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Miniatur Wunderland
The world-famous model railway and miniature world in Speicherstadt, known for detailed landscapes, airports, and interactive scenes. One of Hamburg’s biggest visitor highlights.
Cheapest price
$66
Average price
$68
Fastest journey
10 h 45 m
Average duration
12 h 39 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
639 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Freiburg im Breisgau to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Freiburg im Breisgau to Hamburg will cost around $68 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $66.
Of the 8 buses that leave Freiburg im Breisgau for Hamburg on Sat, Jun 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 06 the direct buses cover the 639 km distance in an average of 12 h 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 45 m .
On Sat, Jun 06 the slowest buses will take 13 h 35 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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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Freiburg im Breisgau to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, and a flight costs an average of $67.
Distance: 397 miles (639 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$62 Average price Cheapest | $98 Average price | $170 Average price | $137 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 57m Average total duration 10h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 19m Average total duration 7h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.9 - 3.8kg 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 Freiburg im Breisgau to Hamburg:
A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Hamburg costing on average $98 (€80).
A bus is $108 (€88) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Freiburg im Breisgau to Hamburg costing on average $170 (€138).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 49m.
Bus takes on average 10h 27m.
Tickets start at around $62 (€50) compared to roughly $137 (€112) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $75 (€61). The journey takes 10h 27m versus 7h 52m 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 |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 01:16PM | Duration 12h51 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 07:16PM | Duration 14h46 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 16h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 18h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 18h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
The table below shows live departures for Freiburg im Breisgau to Hamburg buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 12:25 AM Freiburg, ZOB | 13h03 | 1:28 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 12:25 AM Freiburg, ZOB | 13h03 | 1:28 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 12:25 AM Freiburg, ZOB | 12h51 | 1:16 PM Hamburg Harburg | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 AM Freiburg, ZOB | 13h55 | 3:35 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 4:30 AM Freiburg, ZOB | 14h46 | 7:16 PM Hamburg Harburg | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 4:30 AM Freiburg, ZOB | 14h58 | 7:28 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:20 AM Freiburg, ZOB | 13h35 | 7:55 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:05 PM Freiburg, ZOB | 10h45 | 6:50 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Freiburg im Breisgau to Hamburg run on average 7 times per day, taking around 10h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $39 (€31) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by train.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 397 miles (639 km) distance in 10h 45m.
Distance 397 miles (639 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $39 (€31) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 10h 45m |
First bus 12:10 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.
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