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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
$59
Average price
$66
Fastest journey
10 h 20 m
Average duration
15 h 13 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
668 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Łódź to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Łódź to Hamburg will cost around $66 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $59.
Of the 4 buses that leave Łódź for Hamburg on Wed, Jun 03, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 03 the direct buses cover the 668 km distance in an average of 15 h 13 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 20 m .
On Wed, Jun 03 the slowest buses will take 21 h 45 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.








Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Łódź to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 38m. 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 $36, and a train costs an average of $51.
Distance: 415 miles (668 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$60 Average price Cheapest | $98 Average price | $177 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 50m Average total duration 11h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 8m Average total duration Fastest 7h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Łódź to Hamburg:
A bus is $38 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Łódź to Hamburg costing on average $98 (€79).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 20m.
Tickets start at around $60 (€49) compared to roughly $177 (€143) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $117 (€94). The journey takes 11h 20m versus 9h 20m 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 04:34PM | Duration 14h19 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 08:34PM | Duration 11h24 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator Sindbad | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 11:34AM | Duration 16h19 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 21h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
The table below shows live departures for Łódź to Hamburg buses for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:20 AM Łódź | 13h55 | 8:15 PM Hamburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:55 PM Łódź | 10h20 | 9:15 AM Hamburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:55 PM Łódź | 10h20 | 10:15 AM Hamburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Łódź to Hamburg run on average 8 times per day, taking around 11h 20m. 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 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 415 miles (668 km) distance in 10h 20m.
Distance 415 miles (668 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€29) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 10h 20m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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