knowledge Overview
The Hamburg – Berlin route (approx. 290 km) is one of the most important German long-distance coach connections and links the two largest cities of northern and eastern Germany. The main operator is Flixbus; the journey time is around 3 to 4 hours depending on the connection, partly with intermediate stops in the Ludwigslust-Parchim area or at additional Berlin stops such as Berlin Südkreuz. The connection is an inexpensive alternative to the train on one of Germany's most frequented routes.
Operator
The main operator is Flixbus (Flix SE).
Major stops
- Hamburg ZOB (at the Hauptbahnhof)
- Berlin ZOB am Funkturm
Note: timetables and stops are subject to change, see flixbus.de.
Further information
route_travel_time: approx. 3–4 hours
Timetable and fares
The roughly 255-kilometre route is served daily by around 18 to more than 25 Flixbus connections in both directions; the fastest journey takes around 2 hours 45 minutes, typically about 3 to 4 hours. Tickets are dynamically priced and, when booked early, are available from around €11 (as of 2026, subject to change). The lines mostly run directly between the Hamburg central bus station (ZOB) and the Berlin ZOB; other stops include, among others, Berlin Südkreuz and Berlin Alt-Tegel (Karolinenstraße), and night bus services are also offered at night.