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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
$130
Average price
$181
Fastest journey
23 h 55 m
Average duration
1 d 2 h 6 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
1116 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nice to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nice to Hamburg will cost around $181 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $130.
It's difficult to get from Nice to Hamburg without transferring at least once.
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FlixTrainOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Nice to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $96. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.1 - 2.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $96, and a train costs an average of $537.
Distance: 693 miles (1116 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$146 Average price Cheapest | $199 Average price | $564 Average price | $401 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
24h 22m Average total duration 23h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 31m Average total duration 20h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.1 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.3 - 6.7kg 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 Nice to Hamburg:
A bus is $53 (€42) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Hamburg costing on average $199 (€160).
A bus is $418 (€337) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Hamburg costing on average $564 (€454).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 20h 1m.
Bus takes on average 23h 52m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 24h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 23h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 31h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 28h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:34PM | Duration 28h34 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 10:33PM | Duration 30h28 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 07:16PM | Duration 26h41 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator FlixTrain | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 10:33PM | Duration 28h13 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 27h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 32h40 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $103 |
The table below shows live departures for Nice to Hamburg buses for today, Saturday, May 30. 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 | 1:30 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 28h45 | 6:15 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 1:30 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 31h04 | 8:34 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 1:30 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 32h45 | 10:15 PM Hamburg Harburg | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 4:00 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 28h34 | 8:34 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:05 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 31h00 | 11:05 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 4:05 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 30h28 | 10:33 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:35 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 27h20 | 7:55 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 4:35 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 29h52 | 10:27 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 4:35 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 29h40 | 10:15 PM Hamburg Harburg | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 6:20 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 28h13 | 10:33 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 27h05 | 11:05 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 33h00 | 7:00 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 8:20 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 28h56 | 1:16 PM Hamburg Harburg | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 24h25 | 8:45 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 8:20 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 28h14 | 12:34 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 AM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 23h55 | 8:45 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 8:50 AM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 28h26 | 1:16 PM Hamburg Harburg | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 8:50 AM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 27h44 | 12:34 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:05 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 31h15 | 7:20 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Nice to Hamburg run on average 8 times per day, taking around 23h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $96 (€77) but you can travel from only $62 (€50) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 693 miles (1116 km) distance in 23h 55m.
Distance 693 miles (1116 km) |
Average bus duration 23h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $96 (€77) |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 23h 55m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Best time to book 49 days |
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