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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
$128
Average price
$190
Fastest journey
1 d 8 h 55 m
Average duration
1 d 11 h 39 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
1546 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bucharest to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bucharest to Hamburg will cost around $190 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $128.
Of the 5 buses that leave Bucharest for Hamburg on Fri, Jun 19, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 1546 km distance in an average of 1 d 11 h 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 8 h 55 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 1 d 14 h 25 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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FlixTrainOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bucharest to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $79. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.5 - 3.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $79, and a train costs an average of $287.
Distance: 960 miles (1546 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$136 Average price Cheapest | $191 Average price | $287 Average price | $306 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
36h 50m Average total duration 36h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 26m Average total duration Fastest 6h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 38h 26m Average total duration 37h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.5 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 4.6 - 9.3kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Bucharest to Hamburg:
A bus is $56 (€46) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bucharest to Hamburg costing on average $191 (€157).
A bus is $151 (€124) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bucharest to Hamburg costing on average $287 (€235).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 36h 20m.
Train takes on average 37h 56m.
Tickets start at around $136 (€111) compared to roughly $306 (€250) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $170 (€139). The journey takes 36h 20m versus 20h 24m 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, Infobus.
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 12:45AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 35h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 35h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $126 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 03:23PM | Duration 36h18 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $152 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 35h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 30h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 43h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 32h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 38h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $148 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 38h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $109 |
The table below shows live departures for Bucharest to Hamburg buses for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 PM București, Autogara Militari | 38h15 | 12:15 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 11:00 PM București, Autogara Militari | 39h16 | 1:16 PM Hamburg Harburg | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 11:00 PM București, Autogara Militari | 36h25 | 10:25 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
FlixBus | 3:45 AM București, Autogara Militari | 35h00 | 1:45 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 3:45 AM București, Autogara Militari | 33h40 | 12:25 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 6:30 AM București, Autogara Militari | 32h55 | 2:25 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Bucharest to Hamburg run on average 4 times per day, taking around 36h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $79 (€65) but you can travel from only $38 (€31) by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:45, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 960 miles (1546 km) distance in 33h 49m.
Distance 960 miles (1546 km) |
Average bus duration 36h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $79 (€65) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 33h 49m |
First bus 3:45 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 84 days |
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