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Hamburger Kunsthalle
Major art museum with European painting, modern works and temporary exhibitions, all within walking distance of the main station.
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21836 · ICE 2570Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin Südkreuz station to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 255 km
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£21 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Berlin Südkreuz station to Hamburg trains for today, Wednesday 5 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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ICE 2594 | Delayed 11:11 12:28Berlin Südkreuz station | 2h17 | 13:23 13:23Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 600 | Delayed 11:31 13:24Berlin Südkreuz station | 2h00 | 13:31 13:31Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 13:55 Berlin Südkreuz station | 2h26 | 16:21 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 2592 | Delayed 12:28 14:25Berlin Südkreuz station | 2h21 | 16:46 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 508 | Delayed 15:24 Berlin Südkreuz station | 2h00 | 15:29 15:29Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 2590 | On time 16:25 Berlin Südkreuz station | 2h19 | 18:44 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 506 | Delayed 17:24 Berlin Südkreuz station | 2h01 | 17:30 17:30Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 17:55 Berlin Südkreuz station | 2h26 | 20:21 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 2588 | On time 18:25 Berlin Südkreuz station | 2h19 | 20:44 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 504 | On time 19:24 Berlin Südkreuz station | 2h00 | 21:24 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 90 | Delayed 19:59 Berlin Südkreuz station | 2h11 | 20:12 20:12Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 2584 | On time 22:24 Berlin Südkreuz station | 2h20 | 0:44 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 6 August | |||||
21836 · ICE 2570 | Delayed 8:15 Berlin Südkreuz station | 2h29 | 8:49 8:49Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 604 | On time 9:24 Berlin Südkreuz station | 2h00 | 11:24 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 9:55 Berlin Südkreuz station | 2h26 | 12:21 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
21852 · ICE 2596 | Delayed 10:15 Berlin Südkreuz station | 2h29 | 10:46 10:46Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 602 | On time 11:24 Berlin Südkreuz station | 2h00 | 13:24 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Berlin Südkreuz station to Hamburg run on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:29, the last at 22:28. The fastest train covers the 255 km distance in 2h 28m.
Distance 255 km |
Average train duration 2h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 2h 28m |
First train 2:29 |
Last train 22:28 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Major art museum with European painting, modern works and temporary exhibitions, all within walking distance of the main station.
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Tipping is customary but modest: round up or add 5-10% in restaurants, round up for taxis, and leave small change in cafés.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin Südkreuz station to Hamburg 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Berlin Südkreuz station to Hamburg trains use the Berlin Hbf to Hamburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Hamburg-Altona. Use this guide to compare Berlin Südkreuz station and Hamburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Berlin Südkreuz is 6 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Südkreuz 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: Biertempel 2, McDonald's, Eis Bär, Cafe Mon Cherie
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Südkreuz. ATMs are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Information desks are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Nearby hotels include Appartements Eisemann.
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.
Hamburg-Altona is 5 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Altona 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: Ethio, Trattoria Toscana, Marta, Pavillon
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Altona. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Altona. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Altona. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Nearby hotels include Schanzenstern Bio-Restaurant, Hotel Hamburg Altona, Hotel Central, Best Western Raphael Hotel Altona.
Hamburg-Harburg is 13 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Harburg 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: Café Bom Dia, Hünkar, Yoko Sushi Harburg, Mathewes Grill
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Harburg. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Panorama, Hotel Harburger Hof, Hotel Jeta, Hotel Süderelbe.
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