How far is Hamburg from Hanover by coach?

The journey from Hanover to Hamburg by coach covers an approximate distance of 83 miles (133 km).

Is there a way to reach Hamburg from Hanover without a car?

You can reach Hamburg from Hanover by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Hanover to Hamburg from £6 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Hanover to Hamburg on 14 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:40	Hannover ZOB	2h 5m	08:45	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
Bus	21:15	Hannover ZOB	2h	23:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
Bus	05:30	Hannover ZOB	2h 5m	07:35	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	10:05	Hannover ZOB	2h 10m	12:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	11:00	Hannover ZOB	3h 30m	14:30	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	13:05	Hannover ZOB	2h 25m	15:30	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	21:15	Hannover ZOB	2h 40m	23:55	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures from Hanover to Hamburg on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:40	Hannover ZOB	2h 5m	08:45	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
Bus	05:00	Hannover ZOB	2h	07:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
Bus	05:30	Hannover ZOB	2h 5m	07:35	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	10:05	Hannover ZOB	2h 10m	12:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	11:00	Hannover ZOB	3h 30m	14:30	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	13:05	Hannover ZOB	2h 25m	15:30	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	21:15	Hannover ZOB	2h	23:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	21:15	Hannover ZOB	2h 40m	23:55	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures from Hanover to Hamburg on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:40	Hannover ZOB	2h 5m	08:45	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
Bus	05:00	Hannover ZOB	2h	07:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
Bus	05:30	Hannover ZOB	2h 5m	07:35	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	10:05	Hannover ZOB	2h 10m	12:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	11:00	Hannover ZOB	3h 30m	14:30	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	13:05	Hannover ZOB	2h 25m	15:30	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	21:15	Hannover ZOB	2h	23:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	21:15	Hannover ZOB	2h 40m	23:55	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures from Hanover to Hamburg on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:30	Hannover ZOB	2h 5m	07:35	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
Bus	05:00	Hannover ZOB	2h	07:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
Bus	06:40	Hannover ZOB	2h 5m	08:45	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	10:05	Hannover ZOB	2h 10m	12:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	11:00	Hannover ZOB	3h 30m	14:30	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	21:15	Hannover ZOB	2h	23:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	21:15	Hannover ZOB	2h 40m	23:55	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures from Hanover to Hamburg on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:00	Hannover ZOB	2h	07:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest
Bus	06:40	Hannover ZOB	2h 5m	08:45	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	10:05	Hannover ZOB	2h 10m	12:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	05:45	Hannover ZOB	8h 35m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures from Hanover to Hamburg on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:40	Hannover ZOB	2h 5m	08:45	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:05	Hannover ZOB	2h 10m	12:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	13:05	Hannover ZOB	2h 25m	15:30	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	05:45	Hannover ZOB	8h 35m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures from Hanover to Hamburg on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:40	Hannover ZOB	2h 5m	08:45	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
Bus	21:15	Hannover ZOB	2h	23:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
Bus	05:30	Hannover ZOB	2h 5m	07:35	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	10:05	Hannover ZOB	2h 10m	12:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	11:00	Hannover ZOB	3h 30m	14:30	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	13:05	Hannover ZOB	2h 25m	15:30	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Bus	21:15	Hannover ZOB	2h 40m	23:55	HAM Airport	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 22:10 CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Hanover to Hamburg

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Hamburg. The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18carpool per day

1h 40mAverage duration

83 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£9 - £68	Average duration2h 5m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£10 - £84	Average duration1h 18m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£6 - £18	Average duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,304 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11304 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at £9

FlixBus Hanover Hamburg recent customer reviews

The timetable was misleading, 7 was written between 6AM and 9 AM while it was 7 PM and caused me to buy a wrong ticket. 7PM is better to be written as 19 or in chronological order

Mahsa B.

19 September 2024

DE Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Hanover and Hamburg?

Stops in Hanover

A - Hannover ZOB

B - Hannover

C - Hannover Hauptbahnhof

D - Hanover Bus Stop

E - Zentrale Omnibus Bahnhof- Bushalte 5C Ecke Hamburger Allee/Cellerstrasse

Stops in Hamburg

A - Hamburg Airport

B - Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)

C - Harburg

D - Hamburg Altona

E - Volksparkstadion

F - Steinwerder

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Hanover to Hamburg

How far is Hamburg from Hanover by coach?
The journey from Hanover to Hamburg by coach covers an approximate distance of 83 miles (133 km).
Is there a way to reach Hamburg from Hanover without a car?
You can reach Hamburg from Hanover by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12/11

£28

13/11

£12

Today

£10

15/11

£12

16/11

£10

17/11

£8

18/11

£7

19/11

£7

The cheapest trip from Hanover to Hamburg was searched and found on 19 Nov 2025 with a price of £7

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Hanover to Hamburg as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £7 to £41 for a bus ticket from Hanover to Hamburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £7, which is on 2025-11-19.

What's the cheapest way to go from Hanover to Hamburg?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time2h 5m	Avg price£12	Daily departures7
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time1h 18m	Avg price£25	Daily departures11
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time1h 40m	Avg price£12	Daily departures18