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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Dortmund to Hamburg
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
3 h 10 m
Average duration
3 h 42 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
287 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Dortmund to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dortmund to Hamburg will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £17.
Of the 11 buses that leave Dortmund for Hamburg every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 287 km distance in an average of 3 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 30 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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Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Dortmund to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 21m. 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 £13, and a flight costs an average of £79.
Distance: 287 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£22 Average Price Cheapest | £36 Average Price | £192 Average Price |
4h 28m Average total duration 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 49m Average total duration 3h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Dortmund to Hamburg bus times
The table below shows live departures for Dortmund to Hamburg coaches for today, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 12:00 Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 5h15 | 17:15 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
 FlixTrain+FlixBus | 16:31 Dortmund Hbf | 6h24 | 22:55 Hamburg, S Hamburg Airport | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:50 Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 7h10 | 06:00 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Dortmund to Hamburg
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Buses from Dortmund to Hamburg run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £13 by train.
There are 5 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 287 km distance in 5h 10m.
Distance 287 km |
Average bus duration 3h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 5h 10m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus from Dortmund to HamburgYou can travel by bus between Dortmund to Hamburg with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus for as low as £13. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Dortmund to Hamburg coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dortmund 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.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, located 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Dortmund and Hamburg
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Express (in the station)
- Bistro Central (0.2 km)
- Restaurant Heimatliebe (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 452, 453, 460 Metro: U41, U45, U47, U49 Train: S1, S2, S5
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 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
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 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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