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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
$112
Average price
$130
Fastest journey
15 h 20 m
Average duration
16 h 30 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
808 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Stockholm to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stockholm to Hamburg will cost around $130 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $112.
Of the 4 buses that leave Stockholm for Hamburg on Sat, Jun 20, 2 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 808 km distance in an average of 16 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 15 h 20 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 18 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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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stockholm to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $64. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 44m. 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 train costs an average of $64, and a flight costs an average of $119.
Distance: 502 miles (808 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$108 Average price | $96 Average price Cheapest | $235 Average price | $305 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 23m Average total duration 11h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 55m Average total duration 10h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.4 - 4.8kg 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 Stockholm to Hamburg:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stockholm to Hamburg costing on average $108 (€89).
A train is $140 (€114) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stockholm to Hamburg costing on average $235 (€193).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 25m.
Bus takes on average 11h 53m.
Tickets start at around $108 (€89) compared to roughly $305 (€250) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $197 (€161). The journey takes 11h 53m versus 11h 10m 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, Infobus.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 17h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 18h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 15h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 15h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $88 |
The table below shows live departures for Stockholm 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:55 AM Stockholm, Cityterminalen | 17h00 | 2:55 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 AM Stockholm, Cityterminalen | 18h15 | 6:00 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:05 PM Stockholm, Cityterminalen | 15h25 | 7:30 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:25 PM Stockholm, Cityterminalen | 15h20 | 2:45 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Stockholm to Hamburg run on average 3 times per day, taking around 11h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $75 (€61) but you can travel from only $64 (€52) by train.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 502 miles (808 km) distance in 15h 20m.
Distance 502 miles (808 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $75 (€61) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 15h 20m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 77 days |
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