The cheapest and fastest coaches from Göttingen to Hamburg
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£23
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 42 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
226 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Göttingen to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Göttingen to Hamburg will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £13.
Of the 8 buses that leave Göttingen for Hamburg every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 226 km distance in an average of 2 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Göttingen to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Göttingen to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 226 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£20 Average Price Cheapest | £56 Average Price |
4h 16m Average total duration 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Göttingen to Hamburg bus times
The table below shows live departures for Göttingen to Hamburg coaches for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 04:00 Göttingen, ZOB | 3h45 | 07:45 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:30 Göttingen, ZOB | 3h45 | 19:15 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:25 Göttingen, ZOB | 3h50 | 22:15 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
![]() | 03:00 Göttingen | 3h45 | 06:45 Hamburg | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Göttingen to Hamburg
Buses from Göttingen to Hamburg run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 6 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:20, the last at 23:35. The fastest coach covers the 226 km distance in 3h 45m.
Distance 226 km |
Average bus duration 3h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 3h 45m |
First bus 00:20 |
Last bus 23:35 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, FlixBus from Göttingen to HamburgYou can travel by bus between Göttingen to Hamburg with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus for as low as £11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Göttingen to Hamburg coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Göttingen 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 Göttingen, ZOB, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.4 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 Göttingen and Hamburg
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 21, 22, 23, 41, 42 Train: Göttingen Hauptbahnhof
- 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
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