE 804 | On time 9:27 Berlin Spandau | 2h43 | 12:10 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
18248 · S5 · ICE 804 | On time 9:29 Berlin Spandau | 2h41 | 12:10 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
FlixTrain | 10:31 Berlin Spandau | 1h50 | 12:21 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
S3 · ICE 602 | Delayed 10:57 Berlin Spandau | 2h27 | 11:31 11:31Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
S9 · ICE 802 | On time 11:27 Berlin Spandau | 2h43 | 14:10 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
18252 · S9 · ICE 802 | On time 11:29 Berlin Spandau | 2h41 | 14:10 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
S3 · RJ 178 | On time 11:57 Berlin Spandau | 2h28 | 14:25 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 940 · ICE 682 | On time 11:59 Berlin Spandau | 2h58 | 14:57 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
S9 · ICE 800 | On time 13:27 Berlin Spandau | 2h43 | 16:10 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
18256 · S9 · ICE 800 | On time 13:29 Berlin Spandau | 2h41 | 16:10 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
FlixTrain | 14:31 Berlin Spandau | 1h50 | 16:21 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 16:31 Berlin Spandau | 1h50 | 18:21 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 18:31 Berlin Spandau | 1h50 | 20:21 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 20:31 Berlin Spandau | 1h50 | 22:21 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Berlin Spandau to Hamburg Hbf run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:29, the last at 21:45. The fastest train covers the 241 km distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 241 km |
Average train duration 2h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 50m |
First train 2:29 |
Last train 21:45 |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 7 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin Spandau 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 Spandau to Hamburg Hbf trains use the Berlin Hbf to Hamburg Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Berlin Spandau and Hamburg Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Berlin Spandau is 14 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Spandau 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: Unvernunft, Taverna Teloneio, Burger King, Hasir
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Spandau. ATMs are available at Berlin Spandau.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Spandau. Information desks are available at Berlin Spandau.
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Spandau. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Berlin Spandau: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Spandau: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Spandau.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Benn, Hotel Herbst, Hotel Lindenufer, Hotel Ibis Berlin Spandau.
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.