Cheapest
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The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Munich to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
8 h 40 m
Average
9 h 6 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
614 km
Of the 5 buses that leave Munich for Hamburg every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Distance | 381 miles (614 km) | |
Average bus duration | 10 h 45 min | |
Average bus ticket price | $47 (€41) | |
Bus frequency | 3 a day | |
Direct bus | Yes, there are 3 direct buses a day | |
Bus companies | Movelia, BlaBlaCar Bus, Flixbus, BlaBlaCar or Infobus |
Buses from Munich to Hamburg cover the 381 miles (614 km) long journey taking on average 10 h 45 min with our travel partners like Movelia, BlaBlaCar Bus, Flixbus, BlaBlaCar or Infobus. Normally, there are 3 buses operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $47 (€41), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $28 (€25). Travelers depart most frequently from München, ZOB and arrive in Hamburg, Bahnhof Harburg.
Buy your official BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus bus tickets from Munich to Hamburg from $28 (€25) with Omio. Find bus times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable trip.
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French bus company from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French carpooling service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long bus journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags.
Buses in Germany are an affordable way to travel between cities, with a number of companies offering a variety of domestic and international routes. Daily buses from Munich to Hamburg are operated by Flixbus with a direct journey time usually lasting between 11 and 13 hours. There are around 6 departures a day, starting at about 8:00 a.m. and running until 11:00 p.m.
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Average prices for buses from Munich to Hamburg when you book in advance
Booking Period |
Average Price |
---|---|
Same Day |
€36 |
1 Day in Advance |
€54 |
1 Week in Advance |
€46 |
2 Weeks in Advance |
€28 |
1 Month in Advance |
€28 |
3 Months in Advance |
€26 |
Munich to Hamburg Buses: General Information
While buses are slower than trains, they can be significantly cheaper. Travelers should book Munich to Hamburg buses as far in advance as possible in order to find the best deal.
Buses from Munich to Hamburg depart from either the new central bus station, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof or ZOB, at Hackerbrücke, or from Frottmaning bus station. This is linked to Central Station by U-Bahn services and from there the city center is within walking distance. Munich has an efficient transport network of U and S-Bahn trains, buses, and trams, with night buses running throughout the week. There are taxi ranks at both bus stations.
Although Hamburg, located on the River Elbe, is 100 km from the North Sea it is Germany's biggest port. Hamburg is a cosmopolitan city, with much of its life being based around the harbor area. Attractions in the town include Hamburg's impressive Neo-Renaissance City Hall, or Rathaus, with its high tower, the International Maritime Museum Hamburg and the Miniature Wonderland. This model city layout is the largest in the world and features a fully working transport network, that includes planes arriving and taking off. The city also has two artificial lakes, large enough for sailing boats. Buses from Munich to Hamburg arrive at Hamburg's ZOB or central bus station, located near the main railway station and close to the city center. Hamburg's well-developed transport network is made up of six S-Bahn and four U-Bahn lines and a 24-hour bus service. A taxi rank is also located at Hamburg central station.
When departing from Munich, you have various bus station options to start your trip from including München, ZOB, Munich, Goeppert Mayer Straße/ Frottmain and Munich, Hauptbahnhof Nord. When arriving in Hamburg, you can end your trip in bus stations like Hamburg, Bahnhof Harburg, Hamburg Hbf and Hamburg-Altona station.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from München, ZOB, which is located around 2.6 miles (4.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Hamburg, Bahnhof Harburg, located 10.2 miles (16.4 km) away from the city centre.
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