How much is the bus ticket from Berlin to Hamburg?

The cheapest bus tickets from Berlin to Hamburg start at R 179. The average price for this route is around R 322. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Berlin to Hamburg?

The average bus journey time from Berlin to Hamburg is 3h 30m, covering a distance of 248 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 2h 15m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Berlin to Hamburg route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 40 buses available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Berlin to Hamburg?

The earliest bus departs from Berlin to Hamburg at 00:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Berlin to Hamburg?

A bus trip from Berlin to Hamburg produces an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Bus Berlin to Hamburg from R 137 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Berlin to Hamburg on 29 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	17:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	3h 20m	20:20	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
	16:55	Alt-Tegel	3h 5m	20:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
	14:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	9h 55m	23:55	HAM Airport	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:32	Hauptbahnhof	7h 23m	23:55	HAM Airport	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:46	Spandau	7h 9m	23:55	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Hamburg on 30 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
04:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	3h 15m	07:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
10:35	Alt-Tegel	3h 5m	13:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
10:15	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	4h 5m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags
09:50	Berlin Südkreuz	4h 30m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags
10:35	Alt-Tegel	3h 45m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Hamburg on 31 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:40	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	3h 20m	20:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
10:35	Alt-Tegel	3h 5m	13:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
10:15	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	4h 5m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags
09:50	Berlin Südkreuz	4h 30m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags
10:35	Alt-Tegel	3h 45m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Hamburg on 1 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:30	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	3h 45m	11:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
10:35	Alt-Tegel	3h 5m	13:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
10:15	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	4h 5m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags
09:50	Berlin Südkreuz	4h 30m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags
10:35	Alt-Tegel	3h 45m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Hamburg on 2 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:30	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	3h 45m	11:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
10:35	Alt-Tegel	3h 5m	13:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
10:15	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	4h 5m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags
09:50	Berlin Südkreuz	4h 30m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags
10:35	Alt-Tegel	3h 45m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Hamburg on 3 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:30	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	3h 45m	11:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
10:35	Alt-Tegel	3h 5m	13:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
10:15	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	4h 5m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags
09:50	Berlin Südkreuz	4h 30m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags
10:35	Alt-Tegel	3h 45m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Hamburg on 4 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:15	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	3h 15m	11:30	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
10:35	Alt-Tegel	3h 5m	13:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
10:15	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	4h 5m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags
09:50	Berlin Südkreuz	4h 30m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags
10:35	Alt-Tegel	3h 45m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Hamburg on 5 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
17:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	3h 20m	20:20	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
10:35	Alt-Tegel	3h 5m	13:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
10:15	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	4h 5m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags
09:50	Berlin Südkreuz	4h 30m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags
10:35	Alt-Tegel	3h 45m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Berlin to Hamburg

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Hamburg. The journey takes about 3 hours and with fares starting at just R 193, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

28carpool per day

3hAverage duration

255 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 179 - R 1 983	Average duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 175 - R 3 256	Average duration2h 39m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 193 - R 716	Average duration3h	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Berlin and Hamburg?

Stops in Berlin

A
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Masurenallee 6, 14057 Berlin, Germany
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B
Alt-Tegel
Karolinenstraße 1F, 13507 Berlin, Germany
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C
Alexanderplatz
Alexanderstraße 3, 10178 Berlin, Germany
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D
Puschkinallee
Puschkinallee 16, 12435 Berlin, Germany
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E
Zoo
Hardenbergplatz 9, 10623 Berlin, Germany
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F
Berlin Südkreuz
Hildegard-Knef-Platz, 10829 Berlin, Germany
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Stops in Hamburg

A
Hamburg Airport
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B
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Adenauerallee 78, 20097 Hamburg, Germany
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C
Harburg
Hörstener Str. 1, 21079 Hamburg, Germany
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D
Hamburg Altona
Paul-Nevermann-Platz 13, 22765 Hamburg, Germany
E
Volksparkstadion
Sylvesterallee 7, , 22525 Hamburg, , Germany
F
Steinwerder
Buchheisterstraße 16, , 20457 Hamburg, , Germany

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512 162 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 12162 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained about the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at R 179

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Berlin to Hamburg by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Berlin to Hamburg?
The cheapest bus tickets from Berlin to Hamburg start at R 179. The average price for this route is around R 322. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Berlin to Hamburg?
The average bus journey time from Berlin to Hamburg is 3h 30m, covering a distance of 248 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 2h 15m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Berlin to Hamburg route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 40 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Berlin to Hamburg?
The earliest bus departs from Berlin to Hamburg at 00:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Berlin to Hamburg?
A bus trip from Berlin to Hamburg produces an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

27/01

R 316

28/01

R 286

Today

R 287

30/01

R 356

31/01

R 306

01/02

R 297

02/02

R 208

03/02

R 178

The cheapest trip from Berlin to Hamburg was searched and found on 03 Feb 2026 with a price of R 178

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Berlin to Hamburg as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 178 to R 1 265 for a bus ticket from Berlin to Hamburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 178, which is on 2026-02-03.

What's the cheapest way to go from Berlin to Hamburg?

The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time3h 30m	Avg priceR 322	Daily departures40
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time2h 39m	Avg priceR 567	Daily departures23
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time3h	Avg priceR 407	Daily departures28