- Must visit
Vasa Museum
A world-class museum built around the remarkably preserved 1628 warship Vasa, with powerful storytelling about maritime history and recovery.
Cheapest price
$124
Average price
$158
Fastest journey
15 h 35 m
Average duration
18 h 59 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
803 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Hamburg Airport to Stockholm is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg Airport to Stockholm will cost around $158 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $124.
Of the 5 buses that leave Hamburg Airport for Stockholm on Wed, Jul 29, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 29 the direct buses cover the 803 km distance in an average of 18 h 59 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 15 h 35 m .
On Wed, Jul 29 the slowest buses will take 21 h 5 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 flight as it is the most popular option from Hamburg Airport to Stockholm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $60. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $60, and a flight costs an average of $79.
Distance: 498 miles (803 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$73 Average price Cheapest | $158 Average price | $77 Average price | $281 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 41m Average total duration 16h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 3m Average total duration 10h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg Airport to Stockholm:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg Airport to Stockholm costing on average $77 (€77).
A bus is $85 (€85) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg Airport to Stockholm costing on average $158 (€158).
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 33m.
Bus takes on average 16h 11m.
Tickets start at around $73 (€73) compared to roughly $281 (€281) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $208 (€208). The journey takes 16h 11m versus 11h 2m 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.
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 12:05AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $219 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $148 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 19h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $166 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55AM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 19h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $205 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 20h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $184 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 19h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $208 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 15h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 15h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:59PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 17h31 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 21h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 20h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $174 |
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg Airport to Stockholm buses for today, Tuesday, July 28. 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 | 9:55 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 20h55 | 6:50 AM Stockholm, Cityterminalen | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:30 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 15h35 | 8:05 AM Stockholm, Cityterminalen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 21h05 | 8:25 PM Stockholm, Cityterminalen | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Hamburg, S Hamburg Airport | 20h30 | 8:25 PM Stockholm, Cityterminalen | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, July 29 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:40 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 16h50 | 5:30 PM Stockholm, Cityterminalen | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Hamburg Airport to Stockholm run on average 5 times per day, taking around 16h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $60 (€60) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 14:30, the last at 22:59. The fastest bus covers the 498 miles (803 km) distance in 15h 35m.
Distance 498 miles (803 km) |
Average bus duration 16h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $60 (€60) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 15h 35m |
First bus 2:30 PM |
Last bus 10:59 PM |
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Ticket office support is available at Stockholm, Cityterminalen.
Available at Stockholm, Cityterminalen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockholm, Cityterminalen: Elevators, ramps.
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