What is the distance between Basel and Hamburg?

The distance separating Basel and Hamburg is 427 miles (689 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Basel to Hamburg?

If you're headed to Hamburg from Basel, chances are that your bus will leave from Basel Central Station and arrive at Hamburg Airport. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Hamburg?

Once in Hamburg, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Hamburg’s Sightseeing Tours, Cap San Diego, Spielbank: Casino Esplanade, Holy Hamburg and Elbphilharmonie Plaza.

Bus Basel to Hamburg from $37 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Basel to Hamburg on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:40pm	Basel Central Station	20h 40m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	6:35pm	Basel Central Station	18h	12:35pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
Bus	6:35pm	Basel Central Station	12h 25m	7:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1d 3h	12:40am	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	10:05pm	Basel Central Station	1d 2h	12:40am	HAM Airport	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Basel to Hamburg

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Hamburg. The journey takes about 8 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $71, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

8h 10mAverage Duration

427 milesDistance

29kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$44 - $259	Average Duration19h 15m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$60 - $167	Average Duration13h 23m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$71 - $90	Average Duration8h 10m	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Basel and Hamburg?

Stops in Basel

A
Basel Central Station
Meret Oppenheim-Strasse 35, 4053 Gundeldingen Basel, Switzerland
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B
Basel Badischer Bahnhof
Basel Bad, Schwarzwaldallee 200, 4058 Basel, Switzerland
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C
Basel Bahnhofs
Centralbahnstrasse 18, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
D
Arrêt d'autobus Basel
Allschwilerstrasse 73, 4055 Basel, Switzerland
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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

3.5/511,388 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,143 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Basel to Hamburg by bus

What is the distance between Basel and Hamburg?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Basel to Hamburg?
What are the best sights and things to do in Hamburg?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/19

$46

11/20

$46

Today

$39

11/22

$41

11/23

$41

11/24

$38

11/25

$44

11/26

$50

The cheapest trip from Basel to Hamburg was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $38

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

You can expect to pay from $38 to $100 for a bus ticket from Basel to Hamburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $38 which is on 2025-11-24.