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Miniatur Wunderland
World-famous model railway and miniature world in Speicherstadt, known for extraordinary detail and broad appeal to adults and children.
Cheapest price
$32
Average price
$41
Fastest journey
10 h 40 m
Average duration
11 h
Buses per day
2
Distance
335 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Dusseldorf Airport to Hamburg Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dusseldorf Airport to Hamburg Hbf will cost around $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.
Of the 2 buses that leave Dusseldorf Airport for Hamburg Hbf on Mon, Jun 22, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct buses cover the 335 km distance in an average of 11 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 40 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest buses will take 11 h 20 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.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dusseldorf Airport to Hamburg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $126.
Distance: 208 miles (335 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$42 Average price Cheapest | $98 Average price | $254 Average price | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 39m Average total duration 5h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Dusseldorf Airport to Hamburg Hbf:
A bus is $55 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dusseldorf Airport to Hamburg Hbf costing on average $98 (€80).
A bus is $212 (€173) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dusseldorf Airport to Hamburg Hbf costing on average $254 (€208).
Other travel options to Hamburg Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 35m.
Bus takes on average 5h 9m.
Tickets start at around $42 (€35) compared to roughly $71 (€58) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $28 (€23). The journey takes 5h 9m versus 4h 17m 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 BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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 Rheinbahn AG | Departure Time 12:09AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 6h31 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Rheinbahn AG | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Rheinbahn AG | Departure Time 11:39PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 7h01 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $53 |
The table below shows live departures for Dusseldorf Airport to Hamburg Hbf buses for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:45 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 10h05 | 5:50 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
![]() | 10:35 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 11h20 | 9:55 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:35 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 10h40 | 10:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Dusseldorf Airport to Hamburg Hbf run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 10:35, the last at 19:45. The fastest bus covers the 208 miles (335 km) distance in 6h 45m.
Distance 208 miles (335 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 6h 45m |
First bus 10:35 AM |
Last bus 7:45 PM |
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