By Manuella Irwin
Updated: Apr 2, 2026
6 min read
Reviewed by Martin Pаnауоtоv
Quick Answer: The moving costs from Berlin to Hamburg averages from €728 to €2,080 depending on how much you’re moving, how big is your home, your approximate move date, and whether you do the packing yourself or the movers do that for you. For immediate price estimate you can request a moving cost estimate.
In this post, we will lay out everything you need to know for your upcoming move to Hamburg. After careful research we've gathered data on rough moving costs based on feedback from people that have moved the route recently. We have also selected moving companies with positive feedback that perform moves from Berlin.
Moving 289 miles is no joke. Here's what you need to know.
Hiring a moving company to move your entire home is a big deal.
We’ve researched over 1200 interstate moving companies, cross-referencing customer reviews, license data, insurance information, and federal requirements to find you the best long distance moving companies in the industry.
If you’re moving a 1 bedroom home worth of stuff or more, these are the best full service moving companies based on our research.
"The service and advice were just great. I've moved several times. The Sachsen Express Umzüge team is absolutely professional. An inspection was made in advance. My questions were always answered in a friendly manner and I was given very good advic..."
"Very satisfied. Very friendly. Worked fast. Lots of furniture dismantled, that was very helpful! We are happy to recommend the company to others. Thank you so much :-)."
"Robert, Domenik, Aurel und Alex haben super Arbeit geleistet. Sie haben Lösungen gefunden, die sich schwierig dargestellt haben. Der Umzug ging o..."
"Discussed several times due to negative experiences during the last move, also with Movinga: We wanted a 12t truck and 4 (!) movers. This was also promised after consultation with the dispatcher. What finally happened? A Polish van, 2.8t. 3 men, o..."
"Umzug aus dem EG in das 2.OG o. Fahrstuhl mit sehr schweren Vollholzmöbeln hat super geklappt. Fröhliche engagierte Truppe die echt hart gearbeitet..."
"Our move from Niebüll to Celle took place on May 16, 2023 - a day later than planned, but we didn't mind. The movers called me about 20 minutes before they arrived in Niebüll to announce their arrival time. They were very friendly, polite and ..."
"The moving team helped my family during a very difficult time. After my mother died, they cleared out her house and moved my brother. They were available to us at short notice and responded to our individual needs in a very friendly and profession..."
"The company was recommended to me by a contact. The forwarding from Berlin to the south of Germany was scheduled for November, but was only carried out 4 months later after a court had ordered the company MOVING BIEN to deliver. The first delivery..."
"This was my second move with Nova Removals and I was very satisfied again. Despite the pouring rain, very friendly and careful. . Young team that looks like they enjoy their job. . I would book it again anytime!"
"I am very satisfied with the company, everything worked out on time and minimal injuries that happen with every move. But top colleagues and expert people who have installed everything perfectly and check for leaks. Can only recommend it. Greeting..."
"We asked for an offer for the transport of pre-packed pallets with moving boxes, light work, regional, manageable calculation, no on-site inspection necessary and received a direct rejection because allegedly there was no vehicle with a tail lift ..."
"I entrusted DMS with my move because my parents had had good experiences with the group of companies many years ago. However, my move ended up being carried out by a Polish subcontractor. The first delivery attempt failed because the driver did no..."
"The very worst moving company I have ever come across. Lots of things broken. Are not even able to properly reassemble the dismantled furniture. No specialists available, only short-term recruited staff without relocation experience. Broke off the..."
"I cannot recommend the removal company Heldmann Umzüge in Berlin. The services were poorly carried out and the walls of the new apartment (new construction - brand new) were damaged without communicating this. Only half of the items I told the hea..."
"Left sitting on the moving day ... Called over 5 times, nobody answered. We'd have to look for a real company. We pass the invoice on to RA and we see what will become of it"
"Great boss, great employees! Competent, service-oriented, hard-working! Best moving company ever! Many thanks to the Kraus family and their highly motivated, friendly and service-oriented employees. We are excited!! Thank you thank you thank you!"
"Engelmann Umzüge a company that can create problems for its customers. Oddly, I was contacted two days before the move to change the date of the move. Concerned that the move would be cancelled, I was flexible with the unloading date. The willingn..."
"The company denies that it caused any damage to the old apartment. In the new home, the employees puked in the neighboring basement. You have not apologized to the homeowners."
"The team at the "Alaunkids" daycare center in Dresden would like to thank them very much for the quick, uncomplicated help. "The Heinzelmännchen" provided us with a vehicle and a driver free of charge for transporting materials..."
"Schlimmste Umzugsfirma aller Zeiten: Parkett verkratzt, Möbel zerstört und dabei noch superunfreundlich gewesen. Da das Unternehmen nicht versicher..."
"If you always want excitement and hassle in addition to increased adrenaline levels when moving, you should definitely move with this company. I can summarize my move as follows: lateness of the employees (due to incorrect planning), incompetence ..."
"Ich muss sagen das bei der Firma Lehmann, nur die geringsten Fälle von Umzügen eine gute Bewertung da stehen lässt, das liegt da dran das Herr Lehm..."
"!! The company is now insolvent !! AZ 35 IN 13/17 AG Potsdam I can only warn everyone strongly against moving with this company. Our move in August 2016 from Hamburg to Upper Bavaria was pure Catastrophe ! The moving van ordered and conf..."
"Durch des übereilten Termins ist es ein hektischer Umzug geworden, dennoch waren die Jungs immer nett, fleißig und haben den Umzug, anscheinend ru..."
"I moved with Gundelfinger shortly before Christmas. Due to the enormous price difference compared to the competition (around €1000 cheaper), I decided on the company and had already taken into account that not everything would go smoothly. Viewing..."
If you’re just trying to ship a few items, here’s a list of our recommended services for small moves.
We went through all moving reviews in this route and the cost of those moves to calculate these historical average moving costs. We estimate that a move like that could cost around €728 - €2,080. These rough estimates are based on the average distance of 289 miles between the cities.
Take note that these average moving costs may vary from the prices you may get if you contact full service Berlin interstate movers for a quote, since these costs are rough estimates and the final moving costs may vary.
Other pricing factors include:
To move from Berlin to Hamburg, a professional moving company will cost between €728 and €2,080. The cost to move a 1 bedroom home will range around €546 and €837, for 2 bedroom and 3 bedroom moving costs are expected to be between €1,053 and €1,755. For larger homes that are 4 bedrooms or more you are looking at €1,456 to €2,392.
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