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There are 5 ways to get from Berlin ZOB to Hamburg by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via S Spandau Bhf

    best
    1. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Hamburg Hbftrain train 28 / ...
    2h 26m
    €33–223

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus bus 050 / ...
    3h 15m
    €19–110

  3. Drive 281.7 km

    1. Drive from Berlin ZOB to Hamburgcar car 281.7 km
    2h 28m
    €41–58

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane plane BER - HAM
    5h 29m
    €117–312

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain train Rj
    2h 59m
    €33–233

Berlin ZOB to Hamburg by foot and train

Calendar229Weekly Services
Duration2h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket€33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 282.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between Berlin ZOB, Germany and Hamburg, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from S Spandau Bhf to Hamburg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €50–220 and the journey takes 1h 38m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €24–45 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Three other operators also service this route.

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