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Kunsthalle Hamburg
Major fine arts museum with works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art; one of Germany’s most important museum collections.
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
3 h 5 m
Average duration
3 h 55 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
198 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bielefeld to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bielefeld to Hamburg will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 3 buses that leave Bielefeld for Hamburg on Wed, Jun 17, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct buses cover the 198 km distance in an average of 3 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 5 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest buses will take 4 h 30 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bielefeld 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 2h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a flight costs an average of $263.
Distance: 123 miles (198 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$24 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price | $443 Average price | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 23m Average total duration 4h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bielefeld to Hamburg:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Hamburg costing on average $62 (€51).
A bus is $419 (€339) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bielefeld to Hamburg costing on average $443 (€359).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 10m.
Flight takes on average 4h 23m.
Tickets start at around $24 (€20) compared to roughly $46 (€37) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $22 (€17). The journey takes 3h 10m versus 3h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:42PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 9h13 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
The table below shows live departures for Bielefeld to Hamburg buses for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 7:40 AM Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede | 3h05 | 10:45 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:50 AM Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede | 4h30 | 1:20 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 10:40 AM Bielefeld Hbf | 4h10 | 2:50 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Bielefeld to Hamburg run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 123 miles (198 km) distance in 3h 5m.
Distance 123 miles (198 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 3h 5m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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