How much is the bus ticket from Stuttgart to Hamburg?

The cheapest bus tickets from Stuttgart to Hamburg start from $42. The average price for this route is around $83. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Stuttgart to Hamburg?

The average bus travel time from Stuttgart to Hamburg is 14h 50m, covering a distance of 534 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 40m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Stuttgart to Hamburg route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Stuttgart to Hamburg?

The earliest bus departs from Stuttgart to Hamburg at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Stuttgart to Hamburg?

A bus trip from Stuttgart to Hamburg generates an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus Stuttgart to Hamburg from $46 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Stuttgart to Hamburg on December 15
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:15pm	STR Airport	11h 45m	7:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest
10:50pm	STR Airport	15h 30m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags
11:30pm	Kornwestheim	14h 50m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures for Stuttgart to Hamburg on December 16
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:15pm	STR Airport	11h 45m	7:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
	12:05am	Kornwestheim	8h 40m	8:45am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	4:45am	STR Airport	11h 49m	4:34pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	8:00am	STR Airport	15h 55m	11:55pm	HAM Airport	No tags
	10:50pm	STR Airport	15h 30m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures for Stuttgart to Hamburg on December 17
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	4:45am	STR Airport	11h 49m	4:34pm	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	12:05am	Kornwestheim	8h 40m	8:45am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
	7:15pm	STR Airport	11h 45m	7:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
	8:00am	STR Airport	15h 55m	11:55pm	HAM Airport	No tags
	10:50pm	STR Airport	15h 30m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures for Stuttgart to Hamburg on December 18
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:15pm	STR Airport	11h 45m	7:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
	12:05am	Kornwestheim	8h 40m	8:45am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	4:45am	STR Airport	11h 49m	4:34pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	8:00am	STR Airport	15h 55m	11:55pm	HAM Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	9:40am	STR Airport	10h 54m	8:34pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Stuttgart to Hamburg on December 19
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	9:40am	STR Airport	10h 54m	8:34pm	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
	12:05am	Kornwestheim	8h 40m	8:45am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
	9:00am	STR Airport	11h 15m	8:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	4:45am	STR Airport	11h 49m	4:34pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	7:15pm	STR Airport	11h 45m	7:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

Next departures for Stuttgart to Hamburg on December 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	4:14pm	Hbf	12h 1m	4:15am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
	12:05am	Kornwestheim	8h 40m	8:45am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
	9:00am	STR Airport	11h 15m	8:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	4:45am	STR Airport	11h 49m	4:34pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	7:15pm	STR Airport	11h 45m	7:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

Next departures for Stuttgart to Hamburg on December 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:05am	Kornwestheim	8h 40m	8:45am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest
	9:00am	STR Airport	11h 15m	8:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	4:45am	STR Airport	11h 49m	4:34pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	7:15pm	STR Airport	11h 45m	7:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	9:40am	STR Airport	10h 54m	8:34pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Stuttgart to Hamburg on December 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:15pm	STR Airport	11h 45m	7:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
	12:05am	Kornwestheim	8h 40m	8:45am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
	9:00am	STR Airport	11h 15m	8:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	4:45am	STR Airport	11h 49m	4:34pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	7:20am	STR Airport	11h 47m	7:07pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Stuttgart to Hamburg

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Hamburg. The journey takes about 6 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

6h 50mAverage Duration

534 kmDistance

22kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$42 - $167	Average Duration14h 50m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$27 - $393	Average Duration5h 56m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$42 - $106	Average Duration6h 50m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Stuttgart and Hamburg?

Stops in Stuttgart

A
Stuttgart Airport
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B
Hbf
Arnulf-Klett-Platz 29, 70173 Stuttgart, Germany
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C
Wegpunkt Kornwestheim 2
Westrandstraße, 70806 Kornwestheim, Germany
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D
Wegpunkt Kornwestheim 1
Kornwestheimer Str. 99, 70439 Stuttgart, Germany
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E
Obertürkheim
Bahnhof Obertürkheim 1, 70329 Stuttgart, Germany

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

3.5/511,619 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11619 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $42

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Stuttgart to Hamburg by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Stuttgart to Hamburg?
The cheapest bus tickets from Stuttgart to Hamburg start from $42. The average price for this route is around $83. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Stuttgart to Hamburg?
The average bus travel time from Stuttgart to Hamburg is 14h 50m, covering a distance of 534 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 40m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Stuttgart to Hamburg route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Stuttgart to Hamburg?
The earliest bus departs from Stuttgart to Hamburg at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Stuttgart to Hamburg?
A bus trip from Stuttgart to Hamburg generates an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12-13

$59

12-14

$88

Today

$63

12-16

$61

12-17

$58

12-18

$71

12-19

$89

12-20

$81

The cheapest trip from Stuttgart to Hamburg was searched and found on Dec 17, 2025 with a price of $58

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

You can expect to pay from $58 to $171 for a bus ticket from Stuttgart to Hamburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $58 which is on 2025-12-17.