How to get from Gothenburg to Hamburg
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Gothenburg to Hamburg. The most useful door-to-door route takes 11h 05m by bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 478 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
478 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €432Checked Sep 5 | 6h 18m2 transfers | See Flight details |
| Bus | €46Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 11h 05m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€432Checked Sep 56h 18m · 2 transfersSee Flight details
- Bus€46Omio catalogue, Sep 811h 05m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Gothenburg to Hamburg: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Gothenburg → GothenburgbusCity transit·10m
- 2Gothenburg → Hamburg centralbus
FlixBus·10h 35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
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Flight prices by day, Gothenburg to Hamburg
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
Departures from Gothenburg to Hamburg
FlixBus runs 3 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:30 and the last at 23:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 3 | 00:30 | 23:30 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Sep 8
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusGothenburg-Hamburg centralBook →
SASCopenhagen Kastrup-Hamburg AirportSee live options and dates →Airport shuttle busGothenburg-Göteborg Landvetter AirportBook →On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus, SAS, Airport shuttle bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Gothenburg to Hamburg works
Start with a City transit bus from Gothenburg to Gothenburg, about 10 min. Transfer in Gothenburg and continue by FlixBus bus on to Hamburg central (10h 35m). In total it's roughly €44 over 11h 5m, 1 transfer.
Gothenburg to Hamburg: common questions
How long does it take to get from Gothenburg to Hamburg?
The most useful route takes about 11h 05m by bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Hamburg from Gothenburg?
About 478 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Gothenburg to Hamburg cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €44 to €66. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Gothenburg to Hamburg?
On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus, SAS, Airport shuttle bus.
Can you get from Gothenburg to Hamburg without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 8h 22m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Gothenburg to Hamburg?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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