The cheapest and fastest buses from Gothenburg to Hamburg
Cheapest price
€86
Average price
€117
Fastest journey
10 h 30 m
Average duration
11 h 50 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
475 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Gothenburg to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gothenburg to Hamburg will cost around €117 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €86.
Of the 4 buses that leave Gothenburg for Hamburg on Sun, Dec 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 475 km distance in an average of 11 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 30 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 14 h 5 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 train, bus, flight, and ferry for Gothenburg to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €44, and a flight costs an average of €137.
Distance: 475 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Ferry |
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€83 Average price | €95 Average price | €234 Average price | €72 Average price Cheapest |
11h 32m Average total duration 11h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 52m Average total duration 9h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 49m Average total duration 14h 49m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Gothenburg to Hamburg bus times
The table below shows live departures for Gothenburg to Hamburg buses for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 7:50 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 10h35 | 6:25 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 10:00 AM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 10h25 | 8:25 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 12h10 | 1:40 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:10 PM Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen | 14h05 | 5:15 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, December 21 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:30 AM Göteborg, Åkareplatsen | 10h30 | 11:00 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Gothenburg to Hamburg
Buses from Gothenburg to Hamburg run on average 5 times per day, taking around 11h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €51 but you can travel from only €44 by ferry.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 475 km distance in 10h 25m.
Distance 475 km |
Average bus duration 11h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price €51 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 10h 25m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:35 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Infobus, Vy Buss from Gothenburg to HamburgYou can travel by bus between Gothenburg to Hamburg with FlixBus, Infobus, Vy Buss for as low as €44. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Gothenburg to Hamburg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gothenburg 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.

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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Gothenburg to Hamburg
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Nils (in the station)
- Burger King (in the station)
- Espresso House (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 16, 17, 18, 19, 50, 60 Trains: All regional and national s Trams: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 11
- 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
- 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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