The train between Berlin and Hamburg-Altona takes 2h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Berlin to Hamburg-Altona. 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 3 times a day between Berlin and Hamburg-Altona. The earliest departure is at 10:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Berlin is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Hamburg-Altona at 10:41 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Berlin station and arriving at Hamburg-Altona station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 2h 7m.
Berlin to Hamburg-Altona train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Berlin to Hamburg-Altona train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Hamburg-Altona station.
Book your Berlin to Hamburg-Altona train tickets online with Danish Railways (DSB).
The distance between Berlin and Hamburg-Altona is 258.9 km. The road distance is 291 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Berlin Hbf to Hamburg-Altona hourly. Tickets cost €50–230 and the journey takes 2h 3m. Two other operators also service this route.