What is the distance between Stuttgart and Hamburg?

The distance between the two cities is 331 miles (534 km).

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

If you're headed to Hamburg from Stuttgart, chances are that your bus will depart from Stuttgart Airport and arrive at Hamburg Airport. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Hamburg?

Once in Hamburg, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, CHOCOVERSUM by HACHEZ, Holy Hamburg, Elbphilharmonie Plaza and Town Hall.

Bus Stuttgart to Hamburg from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Stuttgart to Hamburg on November 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:45pm	STR Airport	12h 23m	11:08am	Hamburg Hbf	Cheapest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	11:20pm	Kornwestheim	11h 35m	10:55am	Harburg	Fastest
	7:15pm	STR Airport	11h 45m	7:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:45pm	STR Airport	12h 10m	10:55am	Harburg	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	11:20pm	Kornwestheim	11h 48m	11:08am	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Stuttgart to Hamburg on November 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:05am	Kornwestheim	8h 40m	8:45am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest
	7:15pm	STR Airport	11h 45m	7:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	7:17am	Hbf	16h 38m	11:55pm	HAM Airport	No tags
	8:00am	STR Airport	15h 55m	11:55pm	HAM Airport	No tags
	10:50pm	STR Airport	15h 30m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures for Stuttgart to Hamburg on November 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:15am	Hbf	12h	11:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
	12:05am	Kornwestheim	8h 40m	8:45am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
	7:15pm	STR Airport	11h 45m	7:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	7:20am	STR Airport	11h 47m	7:07pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	7:20am	STR Airport	11h 34m	6:54pm	Harburg	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Stuttgart to Hamburg

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Hamburg. The journey takes about 6 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

6h 50mAverage Duration

331 milesDistance

22kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$29 - $161	Average Duration14h 50m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$19 - $285	Average Duration5h 50m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$27 - $76	Average Duration6h 50m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Stuttgart and Hamburg?

Stops in Stuttgart

A
Stuttgart Airport
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B
Hbf
Arnulf-Klett-Platz 29, 70173 Stuttgart, Germany
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C
Obertürkheim
Bahnhof Obertürkheim 1, 70329 Stuttgart, Germany
D
Wegpunkt Kornwestheim 1
Kornwestheimer Str. 99, 70439 Stuttgart, Germany
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E
Wegpunkt Kornwestheim 2
Westrandstraße, 70806 Kornwestheim, Germany
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Stops in Hamburg

A
Hamburg Airport
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B
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Adenauerallee 78, 20097 Hamburg, Germany
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C
Harburg
Hörstener Str. 1, 21079 Hamburg, Germany
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D
Hamburg Altona
Paul-Nevermann-Platz 13, 22765 Hamburg, Germany
E
Volksparkstadion
Sylvesterallee 7, , 22525 Hamburg, , Germany
F
Steinwerder
Buchheisterstraße 16, , 20457 Hamburg, , Germany

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FlixBus

3.5/511,413 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Stuttgart to Hamburg by bus

What is the distance between Stuttgart and Hamburg?
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What are the best sights and things to do in Hamburg?

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$63

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$42

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$43

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The cheapest trip from Stuttgart to Hamburg was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $20

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 $20 to $86 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 $20 which is on 2025-11-27.