How much is the bus ticket from Hanover to Hamburg?

The cheapest bus tickets from Hanover to Hamburg start at R 187. The average price for this route is around R 267. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Hanover to Hamburg?

The average bus journey time from Hanover to Hamburg is 2h 10m, covering a distance of 132 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 2h and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Hanover to Hamburg route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Hanover to Hamburg?

The earliest bus departs from Hanover to Hamburg at 04:45. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Hanover to Hamburg?

A bus trip from Hanover to Hamburg produces an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Bus Hanover to Hamburg from R 134 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Hanover to Hamburg on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:15	Hannover ZOB	2h	23:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
Bus	18:15	Hannover ZOB	2h	20:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
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 20 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:15	Hannover ZOB	2h	23:15	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	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

Next departures from Hanover to Hamburg on 21 December
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

Next departures from Hanover to Hamburg on 22 December
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

Next departures from Hanover to Hamburg on 23 December
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	05:30	Hannover ZOB	2h 5m	07:35	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
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

Next departures from Hanover to Hamburg on 24 December
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

Next departures from Hanover to Hamburg on 25 December
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

Next departures from Hanover to Hamburg on 26 December
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

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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 R 102, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17carpool per day

1h 40mAverage duration

133 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 187 - R 1 502	Average duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 223 - R 1 787	Average duration1h 21m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 102 - R 325	Average duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Hanover and Hamburg?

Stops in Hanover

A
Hannover ZOB
Rundestraße 8, 30161 Hannover, Germany
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B
Hannover
Rundestraße 12, 30161 Hannover, Germany
C
Hannover Hauptbahnhof
Niki-de-Saint-Phalle-Promenade 54, 30159 Hannover, Germany
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D
Hanover Bus Stop
Hannah-Arendt-Platz 1, 30159 Hannover, Germany
E
Zentrale Omnibus Bahnhof- Bushalte 5C Ecke Hamburger Allee/Cellerstrasse
Hindenburgstraße 34, 30175 Hanover, Bushalte 5C Ecke Hamburger Allee/Cellerstrasse

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

3.5/511 648 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11648 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 R 187

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, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Hanover to Hamburg by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Hanover to Hamburg?
The cheapest bus tickets from Hanover to Hamburg start at R 187. The average price for this route is around R 267. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Hanover to Hamburg?
The average bus journey time from Hanover to Hamburg is 2h 10m, covering a distance of 132 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 2h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Hanover to Hamburg route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Hanover to Hamburg?
The earliest bus departs from Hanover to Hamburg at 04:45. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Hanover to Hamburg?
A bus trip from Hanover to Hamburg produces an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

17/12

R 279

18/12

R 744

Today

R 258

20/12

R 258

21/12

R 258

22/12

R 238

23/12

R 238

24/12

R 217

The cheapest trip from Hanover to Hamburg was searched and found on 24 Dec 2025 with a price of R 217

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 R 217 to R 744 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 R 217, which is on 2025-12-24.