What is the distance between Hamburg and Aachen?

The distance between the two cities is 253 miles (408 km).

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

If you're headed to Aachen from Hamburg, chances are that your bus will depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive at Fernbushaltestelle Wilmersdorfer Straße. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off 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 Aachen?

Once in Aachen, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Aachen Cathedral, Centre Charlemagne, Suermondt-Ludwig Museum, Ludwig Forum für Internationale Kunst and Aachener Rathaus.

Bus Hamburg to Aachen from $26 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Hamburg to Aachen on November 15
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:45pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	9h 30m	4:15am	Aachen Henricistraße	CheapestFastest
	3:55am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	10h 25m	2:20pm	Aachen Henricistraße	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	2:50pm	Hamburg Hbf	10h 5m	12:55am	Aachen Henricistraße	No tags
	9:30am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	12h 35m	10:05pm	Aachen Henricistraße	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	3:01pm	Harburg	9h 54m	12:55am	Aachen Henricistraße	No tags
	5:45am	HAM Airport	22h 30m	4:15am	Aachen Henricistraße	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Aachen on November 16
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:45pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	9h 30m	4:15am	Aachen Henricistraße	CheapestFastest
3:55am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	10h 25m	2:20pm	Aachen Henricistraße	No tags
9:30am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	12h 35m	10:05pm	Aachen Henricistraße	No tags
5:45am	HAM Airport	22h 30m	4:15am	Aachen Henricistraße	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 1:24 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Hamburg to Aachen

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Aachen. The journey takes about 5 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

5h 20mAverage Duration

253 milesDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$41 - $139	Average Duration11h 30m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$31 - $233	Average Duration5h 21m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$37 - $53	Average Duration5h 20m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,288 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 Hamburg and Aachen?

Stops in Hamburg

A - Hamburg Airport

B - Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)

C - Harburg

D - Hamburg Altona

E - Volksparkstadion

F - Steinwerder

Stops in Aachen

A - Fernbushaltestelle Wilmersdorfer Straße

B - Wilmersdorfer Str. 997

C - Aachen - Haltestelle Station

D - Aachen (Kühlwetterstraße)

E - Aachen

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Hamburg to Aachen by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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$36

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$33

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The cheapest trip from Hamburg to Aachen was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $33

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

You can expect to pay from $33 to $85 for a bus ticket from Hamburg to Aachen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $33 which is on 2025-11-15.