The cheapest and fastest buses from Vienna to Hamburg
Cheapest price
€60
Average price
€106
Fastest journey
14 h 15 m
Average duration
14 h 36 m
Buses per day
24
Distance
744 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Vienna to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to Hamburg will cost around €106 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €60.
Of the 24 buses that leave Vienna for Hamburg on Fri, Nov 07, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct buses cover the 744 km distance in an average of 14 h 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 14 h 15 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest buses will take 14 h 55 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 Vienna to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €40, and a flight costs an average of €108.
Distance: 744 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€72 Average price Cheapest | €124 Average price | €226 Average price |
15h 22m Average total duration 14h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 36m Average total duration 11h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.7 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Vienna to Hamburg bus times
The table below shows live departures for Vienna to Hamburg buses for today, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 8:10 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 15h05 | 11:15 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 15h10 | 12:40 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 15h50 | 1:20 PM Hamburg, S Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 14h50 | 1:20 PM Hamburg, S Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 20h15 | 7:00 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 18h50 | 7:00 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 20h55 | 10:55 PM Hamburg, S Hamburg Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 20h15 | 10:15 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:25 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 20h30 | 10:55 PM Hamburg, S Hamburg Airport | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 14h30 | 9:00 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
6218499 | 6:40 AM Wien | 14h55 | 9:35 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:55 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 17h50 | 1:45 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 14h30 | 12:00 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 14h15 | 1:45 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 15h05 | 3:15 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 15h35 | 5:05 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 1:35 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 20h20 | 9:55 AM Hamburg Harburg | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 1:35 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 20h33 | 10:08 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:45 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 15h00 | 5:45 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:25 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 16h55 | 9:20 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 16h40 | 9:20 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 15h30 | 11:15 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Vienna to Hamburg
Buses from Vienna to Hamburg run on average 14 times per day, taking around 14h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €40 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 744 km distance in 13h 15m.
Distance 744 km |
Average bus duration 14h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price €40 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 13h 15m |
First bus 00:01 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, ArdaTur, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Ourbus from Vienna to HamburgYou can travel by bus between Vienna to Hamburg with FlixBus, ArdaTur, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Ourbus for as low as €40. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Vienna to Hamburg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna 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 Vienna, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB), Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz and Vienna, Wien Simmering Bahnhof (Simmeringer Platz). 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 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB), which is located around 4.2 miles (6.7 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 Vienna to Hamburg
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Wien (in the station)
- Schnitzelhaus (0.2 km)
- Vienna Sausage Stand (0.3 km).
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1187, 1185, 1183 Train: S7
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 77A, 80A Metro: U3
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant 1 (in the station)
- Restaurant 2 (in the station)
- Restaurant 3 (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 13A, 69A Metro: U1 Train: S1, 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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