For a long time there is no wall dividing Germany into 2 territories alien to each other, and you can freely travel around the great country of Goethe and Bach. The Berlin-Hamburg route is very popular with tourists, so the Ministry of Transport has developed a large network of road connections between these cities.
A train
A train ride will give you the opportunity to see from the windows the flickering landscapes of Brandenburg, Macklenburg-Vorpommern and Schleswig-Holstein lands rich in lakes with crystal clear water, pristine islands of mixed forests carefully protected by law and people, and many national parks.
To travel the 290-kilometer journey by rail, you need to buy a ticket for the Berlin-Hamburg direct high-speed express train, which will take you to your destination within 1 hour and 40 minutes. Comfortable Bahn trains have 1st and 2nd class seats.
Ticket prices
The cost of class 1 tickets is from 80 euros to 120, taking into account the level of service. A trip in the second class of the express train will cost from 39 euros to 65, depending on the comfort of the seat. The earlier (3 months) you order a ticket, the more you can save on its cost. The Bahn express train leaves Berlin every 45 minutes, starting from 7 am to 10 pm. Everything is provided in it for a comfortable trip of passengers: toilets with all hygiene items, buffet, TV, air conditioning.
There are options for other high-speed trains with transfers, which are suitable for those who want to stop in one of the intermediate cities to see some sights. Changes do not affect ticket prices, although the journey takes 2 hours and 10 minutes. The cars are also equipped with high-level comfort
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Bus
Those who are in no hurry can use the services of buses, the trip in which is much cheaper. From the bus station ZOB am Funkturmgthdsq, buses start running from 7.00 am, every 2 hours until 21.00 pm. A bus journey through the beauties of the federal states takes 3 hours and 10 minutes.
Ticket prices
You need to pay 25 euros for a ticket, the bus cabins are equipped with soft comfortable seats, ventilation systems, so that the trip will not be tiring and will allow you to better see the picturesque surroundings. If you go to the Berlinlinienbus.de website and book your ticket online, it will cost 9 euros.
Car
When the whole family is traveling, the most enjoyable trip will be in a private or rented car. In this case, you can stop at any place you like, go out and inspect it, breathe in fresh air, take a picture against the backdrop of some wonderful landscape or landmark. Driving non-stop takes 2.5 to 3 hours.
Thanks to the excellent road markings, numerous signs, you can easily find your way: from Berlin there is a B 114 highway, then you need to turn onto the A10 motorway, get on the A24 from it, and go along this wide autobahn without turning anywhere directly to the famous center of German shipbuilding - Hamburg ...
There are fellow travelers' sites through which you can join groups of 4-5 people and rent a car together. It will be cheaper and will give you the opportunity to find new acquaintances and even friends.
You can use a cheap hitchhiking, but you cannot expect to be embraced by passing drivers right away: you will have to wait, so you need to stock up on an umbrella or extra clothes, water just in case.
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Bicycle
Those who love outdoor activities who organize a bike ride during the period from March to December, when the weather is wonderful, will get the most pleasure. To make the trip pleasant, you can relax, drive slowly, stop, explore the surroundings, spend the night at roadside campsites. There are a lot of them here, there are paid and free ones; the choice can be made on the warmshowers.org website. Special parking facilities are available for bicycles.
Plane
Business wealthy people can use flights. The flight to Hamburg by plane will cost 200 euros, but it takes longer, since there are no direct air routes, but only with transfers. It all depends on the choice of tourists, on their capabilities and interests.
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