THE SHORT VERSION
Hamburg to Berlin at a glance.
- From
- Hamburg
- To
- Berlin
- Road distance
- About 290 km
- Straight line
- 254 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~3 h buses take longer
- Return route
- Berlin to Hamburg →
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THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Hamburg
Hamburg has one of Germany's best intercity bus terminals, the ZOB, next to the main railway station, with routes across Germany, Scandinavia and Europe.
- ZOB Hamburg · Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof Hamburg
Adenauerallee, next to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof.
Arriving in Berlin
From ZOB, the S-Bahn (Messe Nord/ICC) and U-Bahn (Kaiserdamm) reach the city centre.
- Berlin ZOB (central bus station) · Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
Messedamm, by the Funkturm in Charlottenburg. Most long-distance coaches. - Other stops
Some services also stop at Alexanderplatz, Südkreuz or BER airport.
Keep the essentials offline
Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.
- Check your stop: some routes also call at the airport or other city stops.
KEEP GOING
From Berlin, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Berlin
More buses from Hamburg
GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Hamburg from Berlin by road?+
About 290 km by road (254 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Hamburg to Berlin take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 3 h by car without stops; bus journeys are usually longer. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.
Where does the bus leave from in Hamburg?+
It depends on the operator. Main options in Hamburg include ZOB Hamburg, and many tourist companies collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Berlin to Hamburg?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Berlin to Hamburg guide.
Where does the bus from Hamburg arrive in Berlin?+
It depends on the operator. In Berlin, services use Berlin ZOB (central bus station), Other stops. From ZOB, the S-Bahn (Messe Nord/ICC) and U-Bahn (Kaiserdamm) reach the city centre.
How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Berlin?+
From ZOB, the S-Bahn (Messe Nord/ICC) and U-Bahn (Kaiserdamm) reach the city centre.
What kind of bus runs from Hamburg to Berlin?+
It varies by operator and departure. Routes in this region are served by a mix of sleeper buses, seated coaches and smaller limousine vans. Check the vehicle type, seat layout and luggage allowance for your departure on 12Go before you book.
Can I book the Hamburg to Berlin bus online?+
Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.
Where can I go next from Berlin by bus?+
Direct buses from Berlin include Prague, Frankfurt, Warsaw, Munich, Amsterdam and more. See all connections on our Berlin bus page.
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Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Station information reviewed 2026-10-09. Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.
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