How to get from Südkreuz to Hamburg
- 255 km as the crow flies
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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
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We compared the ways to travel from Südkreuz to Hamburg: train. The two cities are about 255 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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255 km
Südkreuz to Hamburg: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Südkreuz → Bernautrain
Deutsche Bahn·6m - 2Bernau → BerlintrainDeutsche Bahn·31m
- 3Berlin → HamburgtrainDeutsche Bahn·2h 01m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
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Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Südkreuz to Hamburg works
Start with a Deutsche Bahn train from Südkreuz to Bernau, about 6 min. Transfer in Bernau and continue by Deutsche Bahn train on to Berlin (31 min). Transfer in Berlin and continue by Deutsche Bahn train on to Hamburg (2h 1m). In total it's roughly €40 over 7h 7m, 2 transfers.
Südkreuz to Hamburg: common questions
Is there a train from Südkreuz to Hamburg?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Hamburg from Südkreuz?
About 255 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Südkreuz to Hamburg?
On this route you travel with Deutsche Bahn.
What is the cheapest way to get from Südkreuz to Hamburg?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Deutsche Bahn
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026