What is the distance between Amsterdam and Hamburg?

The distance separating Amsterdam and Hamburg is 228 miles (367 km).

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

If you're headed to Hamburg from Amsterdam, chances are that your bus will leave from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) and arrive at Hamburg Airport. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel 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 Speicherstadt (Historic Warehouse Complex), Town Hall, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, CHOCOVERSUM by HACHEZ and Spielbank: Casino Esplanade.

Bus Amsterdam to Hamburg from $24 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Amsterdam to Hamburg on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		11:15pm	Amsterdam Central (Bus stop H)	6h 20m	5:35am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Amsterdam to Hamburg on November 25
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:00pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	6h 45m	6:45pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
11:15pm	Amsterdam Central (Bus stop H)	6h 20m	5:35am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
1:40am	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	6h 45m	8:25am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
9:30am	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	7h 25m	4:55pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
10:05am	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	6h 50m	4:55pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

Next departures for Amsterdam to Hamburg on November 26
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:30pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	7h 10m	2:40am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Cheapest
11:15pm	Amsterdam Central (Bus stop H)	6h 20m	5:35am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	Fastest
10:05am	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	6h 50m	4:55pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
1:30pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	7h 30m	9:00pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
10:45pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	6h 50m	5:35am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

Next departures for Amsterdam to Hamburg on November 27
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:55pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	5h 25m	2:20am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest
12:35am	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	6h 25m	7:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
10:05am	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	6h 50m	4:55pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
1:30pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	7h 30m	9:00pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
5:00pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	7h 15m	12:15am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

Next departures for Amsterdam to Hamburg on November 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:55pm	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	5h 25m	2:20am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest
	12:35am	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	6h 25m	7:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	11:30am	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	7h 37m	7:07pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
	1:40am	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	6h 45m	8:25am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	11:30am	Amsterdam Piarcoplein P+R Sloterdijk	7h 24m	6:54pm	Harburg	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Amsterdam 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 5 hours and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

5hAverage Duration

227 milesDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$27 - $157	Average Duration6h 50m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$26 - $279	Average Duration6h 6m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$28 - $57	Average Duration5h	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Amsterdam and Hamburg?

Stops in Amsterdam

A
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
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B
Sloterdijk
Radarweg 1043, 1043 Amsterdam, Netherlands
C
Bijlmer Arena
Hoogoorddreef 54, 1101 BE Amsterdam-Zuidoost, Netherlands
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D
Duivendrecht
Stationsplein 3, 1115 BZ Duivendrecht, Netherlands
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E
Vondelpark
Amsterdam, Leidseplein, 1054 ET Amsterdam, Netherlands
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F
Elandsgracht Bus Station
Amsterdam, Busstation Elandsgracht, 1053 LS Amsterdam, Netherlands
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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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,437 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.

FlixBus Amsterdam Hamburg recent customer reviews

The service was late yet there were no updates. Boarding was very confusing. But once we got going, the service was smooth and efficient.

Peter L.

September 22, 2024

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,156 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

Based on 11156 reviews, the company was rated 3.7 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. BlaBlaCar Bus ticket prices on this trip start at $27

BlaBlaBus Amsterdam Hamburg recent customer reviews

All good

Javiera L.

January 10, 2020

Very friendly drivers. Bus left on time and arrived Hamburg 5 min early.

Frank W.

January 1, 2020

DE bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Amsterdam to Hamburg by bus

What is the distance between Amsterdam and Hamburg?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/23

$63

11/24

$38

Today

$31

11/26

$40

11/27

$29

11/28

$32

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The cheapest trip from Amsterdam to Hamburg was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $29

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

You can expect to pay from $29 to $90 for a bus ticket from Amsterdam to Hamburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $29 which is on 2025-11-27.