London to Hamburg bus with FlixBus

Coach from London to Hamburg

While travelling by bus from London to Hamburg can take between 18 and 20 hours, it is a relaxing and cost-effective way of making the journey and a chance to enjoy some of Europe's scenery en route. FlixBus offers up to seven daily departures which start mid-morning and continue until late evening. All routes involve crossing either the English Channel or the North Sea and a connection in mainland Europe. Departures are from London Victoria Coach Station with arrivals at Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB).

How long is the journey by bus from London to Hamburg?

The bus from London to Hamburg takes between 18 and 20 hours to complete the journey. All routes require one connection and these are made at Brussels, Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Dortmund, Dusseldorf or Frankfurt am Main.

How many coaches are there from London to Hamburg?

There are between three and seven buses from London to Hamburg every day of the week. These all involve one connection en route. Departures are spread throughout the day from mid-morning until late in the evening. 

What is/are the departure and arrival stations for buses from London to Hamburg?

Departure bus station: The bus from London to Hamburg departs from London Victoria Coach Station. London Victoria Coach Station is a walk of about 10 minutes from London Victoria Train Station and both are centrally located within the city. Many of London's historic and cultural attractions as well as several hotels are on the doorstep. Together the bus and train station are connected to an extensive and efficient transport network of local, regional and intercity trains, local and long-distance buses and London Underground services. There is a good range of facilities at London Victoria Coach Station. These include car parking, taxi ranks, car hire desks, ticket desks and automatic ticket machines, toilets and showers, luggage storage, tourist information, waiting areas, ATMs, bars, cafes and kiosk shops. Further shops, eateries and services can be found at London Victoria Train Station and in the surrounding streets. All areas of the coach station have step-free access via lifts and accessible toilets are available.

Arrival bus station: The bus from London to Hamburg completes its journey at Hamburg ZOB Bus Station. This is adjacent to Hamburg Hbf, the city's main train station and just a few minutes walk from many of the city's tourist attractions. Hamburg has an extensive transport network made up of local and regional buses and suburban trains as well as S-Bahn and U-Bahn services. Six ferry routes also link different parts of the city. Together Hamburg bus and train stations form one of the busiest transport hubs in Germany. Among their facilities are car parking, car hire desks, taxi ranks, wifi, toilets and showers, passenger lounges and waiting areas, ticket offices, luggage storage lockers, ATMs, tourist information and a good choice of places to shop, drink and dine. There are accessible toilets at the stations while all areas have step-free access via lifts and escalators. 

Which coach providers travel from London to Hamburg?

The bus route from London to Hamburg is operated by FlixBus.

 FlixBus London to Hamburg

FlixBus is a large international travel company that operates numerous bus routes across the United Kingdom and mainland Europe. There are up to seven departures a day from London Victoria Coach Station to Hamburg with journey times of between 18 and 20 hours. Departures start mid-morning and continue until late evening. All routes require one connection which is made in a European city such as Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Dusseldorf or Frankfurt am Main.

London to Hamburg Coach: Services on Board

FlixBus operates an extensive fleet of modern safe coaches with comfortable seating and generous legroom. Standard tickets only are available although individual seat reservations may be made at the time of booking or at any time prior to departure. Passengers can travel with up to two large suitcases which are stored in the hold while hand baggage and personal effects can be taken on board and placed in either the overhead luggage racks or under the seat. There is an extra charge for foldable bicycles. These must go in the hold of the coach and there is an additional charge for their carriage. Onboard facilities include toilets, wifi, power outlets, individual lighting and heating or air-conditioning as required. No animals including service animals are allowed inside FlixBus coaches. There is no onboard wheelchair space but foldable wheelchairs can be stored free of charge in the hold.