The average train between Barmstedt and Berlin takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Barmstedt to Berlin. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Barmstedt and Berlin. The earliest departure is at 4:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Barmstedt is at 7:01 PM which arrives into Berlin at 10:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Elmshorn and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 55m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Barmstedt to Berlin? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Barmstedt to Berlin. However, there are services departing from Barmstedt station and arriving at Berlin station via Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Barmstedt to Berlin train services, operated by AKN Eisenbahn GmbH, depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Barmstedt to Berlin train services, operated by AKN Eisenbahn GmbH, arrive at Berlin Hbf station.
Book your Barmstedt to Berlin train tickets online with AKN Eisenbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Barmstedt and Berlin is 280.4 km. The road distance is 328 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg Hbf to Berlin Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €50–200 and the journey takes 1h 48m.