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Kunsthalle Hamburg
One of Germany’s major art museums, spanning medieval altarpieces to contemporary works across several buildings near the main station.
Cheapest price
$199
Average price
$217
Fastest journey
1 d 7 h 45 m
Average duration
1 d 9 h 15 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
1789 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Hamburg will cost around $217 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $199.
It's difficult to get from Madrid to Hamburg without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $117. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.8 - 4.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $117, and a train costs an average of $629.
Distance: 1111 miles (1789 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$207 Average price Cheapest | $268 Average price | $634 Average price | $429 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 26m Average total duration 11h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 16m Average total duration Fastest 6h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 31h 1m Average total duration 30h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.8 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 5.4 - 10.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Madrid to Hamburg:
A bus is $61 (€50) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Hamburg costing on average $268 (€220).
A bus is $427 (€351) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Hamburg costing on average $634 (€521).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 56m.
Train takes on average 30h 31m.
You'll arrive about 9h 40m sooner (11h 56m by bus vs 21h 36m by car) and save roughly $222 (€182) compared to fuel and tolls ($207 (€170) vs $429 (€352)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Infobus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 32h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $172 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 31h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $141 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 34h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $143 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 34h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $138 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 12:21PM | Duration 37h46 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 12:21PM | Duration 37h26 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $141 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 06:21PM | Duration 42h46 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $156 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 41h11 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $156 |
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Hamburg buses for today, Thursday, July 9. 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 · FlixBus | 10:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 34h10 | 8:45 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 10:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 38h32 | 1:07 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 10:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 38h20 | 12:55 PM Hamburg Harburg | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 10:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 38h12 | 1:07 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 10:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 38h00 | 12:55 PM Hamburg Harburg | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 33h50 | 8:45 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 11:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 43h20 | 6:55 PM Hamburg Harburg | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 11:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 42h46 | 6:21 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 11:59 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 42h56 | 6:55 PM Hamburg Harburg | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 41h11 | 5:10 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 11:59 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 42h22 | 6:21 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| Friday, July 10 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:55 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 32h30 | 12:25 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 31h45 | 12:25 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 34h25 | 6:50 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 34h00 | 6:50 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Madrid to Hamburg run on average 11 times per day, taking around 11h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $117 (€96) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 1111 miles (1789 km) distance in 31h 45m.
Distance 1111 miles (1789 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $117 (€96) |
Buses per day 11 |
Fastest bus 31h 45m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 63 days |
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Moderate by German standards. Public transport is fair, but hotels and dining in central areas can be pricey.
Service is usually included, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% is customary in restaurants. Round up taxis. Small tips are appreciated in cafés and bars.
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