Berlin to Hamburg distance
The distance from Berlin (Germany) to Hamburg (Germany) is 290 km by road, with a driving time of about 2 h 59 min. The straight-line distance is 256 km (159 miles); Hamburg lies to the WNW of Berlin.
Reverse direction: Hamburg to Berlin distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 256 km | 49 min |
| Car (road) | 290 km | 2 h 59 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Berlin to Hamburg would cost roughly 588–789 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 290 km by road.
Estimated cost of a regular metered taxi under the municipal tariff (base fare + per-kilometre rate, 2026). Tariffs are set per municipality by ordinance and may differ; only the meter in the vehicle is binding. Not a booking, no guarantee.
Berlin
Berlin is located in Berlin, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 52° 31′ 12.02″ N, 13° 24′ 17.83″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 52.52 |
| Longitude | 13.4 |
| Region | Berlin |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 3,685,265 |
Hamburg
Hamburg is located in Hamburg, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 53° 32′ 55.78″ N, 9° 59′ 13.81″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 53.55 |
| Longitude | 9.99 |
| Region | Hamburg |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,862,565 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Berlin and Hamburg is at 53.05° N, 11.72° E.
The nearest town is Cumlosen, Landkreis Prignitz, Brandenburg — about 128 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Berlin from Hamburg?
By car it is 290 km, with a driving time of about 2 h 59 min. The straight-line distance between Berlin and Hamburg is 256 kilometres (159 miles or 138 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Berlin to Hamburg?
The driving distance is 290 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 2 h 59 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Hamburg from Berlin?
Hamburg lies to the WNW (298°) as seen from Berlin.
How long is a flight from Berlin to Hamburg?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 49 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Berlin to Hamburg cost?
Over 290 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Berlin to Hamburg would cost roughly 588–789 € under the municipal tariff — base fare plus per-kilometre rate, 2026. Surcharges, waiting time and luggage are not included; only the meter in the vehicle is binding.
Distances from Berlin
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Berlin → Potsdam | 35 km |
| Berlin → Buckow | 68 km |
| Berlin → Bad Saarow | 73 km |
| Berlin → Wittenberg | 110 km |
| Berlin → Rheinsberg | 110 km |
| Berlin → Cottbus | 126 km |
| Berlin → Magdeburg | 156 km |
| Berlin → Halle (Saale) | 170 km |
Distances from Hamburg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Hamburg → Lüneburg | ≈ 57 km |
| Hamburg → Lübeck | 68 km |
| Hamburg → Timmendorfer Strand | 78 km |
| Hamburg → Kiel | 96 km |
| Hamburg → Wismar | 127 km |
| Hamburg → Bremen | 128 km |
| Hamburg → Hanover | 151 km |
| Hamburg → Oldenburg | 167 km |