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Miniatur Wunderland
World-famous model railway and miniature world in Speicherstadt, known for astonishing detail and strong appeal for all ages.
Cheapest price
$128
Average price
$140
Fastest journey
21 h 55 m
Average duration
22 h 25 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
1094 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Florence to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence to Hamburg will cost around $140 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $128.
It's difficult to get from Florence to Hamburg without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Florence to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $74. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.1 - 2.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $74, and a flight costs an average of $44.
Distance: 679 miles (1094 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$114 Average price Cheapest | $217 Average price | $171 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
21h 34m Average total duration 21h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.1 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.3 - 6.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Hamburg:
A bus is $103 (€83) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Hamburg costing on average $217 (€175).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 4m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixTrain | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 10:33PM | Duration 22h28 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 22h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 22h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 29h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 26h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 27h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 26h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 12:34PM | Duration 31h39 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 27h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 23h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 31h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $169 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 23h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 01:16PM | Duration 27h26 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $156 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 01:16PM | Duration 26h56 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $137 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 10:34AM | Duration 23h44 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 04:34PM | Duration 29h19 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 11:34AM | Duration 23h44 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $141 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 12:34PM | Duration 23h44 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $132 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 26h50 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 26h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 08:34PM | Duration 28h24 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 07:16PM | Duration 26h31 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 08:34PM | Duration 26h24 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $252 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 21h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 21h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $127 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 31h10 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 22h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 31h10 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 22h45 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 31h10 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $117 |
The table below shows live departures for Florence to Hamburg buses for today, Sunday, May 31. 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+ FlixTrain | 4:55 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 31h39 | 12:34 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:05 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 27h40 | 8:45 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:20 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 23h25 | 8:45 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 10:20 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 26h56 | 1:16 PM Hamburg Harburg | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 11:15 AM Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 | 29h19 | 4:34 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 12:50 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 23h44 | 12:34 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 6:10 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 26h24 | 8:34 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 21h55 | 6:15 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 22h00 | 8:00 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 31h10 | 6:50 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 22h35 | 11:05 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 22h10 | 11:05 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 29h40 | 6:45 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 26h35 | 6:50 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Florence to Hamburg run on average 14 times per day, taking around 21h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $74 (€59) but you can travel from only $44 (€36) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 679 miles (1094 km) distance in 21h 55m.
Distance 679 miles (1094 km) |
Average bus duration 21h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $74 (€59) |
Buses per day 14 |
Fastest bus 21h 55m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 63 days |
Discover the best of Hamburg — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Hamburg trip today.
World-famous model railway and miniature world in Speicherstadt, known for astonishing detail and strong appeal for all ages.
Hamburg’s leading art museum, with major European works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art across several buildings.
Large maritime museum in a historic Speicherstadt warehouse, covering shipbuilding, navigation, and naval history over nine decks.
Elegant waterfront promenade on the Binnenalster, ideal for strolling, shopping, and classic city-center views.
Lively harbor promenade and transport hub with ferry access, river views, and one of Hamburg’s signature urban scenes.
Large central park with themed gardens, water features, and relaxed walking paths popular with locals.
A classic North German fish sandwich, usually filled with herring, Bismarck herring, salmon, or shrimp in a crusty roll. It is a signature Hamburg harbor snack.
A traditional seafarer’s dish of mashed potatoes, cured beef, and beetroot, often served with herring, pickles, and a fried egg. It is strongly associated with Hamburg and northern ports.
Pan-fried fish, often made with leftover fillets, served with mustard sauce and potatoes. It is a beloved old-style Hamburg and coastal specialty.
A long-established seafood restaurant near the harbor, known for polished service, classic fish dishes, and an elegant traditional atmosphere.
A well-known casual institution famous for hearty northern German portions, schnitzel, and late-night dining in an unfussy setting.
A historic Hamburg restaurant near St. Pauli, celebrated for traditional local cuisine such as Labskaus, herring, and other Hanseatic classics.
Moderate by German standards. Public transport is fair, while hotels and central restaurants cost more.
Service is usually included, but rounding up is standard. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service. Round up taxi fares; small tips are appreciated in bars and cafes.
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