What is the distance between Copenhagen and Hamburg?

The distance separating Copenhagen and Hamburg is 179 miles (289 km).

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

If you're headed to Hamburg from Copenhagen, chances are that your bus will leave from Copenhagen Airport and arrive at Hamburg Airport. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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 Lake Alster, CHOCOVERSUM by HACHEZ, Spielbank: Casino Esplanade, Hagenbeck – the wild side of Hamburg and Fish Market.

Bus Copenhagen to Hamburg from $21 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Copenhagen to Hamburg on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:10pm	Copenhagen	5h 50m	10:00pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:50pm	Copenhagen	17h 30m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	4:40pm	CPH Airport	11h 5m	3:45am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

Next departures for Copenhagen to Hamburg on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:30pm	Copenhagen	5h 10m	2:40am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
Bus	9:35am	Copenhagen	5h 10m	2:45pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
Bus	5:50pm	CPH Airport	11h 50m	5:40am	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Copenhagen	6h 40m	5:40am	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	6:25am	Copenhagen	5h 35m	12:00pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	1:40pm	Copenhagen	5h 45m	7:25pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	4:10pm	Copenhagen	5h 50m	10:00pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	9:20pm	Copenhagen	6h 25m	3:45am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

Next departures for Copenhagen to Hamburg on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:40pm	Copenhagen	5h 45m	7:25pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
Bus	9:35am	Copenhagen	5h 10m	2:45pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
Bus	4:00pm	Copenhagen Ingerslevsgade	5h 25m	9:25pm	Hamburg Adenauerallee 74	No tags
Bus	5:50pm	CPH Airport	11h 50m	5:40am	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Copenhagen	6h 40m	5:40am	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	6:25am	Copenhagen	5h 35m	12:00pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	4:10pm	Copenhagen	5h 50m	10:00pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	9:20pm	Copenhagen	6h 25m	3:45am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

Next departures for Copenhagen to Hamburg on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:55am	CPH Airport	6h 5m	12:00pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
Bus	9:35am	Copenhagen	5h 10m	2:45pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
Bus	5:50pm	CPH Airport	11h 50m	5:40am	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Copenhagen	6h 40m	5:40am	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	6:25am	Copenhagen	5h 35m	12:00pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	1:40pm	Copenhagen	5h 45m	7:25pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	4:10pm	Copenhagen	5h 50m	10:00pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	9:20pm	Copenhagen	6h 25m	3:45am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

Next departures for Copenhagen to Hamburg on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:55am	CPH Airport	6h 5m	12:00pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
Bus	9:35am	Copenhagen	5h 10m	2:45pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
Bus	11:00pm	Copenhagen	6h 40m	5:40am	HAM Airport	No tags
Bus	6:25am	Copenhagen	5h 35m	12:00pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	9:20pm	Copenhagen	6h 25m	3:45am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Copenhagen	7h 15m	6:15am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	8:55am	CPH Airport	5h 50m	2:45pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:09 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Copenhagen 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 4 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

4h 30mAverage Duration

179 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$26 - $167	Average Duration5h 50m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$32 - $140	Average Duration5h 8m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$19 - $56	Average Duration4h 30m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,291 reviews

Staff4.1

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.

Sindbad

3.5/51,199 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.5

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DE bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Copenhagen and Hamburg?

Stops in Copenhagen

A - Copenhagen Airport

B - Ingerslevsgade

C - Copenhagen

D - Lyshojgardsvej

E - DFDS Terminalen

Stops in Hamburg

A - Hamburg Airport

B - Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)

C - Harburg

D - Hamburg Altona

E - Volksparkstadion

F - Steinwerder

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Copenhagen to Hamburg by bus

What is the distance between Copenhagen and Hamburg?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Copenhagen 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

11/11

$41

11/12

$66

Today

$36

11/14

$31

11/15

$31

11/16

No data

11/17

$28

11/18

$27

The cheapest trip from Copenhagen to Hamburg was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $27

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 $27 to $101 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 $27 which is on 2025-11-18.