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Museum of the City of Łódź
Major city museum in a lavish palace, presenting Łódź history, interiors, and stories of industrial elites.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$47
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$54
Fastest journey on Sep 19
9 h 36 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
10 h 14 m
Buses on Sep 19
11
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 $54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $47.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 11 buses from Hamburg to Łódź, including 3 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 668 km distance in an average of 10 h 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 36 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 11 h 16 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 an average ticket price of $82 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $82, while a train costs an average of $130.
Distance: 415 miles (668 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
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$82 Average price Cheapest | $130 Average price | $176 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 26m Average total duration 10h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 47m Average total duration Fastest 8h 17m 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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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Łódź costing on average $130 (€106).
Other travel options to Łódź take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 56m.
Tickets start at around $82 (€67) compared to roughly $176 (€144) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $94 (€77). The journey takes 10h 56m 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, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:39AM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 11h16 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
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 | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:39PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 10h11 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:39PM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 9h36 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:39PM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 10h01 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Sindbad | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $85 |
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 12:05PM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg to Łódź buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 1:39 PM Hamburg Hbf | 10h11 | 11:50 PM Łódź, Fabryczna | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:10 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 10h05 | 3:15 AM Łódź, Fabryczna | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 5:39 PM Hamburg Hbf | 9h36 | 3:15 AM Łódź, Fabryczna | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 7:39 PM Hamburg Hbf | 10h01 | 5:40 AM Łódź, Fabryczna | 1 transfer | |
0 | 9:30 PM Hamburg | 12h30 | 10:00 AM Łódź | 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 | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:39 AM Hamburg Hbf | 11h16 | 8:55 PM Łódź, Fabryczna | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 11h40 | 11:50 PM Łódź, Fabryczna | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:20 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 11h35 | 12:55 AM Łódź, Fabryczna | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Hamburg to Łódź run on average 7 times per day, taking around 10h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $36 (€29) if you book in advance.
There are 3 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 9h 15m.
Distance 415 miles (668 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€29) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 9h 15m |
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 museum in a lavish palace, presenting Łódź history, interiors, and stories of industrial elites.
Leading modern and contemporary art museum with an internationally important avant-garde collection.
Excellent film museum in the Scheibler Palace, highlighting Polish cinema and Łódź’s movie-making legacy.
Łódź’s flagship street, lined with palaces, courtyards, shops, and murals; essential for first-time visitors.
Huge former factory complex turned cultural and shopping district, famous for red-brick architecture and events.
Atmospheric former mill district with brick warehouses, workers’ houses, and photogenic industrial streets.
Zalewajka is a sour rye soup with potatoes, often linked to the Łódź region. It is rustic, filling, and a classic workers’ dish from central Poland.
Prażoki are mashed potatoes mixed with flour and served with toppings like fried onion or bacon. They are a simple, traditional rural food from the Łódź area.
Kluski żelazne are dense potato dumplings made with raw and cooked potatoes. They are a distinctive regional staple in central Poland, often served with meat sauce.
Popular casual venue focused on traditional Polish dumplings with many fillings. Friendly atmosphere and a dependable stop for regional comfort food.
Long-running vegetarian restaurant known for affordable Polish and international dishes. Casual, reliable, and especially useful for meat-free dining.
Well-known restaurant in Manufaktura serving refined Polish cuisine in an elegant historic setting. Good choice for classic dishes with a modern presentation.
Budget-friendly for city breaks; hotels, meals, and public transport usually cost less than in Western European cities.
Service is often not included. Round up or leave 10% in restaurants for good service; round up taxi fares; small cafe tips are optional.
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Łódź, Dworzec Autobusowy Kaliska -> Plac Wolności, Łódź
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg to Łódź by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Łódź, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Hamburg to Łódź buses use the Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Łódź, Fabryczna station pair, with some services arriving at Łódź, Dworzec Autobusowy Kaliska. Use this guide to compare Hamburg and Łódź bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria im ZOB (in the station), Burger Lounge (0.3 km), Café Paris (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
Available at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: McDonald's (in the station), Nordsee (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and throughout the station.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Hbf.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Elevators, ramps.
Hamburg, S Hamburg Airport is 6 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg, S Hamburg Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several dining options available in the airport.
Free Wi-Fi available in designated areas. ATMs are aTMs available in the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg, S Hamburg Airport.
Available at Hamburg, S Hamburg Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg, S Hamburg Airport: Elevators and ramps available for accessibility.
Łódź, Fabryczna is 2 km from Łódź city centre. Public transport options include:
Łódź, Fabryczna has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Multiple fast food outlets available.
WiFi available in waiting areas. ATMs are aTMs available near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Łódź, Fabryczna.
Available at Łódź, Fabryczna: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Łódź, Fabryczna: Wheelchair accessible paths available.
Łódź, Dworzec Autobusowy Kaliska is 2 km from Łódź city centre. Public transport options include:
Łódź, Dworzec Autobusowy Kaliska has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several food kiosks inside the station.
Free Wi-Fi in waiting areas. ATMs are aTM available near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Łódź, Dworzec Autobusowy Kaliska.
Available at Łódź, Dworzec Autobusowy Kaliska: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Łódź, Dworzec Autobusowy Kaliska: Ramps and accessible restrooms available.
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