What is the distance between Düsseldorf and Hamburg?

The distance between the two cities is 211 miles (340 km).

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

If you're headed to Hamburg from Düsseldorf, chances are that your bus will depart from ZOB am Hbf and arrive at Hamburg Airport. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your 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, Miniatur Wunderland, St. Michaelis Church, Lake Alster and Elbphilharmonie Plaza.

Bus Düsseldorf to Hamburg from $13 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Düsseldorf to Hamburg on November 15
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:05am	ZOB am Hbf	7h 10m	6:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
	5:05am	ZOB am Hbf	5h 40m	10:45am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
	3:30am	Düsseldorf Airport	13h 25m	4:55pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:38pm	Hbf	7h 17m	11:55pm	HAM Airport	No tags
	4:50pm	Düsseldorf Airport	12h 45m	5:35am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

Next departures for Düsseldorf to Hamburg on November 16
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:05am	ZOB am Hbf	5h 40m	10:45am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest
	3:30am	Düsseldorf Airport	13h 25m	4:55pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:38pm	Hbf	7h 17m	11:55pm	HAM Airport	No tags
	4:50pm	Düsseldorf Airport	12h 45m	5:35am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
	11:05am	ZOB am Hbf	7h 10m	6:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

Next departures for Düsseldorf to Hamburg on November 17
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:05am	ZOB am Hbf	5h 40m	10:45am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest
	3:30am	Düsseldorf Airport	13h 25m	4:55pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:38pm	Hbf	7h 17m	11:55pm	HAM Airport	No tags
	4:50pm	Düsseldorf Airport	12h 45m	5:35am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

Next departures for Düsseldorf to Hamburg on November 19
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:38am	Hbf	6h 52m	3:30pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest
	4:50pm	Düsseldorf Airport	12h 45m	5:35am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
	9:40pm	ZOB am Hbf	16h 40m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags
	9:40pm	ZOB am Hbf	9h 55m	7:35am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

Next departures for Düsseldorf to Hamburg on November 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:05am	ZOB am Hbf	7h 10m	6:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest
	3:30am	Düsseldorf Airport	13h 25m	4:55pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:38pm	Hbf	7h 17m	11:55pm	HAM Airport	No tags
	4:50pm	Düsseldorf Airport	12h 45m	5:35am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

Next departures for Düsseldorf to Hamburg on November 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:05am	ZOB am Hbf	7h 10m	6:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest
	3:30am	Düsseldorf Airport	13h 25m	4:55pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:38pm	Hbf	7h 17m	11:55pm	HAM Airport	No tags
	4:50pm	Düsseldorf Airport	12h 45m	5:35am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Düsseldorf 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 and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15carpool per day

4hAverage Duration

211 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$17 - $168	Average Duration9h 20m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$13 - $210	Average Duration3h 52m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$18 - $49	Average Duration4h	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,313 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.

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Where are the popular stops in Düsseldorf and Hamburg?

Stops in Düsseldorf

A - ZOB am Hbf

B - Hbf

C - Bastionstraße, 24

D - Kurfürstenstraße

E - Kasernenstraße

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 Düsseldorf to Hamburg by bus

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

11/12

$36

11/13

$23

Today

$59

11/15

$22

11/16

$29

11/17

$22

11/18

No data

11/19

$26

The cheapest trip from Düsseldorf to Hamburg was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $22

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

You can expect to pay from $22 to $116 for a bus ticket from Düsseldorf to Hamburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2025-11-15.