How much is the bus ticket from Düsseldorf to Hamburg?

The cheapest bus tickets from Düsseldorf to Hamburg start from $16. The average price for this route is around $42. 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 Düsseldorf to Hamburg?

The average bus trip duration from Düsseldorf to Hamburg is 12h 40m, covering a distance of 208 miles (335 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 40m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Düsseldorf to Hamburg route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 4 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Düsseldorf to Hamburg?

The earliest bus departs from Düsseldorf to Hamburg at 12:20am. And the latest bus departs at 9:40pm.

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

A bus trip from Düsseldorf to Hamburg generates an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

Bus Düsseldorf to Hamburg from $13 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Düsseldorf to Hamburg on December 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Flixtrain + Flixbus		4:38pm	Hbf	7h 17m	11:55pm	HAM Airport	CheapestFastest
		4:50pm	Düsseldorf Airport	12h 45m	5:35am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

Next departures for Düsseldorf to Hamburg on December 18
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:20am	ZOB am Hbf	6h 20m	6:40am	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 December 19
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:20am	ZOB am Hbf	6h 20m	6:40am	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
	3:45am	Düsseldorf Airport	16h 30m	8:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
	4:50pm	Düsseldorf Airport	12h 45m	5:35am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

Next departures for Düsseldorf to Hamburg on December 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)	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	12:38pm	Hbf	11h 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 December 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)	Cheapest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:05am	ZOB am Hbf	4h 50m	2:55pm	Harburg	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
	3:45am	Düsseldorf Airport	16h 30m	8:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:54 PM CET.

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 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13carpool per day

4h 10mAverage Duration

211 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$16 - $121	Average Duration12h 40m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$16 - $200	Average Duration3h 48m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$17 - $49	Average Duration4h 10m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Düsseldorf and Hamburg?

Stops in Düsseldorf

A
ZOB am Hbf
Fernbusbahnhof/Hbf Worringer Str. 140, 40210 Düsseldorf, Germany
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B
Hbf
Konrad-Adenauer-Platz 14, 40210 Düsseldorf, Germany
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C
Bastionstraße, 24
Bastionstraße 24, 40213 Düsseldorf, Germany
D
Kurfürstenstraße
Kurfürstenstraße, 40210 Düsseldorf, Germany
E
Kasernenstraße
Kasernenstraße 3, 40213 Düsseldorf, 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

3.5/511,617 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.

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Hamburg?
The cheapest bus tickets from Düsseldorf to Hamburg start from $16. The average price for this route is around $42. 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 Düsseldorf to Hamburg?
The average bus trip duration from Düsseldorf to Hamburg is 12h 40m, covering a distance of 208 miles (335 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 40m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Düsseldorf to Hamburg route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 4 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Düsseldorf to Hamburg?
The earliest bus departs from Düsseldorf to Hamburg at 12:20am. And the latest bus departs at 9:40pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Düsseldorf to Hamburg?
A bus trip from Düsseldorf to Hamburg generates an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel 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

$38

12/14

$48

Today

$36

12/16

$22

12/17

$20

12/18

$30

12/19

$33

12/20

$38

The cheapest trip from Düsseldorf to Hamburg was searched and found on Dec 17, 2025 with a price of $20

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 $20 to $114 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 $20 which is on 2025-12-17.