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Kunsthalle Hamburg
Major fine arts museum with works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art; one of Germany’s most important museum collections.
Cheapest price
$79
Average price
$103
Fastest journey
12 h 15 m
Average duration
13 h 33 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
748 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Paris to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Hamburg will cost around $103 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $79.
Of the 11 buses that leave Paris for Hamburg on Sat, Jun 20, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 748 km distance in an average of 13 h 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 15 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 15 h 15 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, and a flight costs an average of $91.
Distance: 464 miles (748 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$95 Average price Cheapest | $155 Average price | $285 Average price | $195 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 4m Average total duration 10h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 38m Average total duration 7h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 22m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.2 - 4.5kg 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 Paris to Hamburg:
A bus is $60 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Hamburg costing on average $155 (€127).
A bus is $190 (€155) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Hamburg costing on average $285 (€233).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 8m.
Bus takes on average 10h 34m.
Tickets start at around $95 (€78) compared to roughly $195 (€159) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $100 (€82). The journey takes 10h 34m versus 10h 15m 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, BlaBlaCar Bus, 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 |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $177 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 16h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $161 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $206 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 01:16PM | Duration 16h16 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $127 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 01:28PM | Duration 14h28 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $153 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $81 |
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Hamburg buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 6:25 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 15h15 | 9:40 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 15h55 | 12:25 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:50 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 13h35 | 12:25 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:45 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 13h55 | 6:40 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:20 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 15h40 | 9:00 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:45 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 12h15 | 9:00 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 9:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 16h16 | 1:16 PM Hamburg Harburg | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 9:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 16h28 | 1:28 PM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 12h45 | 10:45 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 11:00 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 14h28 | 1:28 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 11:00 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 14h16 | 1:16 PM Hamburg Harburg | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 15h40 | 3:35 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:15 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 16h55 | 5:10 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:10 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 17h30 | 9:40 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Paris to Hamburg run on average 11 times per day, taking around 10h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $54 (€44) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 464 miles (748 km) distance in 12h 15m.
Distance 464 miles (748 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $54 (€44) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 12h 15m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Hamburg Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, Hamburg -> Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Hamburg
Eurolines France offers at least one daily trip between destinations. The direct connection exists both in the morning at around 7.45 and in the evening at around 7.30, the Paris - Hamburg journey takes approximately 12 hours . Travelers can also take advantage of the FlixBus service, which offers a total of three trips a day. In the morning around 11 and in the afternoon around 15.30 with a change in Amsterdam or Frankfurt am Main and in the evening around 21.30 as Paris - Hamburg direct connection. The travel time with a changeover increases by about four hours due to the stay in the respective destination for the bus change.
Here it goes to the travel details for the long-distance bus Paris - Hamburg.
A hallmark of the Hanseatic City of Hamburg is its port, where guests enjoy a round trip. The fish market, which takes place every Sunday, also has cult value. The Protestant church St. Michaelis, called "Michel", is also closely connected with Hamburg. Beautiful views open up from the visitor platform. Hamburg is the third largest musical city after New York and London. The Theater im Hafen Hamburg, built in 1994, attracts many visitors every year. For many guests of the Hanseatic city, detours to the Alster, the Speicherstadt and the Reeperbahn, an entertainment mile in the St. Pauli district, are also indispensable.
Paris Gallieni is the name of the largest bus station where Paris Hamburg long-distance buses depart. The bus station in the east of the city is divided into two floors. Tickets are available on the ground floor, buses and cabs are on the upper floor. The Metroline 3 takes about 45 minutes from the centre of Paris to the bus station.
The long-distance bus station is located in the east of the city, directly at the area of the main train station. The departure must be from the main station, at the station stops the S1, S2, S7 and S8 and the underground lines U2 and U4. The U-Bahn lines U1 and U3 are located exactly at ZOB, at the station "Hauptbahnhof Süd". Furthermore, tram lines 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21 run from the train station, as well as bus lines 33, 37, 46 and 64. Night traffic is also ensured by night buses. In the main building there are tickets, a service counter and travel supplies. Parking is available at the main train station.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris to Hamburg by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hamburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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