How much is the bus ticket from Leipzig to Hamburg?

The cheapest coach tickets from Leipzig to Hamburg start from £14. The average price for this route is around £31. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Leipzig to Hamburg?

The average bus journey time from Leipzig to Hamburg is 7h 40m, covering a distance of 182 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 5h 50m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Leipzig to Hamburg route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Leipzig to Hamburg?

The earliest bus departs from Leipzig to Hamburg at 05:05. And the latest bus departs at 21:55.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Leipzig to Hamburg?

A bus journey from Leipzig to Hamburg produces an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus Leipzig to Hamburg from £11 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Leipzig to Hamburg on 17 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		14:00	Leipzig central station	9h 55m	23:55	HAM Airport	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Leipzig to Hamburg on 18 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:50	Leipzig central station	7h 40m	14:30	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
06:45	Leipzig central station	7h 35m	14:20	HAM Airport	Fastest
14:00	Leipzig central station	9h 55m	23:55	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures from Leipzig to Hamburg on 19 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
05:05	Leipzig central station	7h 10m	12:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest
06:50	Leipzig central station	7h 40m	14:30	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
06:40	Leipzig central station	7h 40m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags
14:00	Leipzig central station	9h 55m	23:55	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures from Leipzig to Hamburg on 20 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:50	Leipzig central station	7h 40m	14:30	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
05:05	Leipzig central station	7h 10m	12:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
06:45	Leipzig central station	7h 35m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags
14:00	Leipzig central station	9h 55m	23:55	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures from Leipzig to Hamburg on 21 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	05:05	Leipzig central station	7h 10m	12:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	09:40	Merkurpromenade	6h 54m	16:34	Hamburg Hbf	Fastest
	06:50	Leipzig central station	7h 40m	14:30	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	09:30	Leipzig central station	7h 4m	16:34	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	10:30	Leipzig central station	7h 15m	17:45	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

Next departures from Leipzig to Hamburg on 22 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:50	Leipzig central station	7h 40m	14:30	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
05:05	Leipzig central station	7h 10m	12:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
06:45	Leipzig central station	7h 35m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags
14:00	Leipzig central station	9h 55m	23:55	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures from Leipzig to Hamburg on 23 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
05:05	Leipzig central station	7h 10m	12:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest
06:50	Leipzig central station	7h 40m	14:30	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
06:45	Leipzig central station	7h 35m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags
14:00	Leipzig central station	9h 55m	23:55	HAM Airport	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Leipzig 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 and with fares starting at just £14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5carpool per day

4hAverage duration

183 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£14 - £93	Average duration7h 40m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£11 - £183	Average duration4h 9m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£14 - £35	Average duration4h	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Leipzig and Hamburg?

Stops in Leipzig

A
Leipzig Hbf
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, Willy-Brandt-Platz, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
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B
Hbf
Goethestraße 11, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
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C
Dittrichring 11
Dittrichring 11, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
D
Goethestraße 5
Leipzig Hbf Ostseite, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
E
Brüderstraße
Brüderstraße, 04103 Leipzig, Germany

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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,631 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11631 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at £14

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Leipzig to Hamburg

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Leipzig to Hamburg?
The cheapest coach tickets from Leipzig to Hamburg start from £14. The average price for this route is around £31. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Leipzig to Hamburg?
The average bus journey time from Leipzig to Hamburg is 7h 40m, covering a distance of 182 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 5h 50m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Leipzig to Hamburg route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Leipzig to Hamburg?
The earliest bus departs from Leipzig to Hamburg at 05:05. And the latest bus departs at 21:55.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Leipzig to Hamburg?
A bus journey from Leipzig to Hamburg produces an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

15/12

No data

16/12

£27

Today

£30

18/12

£28

19/12

£25

20/12

£26

21/12

£27

22/12

£30

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

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

You can expect to pay from £25 to £61 for a bus ticket from Leipzig to Hamburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £25, which is on 2025-12-19.