What is the cheapest way to get from Altona to Berlin?

The cheapest way to get from Altona to Berlin is to rideshare which costs €9 - €21 and takes 3h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Altona to Berlin?

The fastest way to get from Altona to Berlin is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs €14 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Altona and Berlin?

No, there is no direct bus from Altona to Berlin. However, there are services departing from Rathausmarkt and arriving at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Altona and Berlin?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hamburg-Altona and arriving at Berlin Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 4m.

How far is it from Altona to Berlin?

The distance between Altona and Berlin is 291 km. The road distance is 286.6 km.

How do I travel from Altona to Berlin without a car?

The best way to get from Altona to Berlin without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs €14 - €210.

How long does it take to get from Altona to Berlin?

The train from Hamburg-Altona to Berlin Hbf takes 2h 4m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Altona to Berlin bus from?

Altona to Berlin bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Altona to Berlin train from?

Altona to Berlin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg-Altona station.

Train, bus or fly from Altona to Berlin?

The best way to get from Altona to Berlin is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs €14 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 4h 16m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €330 and takes 5h 8m.

Where does the Altona to Berlin bus arrive?

Altona to Berlin bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Altona to Berlin train arrive?

Altona to Berlin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Berlin Hbf station.

Can I drive from Altona to Berlin?

Yes, the driving distance between Altona to Berlin is 287 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Altona to Berlin.

How do I get a train ticket from Altona to Berlin?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Altona to Berlin?

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Where can I stay near Berlin?

There are 2665+ hotels available in Berlin.

Can I share a ride from Altona to Berlin?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Altona and Berlin. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Altona to Berlin - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and rideshare

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There are 6 ways to get from Altona to Berlin by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Berlin Hbftrain 28 / ...
2h 4m
€14–210
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Hamburg to Berlinrideshare 280.5 km
3h 20m
€9–21
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1360a / ...
4h 16m
€23–38
Drive 286.6 km
1. Drive from Altona to Berlincar 286.6 km
2h 37m
€42–60
Fly
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane HAM - BER
5h 8m
€126–324
Train via Hamburg-Bergedorf
1. Take the train from Altona to Bergedorftrain S7 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Bergedorf to Berlin Hbftrain Ice
3h 16m
€33–74

Altona to Berlin by train

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Distance: 291 km
Duration: 2h 4m

What companies run services between Altona, Germany and Berlin, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg-Altona to Berlin Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €50–210 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof every 3 hours. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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