What is the travel distance from Hanover to Hamburg?

The distance between the two cities is 83 miles (133 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Hanover to Hamburg start their journey at Hannover ZOB and wind up at Hamburg Airport. These are the primary departure and arrival 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 Hamburg’s Sightseeing Tours, Lake Alster, Town Hall, Hagenbeck – the wild side of Hamburg and Elbphilharmonie Plaza.

Bus Hanover to Hamburg from $8 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Hanover to Hamburg on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:20pm	Hannover ZOB	9h 25m	2:45am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	8:15pm	Hannover ZOB	10h 30m	6:45am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

Next departures for Hanover to Hamburg on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:30am	Hannover ZOB	2h 5m	7:35am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
Bus	9:15pm	Hannover ZOB	2h	11:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
Bus	6:40am	Hannover ZOB	2h 5m	8:45am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	10:05am	Hannover ZOB	2h 10m	12:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Hannover ZOB	3h 30m	2:30pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

Next departures for Hanover to Hamburg on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:40am	Hannover ZOB	2h 5m	8:45am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
Bus	5:00am	Hannover ZOB	2h	7:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
Bus	5:30am	Hannover ZOB	2h 5m	7:35am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	10:05am	Hannover ZOB	2h 10m	12:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Hannover ZOB	3h 30m	2:30pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

Next departures for Hanover to Hamburg on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:40am	Hannover ZOB	2h 5m	8:45am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
Bus	5:00am	Hannover ZOB	2h	7:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
Bus	5:30am	Hannover ZOB	2h 5m	7:35am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	10:05am	Hannover ZOB	2h 10m	12:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Hannover ZOB	3h 30m	2:30pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

Next departures for Hanover to Hamburg on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:40am	Hannover ZOB	2h 5m	8:45am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
Bus	5:00am	Hannover ZOB	2h	7:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
Bus	10:05am	Hannover ZOB	2h 10m	12:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	5:45am	Hannover ZOB	8h 35m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures for Hanover to Hamburg on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:40am	Hannover ZOB	2h 5m	8:45am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:05am	Hannover ZOB	2h 10m	12:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	1:05pm	Hannover ZOB	2h 25m	3:30pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	5:45am	Hannover ZOB	8h 35m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Hanover 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 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18carpool per day

1h 40mAverage Duration

83 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$11 - $84	Average Duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$12 - $108	Average Duration1h 18m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$8 - $22	Average Duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,378 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.

FlixBus Hanover Hamburg recent customer reviews

The timetable was misleading, 7 was written between 6AM and 9 AM while it was 7 PM and caused me to buy a wrong ticket. 7PM is better to be written as 19 or in chronological order

Mahsa B.

September 19, 2024

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Where are the popular stops in Hanover and Hamburg?

Stops in Hanover

A - Hannover ZOB

B - Hannover

C - Hannover Hauptbahnhof

D - Hanover Bus Stop

E - Zentrale Omnibus Bahnhof- Bushalte 5C Ecke Hamburger Allee/Cellerstrasse

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 Hanover to Hamburg by bus

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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

11/17

$33

11/18

$31

Today

$33

11/20

$11

11/21

No data

11/22

$11

11/23

$10

11/24

No data

The cheapest trip from Hanover to Hamburg was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $10

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

You can expect to pay from $10 to $33 for a bus ticket from Hanover to Hamburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $10 which is on 2025-11-23.