What's the distance between Stuttgart and Hamburg by coach?

The journey from Stuttgart to Hamburg by coach covers an approximate distance of 331 miles (534 km).

What is the best way to go from Stuttgart to Hamburg without flying?

To travel from Stuttgart to Hamburg without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Bus Stuttgart to Hamburg from £16 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Stuttgart to Hamburg on 13 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
23:20	Kornwestheim	1d	23:55	HAM Airport	Cheapest
18:50	STR Airport	19h 30m	14:20	HAM Airport	Fastest
17:25	Kornwestheim	20h 55m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags
22:50	Vaihingen Bf	1d 1h	23:55	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures from Stuttgart to Hamburg on 14 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	14:30	Stuttgart West, Leonberg	16h 30m	07:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	07:20	STR Airport	11h 34m	18:54	Harburg	Fastest
	19:15	STR Airport	11h 45m	07:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	07:20	STR Airport	11h 47m	19:07	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	22:50	STR Airport	14h 50m	13:40	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	22:45	STR Airport	12h 23m	11:08	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	22:45	STR Airport	12h 10m	10:55	Harburg	No tags
	03:05	Kornwestheim	12h 40m	15:45	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

Next departures from Stuttgart to Hamburg on 15 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	19:15	STR Airport	11h 45m	07:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
	00:05	Kornwestheim	8h 40m	08:45	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	07:20	STR Airport	11h 47m	19:07	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	08:00	STR Airport	15h 55m	23:55	HAM Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	07:20	STR Airport	11h 34m	18:54	Harburg	No tags
	22:50	STR Airport	15h 30m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	06:30	Hbf	12h 24m	18:54	Harburg	No tags
	03:05	Kornwestheim	20h 50m	23:55	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures from Stuttgart to Hamburg on 16 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	00:05	Kornwestheim	8h 40m	08:45	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest
	19:15	STR Airport	11h 45m	07:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	22:45	STR Airport	12h 23m	11:08	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	22:45	STR Airport	12h 10m	10:55	Harburg	No tags
	08:00	STR Airport	15h 55m	23:55	HAM Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	23:20	Kornwestheim	11h 48m	11:08	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	22:50	STR Airport	15h 30m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	23:20	Kornwestheim	11h 35m	10:55	Harburg	No tags

Next departures from Stuttgart to Hamburg on 17 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	00:05	Kornwestheim	8h 40m	08:45	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest
	19:15	STR Airport	11h 45m	07:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	07:17	Hbf	16h 38m	23:55	HAM Airport	No tags
	08:00	STR Airport	15h 55m	23:55	HAM Airport	No tags
	22:50	STR Airport	15h 30m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags
	03:05	Kornwestheim	20h 50m	23:55	HAM Airport	No tags
	23:30	Kornwestheim	14h 50m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags
	04:10	Vaihingen Bf	19h 45m	23:55	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures from Stuttgart to Hamburg on 18 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
00:05	Kornwestheim	8h 40m	08:45	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest
22:50	STR Airport	15h 30m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags
23:30	Kornwestheim	14h 50m	14:20	HAM Airport	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Stuttgart 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 6 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

6h 50mAverage duration

331 milesDistance

22kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£19 - £131	Average duration14h 50m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£15 - £222	Average duration5h 47m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£21 - £60	Average duration6h 50m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,296 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11296 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 £19

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Where are the popular stops in Stuttgart and Hamburg?

Stops in Stuttgart

A - Stuttgart Airport

B - Hbf

C - Obertürkheim

D - Wegpunkt Kornwestheim 1

E - Wegpunkt Kornwestheim 2

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 Stuttgart to Hamburg

What's the distance between Stuttgart and Hamburg by coach?
The journey from Stuttgart to Hamburg by coach covers an approximate distance of 331 miles (534 km).
What is the best way to go from Stuttgart to Hamburg without flying?
To travel from Stuttgart to Hamburg without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/11

£30

12/11

£64

Today

£40

14/11

£51

15/11

£38

16/11

£36

17/11

£24

18/11

£23

The cheapest trip from Stuttgart to Hamburg was searched and found on 18 Nov 2025 with a price of £23

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

You can expect to pay from £23 to £79 for a bus ticket from Stuttgart to Hamburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £23, which is on 2025-11-18.