- Must visit
Hamburger Kunsthalle
Internationally respected art museum with major works from medieval altarpieces to modern masters. Essential for art lovers in Hamburg.
Cheapest price
$130
Average price
$168
Fastest journey
22 h
Average duration
22 h 19 m
Buses per day
23
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 $168 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $130.
It's difficult to get from Florence to Hamburg without transferring at least once.
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FlixTrainOmio 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 $72. 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 $72, and a flight costs an average of $43.
Distance: 679 miles (1094 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$112 Average price Cheapest | $212 Average price | $167 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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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Hamburg:
A bus is $100 (€83) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Hamburg costing on average $212 (€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 |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 10:21PM | Duration 22h16 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $193 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 22h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 22h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 29h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 26h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 26h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 27h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $161 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 25h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $171 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 23h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $173 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 23h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 23h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $141 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 27h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $156 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 26h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 04:21PM | Duration 29h06 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 12:21PM | Duration 23h31 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 26h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $152 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 27h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 08:21PM | Duration 28h11 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 08:21PM | Duration 26h11 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $254 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 24h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $143 |
Operator FlixTrain | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 06:21PM | Duration 22h36 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $198 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 31h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $114 |
The table below shows live departures for Florence to Hamburg buses for today, Wednesday, July 15. 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 | 7:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 25h30 | 8:45 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 9:50 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 27h05 | 12:55 PM Hamburg Harburg | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 11:15 AM Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 | 29h10 | 4:25 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 12:50 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 23h31 | 12:21 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 2:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 26h05 | 4:25 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:25 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 27h55 | 7:20 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 4:10 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 28h11 | 8:21 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 22h00 | 8:00 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 10:00 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 24h21 | 10:21 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 31h10 | 6:50 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 11:40 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 22h41 | 10:21 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 12:05 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 22h16 | 10:21 PM Hamburg Hbf | 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 | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 4:55 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 31h26 | 12:21 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:05 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 27h40 | 8:45 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 $72 (€59) but you can travel from only $43 (€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 $72 (€59) |
Buses per day 14 |
Fastest bus 21h 55m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Hamburg — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Hamburg trip today.
Internationally respected art museum with major works from medieval altarpieces to modern masters. Essential for art lovers in Hamburg.
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Contemporary art museum in a former market hall, showing ambitious international exhibitions. A strong choice for modern art and photography.
Historic lakeside promenade and central square, ideal for people-watching, shopping, and views over the Inner Alster and city skyline.
Harborfront district with piers, ferries, and fish market atmosphere. A lively base for boat trips and classic views of the port.
Lakeside quarter around the Outer Alster, popular for strolling, sailing views, and elegant residential scenery close to the city center.
A rich fish soup from the old port, made with several fish species, vegetables and broth. It reflects Hamburg’s long maritime and fishing tradition.
Pan-fried fillet of North Sea plaice, often served with bacon, potatoes and salad. A classic Northern German fish dish common in Hamburg.
A sweet yeast pastry shaped like a knot, traditionally baked in Hamburg and often enjoyed with coffee. It is a long-standing local bakery specialty.
Two-Michelin-star dining with modern, highly refined tasting menus and polished service in an elegant setting near the Inner Alster.
Historic fish hall on the Elbe known for fresh seafood platters, harbour views and classic Hamburg maritime atmosphere.
Beloved traditional inn serving robust Northern German classics such as Labskaus in a cozy, old-Hamburg setting.
Moderate for Germany: hotels can be pricey in peak season, but dining and transit are reasonable versus major Western European capitals.
Service is often included, but rounding up or tipping 5-10% is common in restaurants. Round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafes.
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Hamburg Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof -> Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
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