How much does a bus ticket from Basel to Hamburg cost?

The bus ticket price from Basel to Hamburg starts at R 711. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Basel to Hamburg is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Basel to Hamburg?

The average travel time between Basel and Hamburg is around 19h 15m, although the fastest bus will take about 12h 25m. This is the time it takes to travel the 689 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Basel and Hamburg?

The number of buses from Basel to Hamburg can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 6 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Basel to Hamburg by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Basel to Hamburg?

When taking the bus from Basel to Hamburg, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Basel to Hamburg?

Buses travelling between Basel and Hamburg leave from Basel Central Station or Basel Badischer Bahnhof and arrive at Hamburg Airport, Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB), Harburg.

Bus Basel to Hamburg from R 646 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Basel to Hamburg on 15 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	18:35	Basel SBB	12h 25m	07:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest
	23:30	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	19h 15m	18:45	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	18:40	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	18h 26m	13:06	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	23:30	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	23h 40m	23:10	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	23:30	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	1d	23:55	HAM Airport	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:47 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Basel to Hamburg

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Hamburg. The journey takes about 13 hours 23 minutes and with fares starting at just R 868, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

13h 23mAverage duration

687 kmDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 711 - R 4 344	Average duration19h 15m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 868 - R 2 918	Average duration13h 23m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 1 716 - R 1 716	Average duration8h 10m	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 323 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 123 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

DE Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Where are the popular stops in Basel and Hamburg?

Stops in Basel

A - Basel Central Station

B - Basel Badischer Bahnhof

C - Basel Bahnhofs

D - Arrêt d'autobus Basel

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 from Basel to Hamburg by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Basel to Hamburg cost?
The bus ticket price from Basel to Hamburg starts at R 711. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Basel to Hamburg is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Basel to Hamburg?
The average travel time between Basel and Hamburg is around 19h 15m, although the fastest bus will take about 12h 25m. This is the time it takes to travel the 689 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Basel and Hamburg?
The number of buses from Basel to Hamburg can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 6 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Basel to Hamburg by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Basel to Hamburg?
When taking the bus from Basel to Hamburg, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Basel to Hamburg?
Buses travelling between Basel and Hamburg leave from Basel Central Station or Basel Badischer Bahnhof and arrive at Hamburg Airport, Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB), Harburg.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

13/11

R 817

14/11

R 711

Today

R 1 001

16/11

R 755

17/11

R 667

18/11

R 755

19/11

R 792

20/11

R 797

The cheapest trip from Basel to Hamburg was searched and found on 17 Nov 2025 with a price of R 667

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

You can expect to pay from R 667 to R 3 076 for a bus ticket from Basel to Hamburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 667, which is on 2025-11-17.