How much is the bus ticket from Stuttgart to Hamburg?

The cheapest bus tickets from Stuttgart to Hamburg start at R 382. The average price for this route is around R 1 028. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Stuttgart to Hamburg?

The average bus journey time from Stuttgart to Hamburg is 14h 50m, covering a distance of 525 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 8h 40m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Stuttgart to Hamburg route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day.

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

The earliest bus departs from Stuttgart to Hamburg at 00:05. And the latest bus departs at 23:30.

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

A bus trip from Stuttgart to Hamburg produces an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Bus Stuttgart to Hamburg from R 428 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Stuttgart to Hamburg on 24 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:15	STR Airport	11h 45m	07:00	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

Next departures from Stuttgart to Hamburg on 25 December
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	07:20	STR Airport	11h 47m	19:07	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	09:40	STR Airport	10h 54m	20:34	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	08:00	STR Airport	15h 55m	23:55	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures from Stuttgart to Hamburg on 26 December
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
	09:00	STR Airport	11h 15m	20:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	04:45	STR Airport	11h 49m	16:34	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	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

Next departures from Stuttgart to Hamburg on 27 December
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
	09:00	STR Airport	11h 15m	20:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	04:45	STR Airport	11h 49m	16:34	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	07:20	STR Airport	11h 47m	19:07	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Stuttgart to Hamburg on 28 December
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
	09:00	STR Airport	11h 15m	20:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	04:45	STR Airport	11h 49m	16:34	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	09:40	STR Airport	10h 54m	20:34	Hamburg Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Stuttgart to Hamburg on 29 December
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
	09:00	STR Airport	11h 15m	20:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	04:45	STR Airport	11h 49m	16:34	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	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

Next departures from Stuttgart to Hamburg on 30 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	09:00	STR Airport	11h 15m	20:15	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
	00:05	Kornwestheim	8h 40m	08:45	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
	19:15	STR Airport	11h 45m	07:00	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	04:45	STR Airport	11h 49m	16:34	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	07:20	STR Airport	11h 47m	19:07	Hamburg Hbf	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 R 503, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

6h 50mAverage duration

534 kmDistance

22kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 382 - R 1 884	Average duration14h 50m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 247 - R 3 453	Average duration5h 47m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 503 - R 1 281	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
Wegpunkt Kornwestheim 2
Westrandstraße, 70806 Kornwestheim, Germany
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D
Wegpunkt Kornwestheim 1
Kornwestheimer Str. 99, 70439 Stuttgart, Germany
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E
Obertürkheim
Bahnhof Obertürkheim 1, 70329 Stuttgart, 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

3.5/511 720 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11720 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 R 382

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart to Hamburg?
The cheapest bus tickets from Stuttgart to Hamburg start at R 382. The average price for this route is around R 1 028. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Stuttgart to Hamburg?
The average bus journey time from Stuttgart to Hamburg is 14h 50m, covering a distance of 525 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 8h 40m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Stuttgart to Hamburg route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Stuttgart to Hamburg?
The earliest bus departs from Stuttgart to Hamburg at 00:05. And the latest bus departs at 23:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Stuttgart to Hamburg?
A bus trip from Stuttgart to Hamburg produces an estimated 13 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

22/12

R 1 055

23/12

R 1 165

Today

R 1 338

25/12

R 1 010

26/12

R 1 029

27/12

R 979

28/12

R 1 083

29/12

R 886

The cheapest trip from Stuttgart to Hamburg was searched and found on 29 Dec 2025 with a price of R 886

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 R 886 to R 2 397 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 R 886, which is on 2025-12-29.