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Miniatur Wunderland
World-famous model railway and miniature world in Speicherstadt, known for astonishing detail and strong appeal for all ages.
Cheapest price
$137
Average price
$284
Fastest journey
18 h 5 m
Average duration
20 h 3 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
723 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Hamburg will cost around $284 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $137.
Of the 7 buses that leave London for Hamburg on Fri, May 22, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 22 the direct buses cover the 723 km distance in an average of 20 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 18 h 5 m .
On Fri, May 22 the slowest buses will take 22 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 London to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $68. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $68, and a train costs an average of $128.
Distance: 449 miles (723 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$130 Average price Cheapest | $165 Average price | $226 Average price | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 4m Average total duration 18h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 21m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 29m Average total duration 7h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.2 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions | - 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 London to Hamburg:
A bus is $35 (€28) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Hamburg costing on average $165 (€133).
A bus is $96 (€78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Hamburg costing on average $226 (€183).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 59m.
Bus takes on average 18h 34m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 22h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $320 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 22h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $278 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 21h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $219 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 23h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $311 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 20h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $222 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 18h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 07:28PM | Duration 20h28 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $242 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 07:28PM | Duration 19h58 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $381 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 23h26 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $446 |
The table below shows live departures for London to Hamburg buses for today, Thursday, May 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 8:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 18h05 | 3:35 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 10:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 20h16 | 7:16 PM Hamburg Harburg | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 10:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 20h28 | 7:28 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 22h05 | 11:35 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 22h40 | 6:40 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 20h20 | 6:50 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 9:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 26h04 | 12:34 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from London to Hamburg run on average 6 times per day, taking around 18h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $68 (€55) but you can travel from only $28 (€23) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 449 miles (723 km) distance in 18h 5m.
Distance 449 miles (723 km) |
Average bus duration 18h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $68 (€55) |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 18h 5m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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