Late on Berlin Hauptbahnhof → Hamburg Hauptbahnhof? Here's What You're Owed.
If your train arrived 60+ minutes late, you're legally entitled to money back. We get it for you.
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- Claims settled in 4–8 weeks
Around 36.8% of trains on this route arrive late. That's not a bad day — that's a pattern. And every one of those delayed passengers is owed money. Most never claim. Under EU 2021/782, if your train arrived 60 or more minutes late, you get 25% of your ticket back. Two hours or more? 50% back. On a typical fare for this route, that's Up to EUR 75 on a EUR 149 ticket. We get it back for you. You pay nothing unless we win.
What Compensation Are You Owed?
60 minutes late: 25% of your ticket price. Two hours late: 50% of your ticket price. For a real example: Up to EUR 75 on a EUR 149 ticket. Calculated on what you actually paid — discounts and sale fares included.
Compensation under EU Regulation 2021/782
| Delay | You are owed | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 60–119 minutes | 25% of ticket price | €25 on a €100 ticket |
| 120+ minutes | 50% of ticket price | €50 on a €100 ticket |
| Cancellation | Full refund or rerouting | Full ticket price refunded |
| Missed connection | 25–50% based on total delay | Calculated on full journey ticket |
| Regulation | EU 2021/782 | |
Why This Route Has a Delay Problem
The main causes on this route: Hamburg Hauptbahnhof congestion, Infrastructure maintenance, Flixtrain schedule conflicts, Weather on open stretches. Delays are worst in December, January, February. Here's what matters: none of these let the operator off the hook. Congestion, technical failures, infrastructure issues — that's on them, not you. Regulators consistently side with passengers on these claims. If they try to reject yours, we appeal. See the FAQ on disputed claims.
How We Get Your Money Back
- 1
Tell us your journey — takes 30 seconds. Your route, your ticket price, and when you arrived. That's it. We do the rest.
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We verify the delay and calculate exactly what you're owed. We check the actual arrival time against your scheduled arrival under EU 2021/782. 60–119 minutes late = 25% back. 120+ minutes = 50% back.
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We file the claim with Deutsche Bahn or Flixtrain on your behalf. We write the claim, submit it, and chase it. If they reject it, we appeal. If they go quiet, we escalate to the rail regulator.
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You get paid. We take 25% — only if we win.. When the money lands, we take our cut. If the claim fails for any reason, you pay nothing. Zero.
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Your Questions, Straight Answers
My Berlin to Hamburg train was over an hour late. Do I have a claim?
Almost certainly. About 37% of services on this route are delayed. If you arrived in Hamburg 60+ minutes after your scheduled arrival, you're owed 25% of your fare. Two hours late? 50%. We check and claim for you.
I was on Flixtrain, not DB. Can I still claim?
Yes. EU Regulation 2021/782 covers Flixtrain just like Deutsche Bahn. If your Flixtrain was 60+ minutes late, you have a valid claim.
DB says the delay was caused by a strike. Do I still get paid?
Yes. Strikes by DB or Flixtrain's own staff are not force majeure under EU law. They cannot use their own strike to avoid paying you. We push back on this every time.
How much am I owed for a Berlin to Hamburg delay?
60–119 minutes late: 25% of what you paid. 120+ minutes: 50%. On a EUR 149 ticket, that's EUR 37.25 to EUR 74.50.
How long do I have to claim?
90 days from the date of travel. After that, journey records get deleted and claims become very difficult. Check now.
Last updated: March 2026