How far is Hamburg from Dortmund by coach?

The journey from Dortmund to Hamburg by coach covers an approximate distance of 177 miles (285 km).

What is the best way to go from Dortmund to Hamburg without a car?

You can reach Hamburg from Dortmund by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Dortmund to Hamburg from £10 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Dortmund to Hamburg on 24 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:50	Dortmund	7h 10m	07:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	17:31	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	5h 44m	23:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	17:31	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	6h 24m	23:55	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures from Dortmund to Hamburg on 27 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	13:00	Dortmund	5h 15m	18:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	17:31	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	6h 24m	23:55	HAM Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	13:00	Dortmund	6h 7m	19:07	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	13:00	Dortmund	5h 54m	18:54	Harburg	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	09:31	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	5h 59m	15:30	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Dortmund 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 3 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12carpool per day

3h 30mAverage duration

177 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£13 - £95	Average duration5h 15m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£14 - £145	Average duration3h 8m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£12 - £35	Average duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Dortmund and Hamburg?

Stops in Dortmund

A
Dortmund Hauptbahnhof
Brinkhoffstraße 33, 44137 Dortmund, Germany
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B
ZOB
Quadbeckstraße, 44147 Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen
C
Dortmund Bushaltestelle
Dortmund, Germany
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D
Deutsches Fußballmuseum Bushaltestelle
Königswall 24, 44137 Dortmund, , Germany

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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,422 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11422 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at £13

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Dortmund to Hamburg

How far is Hamburg from Dortmund by coach?
The journey from Dortmund to Hamburg by coach covers an approximate distance of 177 miles (285 km).
What is the best way to go from Dortmund to Hamburg without a car?
You can reach Hamburg from Dortmund by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

22/11

£16

23/11

£21

Today

£19

25/11

£15

26/11

No data

27/11

£14

28/11

£14

29/11

£13

The cheapest trip from Dortmund to Hamburg was searched and found on 29 Nov 2025 with a price of £13

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

You can expect to pay from £13 to £40 for a bus ticket from Dortmund to Hamburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £13, which is on 2025-11-29.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time5h 15m	Avg price£24	Daily departures2
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time3h 8m	Avg price£40	Daily departures13
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time3h 30m	Avg price£24	Daily departures12