How far is Hamburg from Copenhagen by coach?

The distance between Copenhagen and Hamburg by coach is approximately 179 miles (289 km).

What is the best way to go from Copenhagen to Hamburg without a car?

The best way to go from Copenhagen to Hamburg without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Copenhagen to Hamburg from £19 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Copenhagen to Hamburg on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:25	Copenhagen	5h 35m	12:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
Bus	09:35	Copenhagen	5h 10m	14:45	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
Bus	16:00	Copenhagen Ingerslevsgade	5h 25m	21:25	Hamburg Adenauerallee 74	No tags
Bus	17:50	CPH Airport	11h 50m	05:40	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	23:00	Copenhagen	6h 40m	05:40	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures from Copenhagen to Hamburg on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:25	Copenhagen	5h 35m	12:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
Bus	09:35	Copenhagen	5h 10m	14:45	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
Bus	17:50	CPH Airport	11h 50m	05:40	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	23:00	Copenhagen	6h 40m	05:40	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	13:40	Copenhagen	5h 45m	19:25	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

Next departures from Copenhagen to Hamburg on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:55	CPH Airport	6h 5m	12:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
Bus	09:35	Copenhagen	5h 10m	14:45	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
Bus	17:50	CPH Airport	11h 50m	05:40	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	23:00	Copenhagen	6h 40m	05:40	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	06:25	Copenhagen	5h 35m	12:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

Next departures from Copenhagen to Hamburg on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:55	CPH Airport	6h 5m	12:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
Bus	09:35	Copenhagen	5h 10m	14:45	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
Bus	23:00	Copenhagen	6h 40m	05:40	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	06:25	Copenhagen	5h 35m	12:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	21:20	Copenhagen	6h 25m	03:45	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

Next departures from Copenhagen to Hamburg on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:40	Copenhagen	11h 5m	03:45	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest
Bus	20:50	Copenhagen	17h 30m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	14:20	CPH Airport	13h 25m	03:45	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

Next departures from Copenhagen to Hamburg on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:40	CPH Airport	11h 5m	03:45	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
Bus	16:10	Copenhagen	5h 50m	22:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
Bus	20:50	Copenhagen	17h 30m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures from Copenhagen to Hamburg on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:30	Copenhagen	5h 10m	02:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
Bus	09:35	Copenhagen	5h 10m	14:45	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
Bus	17:50	CPH Airport	11h 50m	05:40	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	23:00	Copenhagen	6h 40m	05:40	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	06:25	Copenhagen	5h 35m	12:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Copenhagen to Hamburg

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Hamburg. The journey takes about 4 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

4h 40mAverage duration

179 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£22 - £171	Average duration5h 55m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£25 - £108	Average duration5h 10m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£14 - £41	Average duration4h 40m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Copenhagen and Hamburg?

Stops in Copenhagen

A
Copenhagen Airport
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B
Ingerslevsgade
Ingerslevsgade (opposite DGI-byen), 1704 København V, Denmark
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C
Copenhagen
Jernbanegade 13, 1608 Indre By, , Denmark
D
Lyshojgardsvej
Lyshøjgårdsvej 67, 2500 Valby, Denmark
E
DFDS Terminalen
DFDS Copenhagen Terminal, Dampfærgevej 30, 2100 København, Denmark

Stops in Hamburg

A
Hamburg Airport
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B
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Adenauerallee 78, 20097 Hamburg, Germany
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C
Harburg
Hörstener Str. 1, 21079 Hamburg, Germany
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D
Hamburg Altona
Paul-Nevermann-Platz 13, 22765 Hamburg, Germany
E
Volksparkstadion
Sylvesterallee 7, , 22525 Hamburg, , Germany
F
Steinwerder
Buchheisterstraße 16, , 20457 Hamburg, , Germany

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FlixBus

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Timeliness3.9

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Sindbad

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Staff4.2

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.5

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Copenhagen to Hamburg

How far is Hamburg from Copenhagen by coach?
The distance between Copenhagen and Hamburg by coach is approximately 179 miles (289 km).
What is the best way to go from Copenhagen to Hamburg without a car?
The best way to go from Copenhagen to Hamburg without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

20/11

£25

21/11

£35

Today

£25

23/11

£25

24/11

£22

25/11

£19

26/11

£38

27/11

£64

The cheapest trip from Copenhagen to Hamburg was searched and found on 25 Nov 2025 with a price of £19

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Copenhagen to Hamburg as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £19 to £158 for a bus ticket from Copenhagen to Hamburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £19, which is on 2025-11-25.