4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Dortmund to Hamburg
Cheapest price
€21
Average price
€30
Fastest journey
3 h 10 m
Average duration
3 h 38 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
287 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Dortmund to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dortmund to Hamburg will cost around €30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €21.
Of the 10 buses that leave Dortmund for Hamburg on Fri, Nov 14, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 14 the direct buses cover the 287 km distance in an average of 3 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .
On Fri, Nov 14 the slowest buses will take 4 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare bus and train for Dortmund to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a flight costs an average of €86.
Distance: 287 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€24 Average price Cheapest | €39 Average price | €208 Average price |
4h 28m Average total duration 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 49m Average total duration 3h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Dortmund to Hamburg bus times
The table below shows live departures for Dortmund to Hamburg buses for today, Thursday, November 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 7h45 | 6:35 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, November 14 | |||||
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 12:00 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 5h54 | 5:54 PM Hamburg Harburg | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 12:00 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 5h15 | 5:15 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus+FlixTrain | 12:00 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 6h07 | 6:07 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| FlixTrain+FlixBus | 4:31 PM Dortmund Hbf | 6h24 | 10:55 PM Hamburg, S Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Bus from Dortmund to Hamburg
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Buses from Dortmund to Hamburg run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €14 but you can travel from only €14 by train.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 287 km distance in 5h 10m.
Distance 287 km |
Average bus duration 3h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price €14 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 5h 10m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus from Dortmund to HamburgYou can travel by bus between Dortmund to Hamburg with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus for as low as €14. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Dortmund to Hamburg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dortmund to Hamburg by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hamburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Dortmund, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Dortmund Signal-Iduna-Park, Dortmund and Dortmund, Hauptbahnhof. When arriving in Hamburg, you can end your route in coach stations like Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, Hamburg, S Hamburg Airport and Hamburg, Bahnhof Harburg.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Dortmund Signal-Iduna-Park, which is located around 2.7 miles (4.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, located 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Dortmund to Hamburg
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Express (in the station)
- Bistro Central (0.2 km)
- Restaurant Heimatliebe (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 452, 453, 460 Metro: U41, U45, U47, U49 Train: S1, S2, S5
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria im ZOB (in the station)
- Burger Lounge (0.3 km)
- Café Paris (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 3, 120, 124, 130 Metro: U1, U3 Train: S1, S21
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Nordsee (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 112, 120, 124 Metro: U1, U2, U3 Train: S1, S2, S3
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