- Must visit
Museum of the City of Łódź
Major city-history museum in the Poznański Palace, presenting Łódź’s industrial heritage, interiors, and notable residents.
Cheapest price
$75
Average price
$88
Fastest journey
10 h 7 m
Average duration
10 h 36 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
668 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Hamburg to Łódź is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Łódź will cost around $88 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $75.
Of the 12 buses that leave Hamburg for Łódź on Sun, Jun 21, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 668 km distance in an average of 10 h 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 7 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 11 h 22 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 Hamburg to Łódź among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 3m. 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 $37, and a train costs an average of $51.
Distance: 415 miles (668 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$61 Average price Cheapest | $122 Average price | $175 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 58m Average total duration 11h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 33m Average total duration Fastest 8h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Hamburg to Łódź:
A bus is $60 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Łódź costing on average $122 (€99).
Other travel options to Łódź take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 28m.
Tickets start at around $61 (€50) compared to roughly $175 (€143) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $114 (€93). The journey takes 11h 28m versus 7h 50m 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, Sindbad, Infobus, 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 04:00AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:33AM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 11h22 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:39AM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 11h16 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 13h14 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:19PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 17h26 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:33PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 10h26 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:39PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:33PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 10h47 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:39PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 10h41 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:33PM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 10h07 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:39PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 10h11 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Sindbad | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:34PM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 14h11 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 15h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 16h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg to Łódź buses for today, Saturday, June 20. 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 | 1:20 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 11h35 | 12:55 AM Łódź, Fabryczna | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 1:33 PM Hamburg Hbf | 10h26 | 11:59 PM Łódź, Fabryczna | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 5:33 PM Hamburg Hbf | 10h47 | 4:20 AM Łódź, Fabryczna | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:00 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 10h20 | 4:20 AM Łódź, Fabryczna | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 7:33 PM Hamburg Hbf | 10h07 | 5:40 AM Łódź, Fabryczna | 1 transfer | |
0 | 9:30 PM Hamburg Hbf | 12h30 | 10:00 AM Łódź, Dworzec Autobusowy Kaliska | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 12h00 | 11:45 AM Łódź, Fabryczna | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 12h10 | 4:10 PM Łódź, Fabryczna | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:15 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 13h40 | 8:55 PM Łódź, Fabryczna | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 9:33 AM Hamburg Hbf | 11h22 | 8:55 PM Łódź, Fabryczna | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 13h14 | 11:59 PM Łódź, Fabryczna | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Hamburg to Łódź run on average 10 times per day, taking around 11h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 415 miles (668 km) distance in 10h 20m.
Distance 415 miles (668 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€30) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 10h 20m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
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Discover the best of Łódź — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Łódź trip today.
Major city-history museum in the Poznański Palace, presenting Łódź’s industrial heritage, interiors, and notable residents.
Flagship museum of Łódź’s textile industry with historic machinery, fashion exhibitions, and the adjacent open-air architecture park.
Large post-industrial culture complex in a former power plant, known for interactive science and film-related exhibitions.
Łódź’s main boulevard and social heart, lined with historic façades, courtyards, public art, and frequent events.
Atmospheric heritage quarter with workers’ houses, factories, and cobbled lanes, favored for walks and photography.
Trendy creative courtyard complex popular on social media for its industrial atmosphere, street art, and design-focused vibe.
A rustic soup linked strongly with the Łódź region, made with sour rye starter, potatoes, and often mushrooms or sausage. It is one of the city’s best-known traditional dishes.
A traditional regional potato dish from central Poland, made from mashed potatoes with flour and usually served with fried onion, bacon, or sour milk. It is associated with old workers’ and rural food
Dense potato dumplings typical of the Łódź area, prepared from raw and cooked potatoes. They are a classic regional starch dish, often served with meat gravy or cabbage.
An established upscale restaurant in the Manufaktura area, recognized for refined Polish and European cooking and a more elegant dining atmosphere.
A popular modern casual spot in Łódź, known mainly for ramen rather than traditional cuisine, but widely regarded for quality and lively atmosphere.
A well-known traditional Polish restaurant in a rustic setting, popular for soups, dumplings, grilled meats, and regional comfort food.
Prices are low by major EU city standards. Meals, coffee, and local transport are affordable; hotels are usually moderate.
About 10% in restaurants for good service. Round up in cafes and taxis. Tip only if service was satisfactory; service charge is uncommon.
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Łódź, Dworzec Autobusowy Kaliska -> Łódź Fabryczna
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