What is the distance between Dortmund and Hamburg?

Dortmund and Hamburg are 177 miles (285 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to Hamburg from Dortmund, chances are that your bus will depart from Dortmund Hauptbahnhof and arrive at Hamburg Airport. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off 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 Lake Alster, Speicherstadt (Historic Warehouse Complex), The Old Elbe Tunnel, Cap San Diego and The maritime heart of Hamburg.

Bus Dortmund to Hamburg from $13 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Dortmund to Hamburg on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		11:50pm	Dortmund	7h 45m	7:35am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest
		11:50pm	Dortmund	14h 30m	2:20pm	HAM Airport	No tags

Next departures for Dortmund to Hamburg on November 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	1:00pm	Dortmund	5h 15m	6:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	CheapestFastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	5:31pm	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	6h 24m	11:55pm	HAM Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	1:00pm	Dortmund	6h 7m	7:07pm	Hamburg Hbf	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	1:00pm	Dortmund	5h 54m	6:54pm	Harburg	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	9:31am	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	5h 59m	3:30pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Dortmund 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 3 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $15, 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$16 - $122	Average Duration7h 10m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$19 - $185	Average Duration3h 7m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$15 - $45	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

3.5/511,449 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 Dortmund to Hamburg by bus

What is the distance between Dortmund and Hamburg?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Dortmund to Hamburg?
What are the best sights and things to do in Hamburg?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/24

$25

11/25

$25

Today

$27

11/27

$18

11/28

$18

11/29

$17

11/30

No data

12/01

$21

The cheapest trip from Dortmund to Hamburg was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $17

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 $17 to $96 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 $17 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 Time7h 10m	Avg Price$30	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time3h 7m	Avg Price$51	Daily Departures11
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time3h 30m	Avg Price$30	Daily Departures12