The cheapest and fastest buses from Stuttgart to Hamburg
Cheapest price
€36
Average price
€43
Fastest journey
6 h 50 m
Average duration
11 h 14 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
536 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Stuttgart to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stuttgart to Hamburg will cost around €43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €36.
Of the 5 buses that leave Stuttgart for Hamburg on Wed, Nov 05, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct buses cover the 536 km distance in an average of 11 h 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 50 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest buses will take 17 h 45 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, and flight for Stuttgart to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, and a flight costs an average of €92.
Distance: 536 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€47 Average price Cheapest | €112 Average price | €258 Average price |
10h 17m Average total duration 9h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 35m Average total duration 7h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Stuttgart to Hamburg bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:35 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 17h45 | 1:20 PM Hamburg, S Hamburg Airport | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 9:45 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 12h10 | 9:55 AM Hamburg Harburg | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 9:45 PM Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 12h23 | 10:08 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Stuttgart to Hamburg
Distance 536 km |
Average bus duration 9h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price €26 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 11h 15m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Stuttgart to HamburgYou can travel by bus between Stuttgart to Hamburg with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as €26. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Stuttgart to Hamburg
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Local Bakery (in the station)
- Available outside the station for convenient access to the city and surrounding areas.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 122, 806, X3 Train: S2, S3
- 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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