The cheapest and fastest coaches from Copenhagen to Hamburg
Cheapest price
£27
Average price
£34
Fastest journey
5 h 10 m
Average duration
5 h 30 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
285 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Copenhagen to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Copenhagen to Hamburg will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £27.
Of the 7 buses that leave Copenhagen for Hamburg every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 285 km distance in an average of 5 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train, coach, flight and ferry for Copenhagen to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a flight costs an average of £126.
Distance: 285 km
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£42 Average Price Cheapest | £63 Average Price | £365 Average Price | £74 Average Price |
6h 54m Average total duration 6h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 12m Average total duration 9h 12m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Copenhagen to Hamburg bus times
The table below shows live departures for Copenhagen to Hamburg coaches for today, Saturday 29 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 05:25 København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 5h35 | 11:00 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 08:35 København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 5h10 | 13:45 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:40 København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 5h45 | 18:25 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
0 | 15:00 Copenhagen | 5h25 | 20:25 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:10 København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 5h50 | 21:00 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:20 København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 6h25 | 02:45 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:30 København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 5h10 | 01:40 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:00 København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 7h15 | 05:15 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Copenhagen to Hamburg
Buses from Copenhagen to Hamburg run on average 10 times per day, taking around 6h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £23 if you book in advance.
There are 9 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:15, the last at 23:35. The fastest coach covers the 285 km distance in 5h 10m.
Distance 285 km |
Average bus duration 6h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 5h 10m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:35 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus from Copenhagen to HamburgYou can travel by bus between Copenhagen to Hamburg with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus for as low as £23. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Copenhagen to Hamburg: Journey Details
Buses from Copenhagen to Hamburg are convenient and affordable and various service providers cover the route. Flixbus have three buses per day; one in the morning, one in the evening and one late at night. With the exception of Monday and Saturday, Infobus has two buses per day and they leave in the morning and afternoon. The daily Postbus service departs in the morning and arrives early afternoon. BlaBlaCar offer a car share service on most day. A typical trip by bus or shared car should take about 6 hours.
Taking the Bus from Copenhagen
Flixbus buses from Copenhagen to Hamburg depart from the city's Central Station while Infobus and Postbus services leave from the DGI-byen conference centre stop at the station's rear. Travellers can take the metro (every line apart from F) to the station or use local buses or taxis. Those using BlaBlaCar will depart from H.C. Andersens Blvd., 18.
Getting into Hamburg by Bus
Iconic buildings such as the Rathaus and St. Petri and St. Jacobi churches help to give Hamburg its unique identity. Visitors can also enjoy some of the best dining, shopping and entertainment in Germany. Buses from Copenhagen to Hamburg arrive at the ZOB or main bus station in the St. Georg district of the city or at the adjacent rail station or Hauptbahnhof. U-Bahn underground trains (lines U1 and U3) can be taken to most parts of Hamburg while the S-Bahn overground train is ideal for those travelling to suburban destinations. Both U-Bahn and S-Bahn trains run till about 1 a.m. and the 'Nachtbus' night bus services then cover all areas of the city during the night. Taxis are also available.
FAQs: Copenhagen to Hamburg coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Copenhagen to Hamburg by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hamburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Copenhagen and Hamburg
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- Bus: 1A, 2A, 5C, 250S Metro: M3 Train: S-tog
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Dybbølsbro (in the station)
- Restaurant Flammen (0.5 km)
- Mad & Kaffe (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- Bus: 1A, 5C, 6A, 250S Metro: M3 Train: S-train s A, B, C, E, H
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria im ZOB (in the station)
- Burger Lounge (0.3 km)
- Café Paris (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 3, 120, 124, 130 Metro: U1, U3 Train: S1, S21
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Nordsee (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 112, 120, 124 Metro: U1, U2, U3 Train: S1, S2, S3
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