The average train between Bern and Hamburg takes 9h 22m and the fastest train takes 7h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Bern to Hamburg. 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 every 2 hours between Bern and Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Hamburg at 11:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 9h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bern to Hamburg? 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 Bern to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Hamburg station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.
Bern to Hamburg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Hamburg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
Book your Bern to Hamburg train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Bern and Hamburg is 756 km. The road distance is 943 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Hamburg Hbf via Basel SBB and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 8h 58m.