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

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg-Altona to Berlin is to bus which costs €26 - €45 and takes 4h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamburg-Altona to Berlin is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs €14 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg-Altona and Berlin?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamburg-Altona to Berlin. However, there are services departing from Bf. Altona and arriving at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg-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 Hamburg-Altona to Berlin?

The distance between Hamburg-Altona and Berlin is 291 km. The road distance is 286.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Hamburg-Altona to Berlin without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs €14 - €230.

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

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

Where do I catch the Hamburg-Altona to Berlin bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Hamburg-Altona to Berlin train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Hamburg-Altona to Berlin?

The best way to get from Hamburg-Altona to Berlin is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs €14 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 4h 28m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €320 and takes 5h 13m.

Where does the Hamburg-Altona to Berlin bus arrive?

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

Where does the Hamburg-Altona to Berlin train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hamburg-Altona to Berlin?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg-Altona to Berlin is 286 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Hamburg-Altona to Berlin.

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

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Where can I stay near Berlin?

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

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best
1. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Berlin Hbftrain 28 / ...
2h 4m
€14–230
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus 050 / ...
4h 28m
€27–43
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Hamburg Hbf to Berlin Hbfnighttrain 301
3h 42m
€37–58
Drive 286.4 km
1. Drive from Hamburg-Altona to Berlincar 286.4 km
2h 37m
€41–59
Fly
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane HAM - BER
5h 13m
€116–316

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Distance: 291 km
Duration: 2h 4m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg-Altona to Berlin Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €50–230 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 hourly. Tickets cost €24–40 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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