How to get from Hamburg to Amsterdam
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Hamburg to Amsterdam by price and travel time.
- 366 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 5h 40m
- 44 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
5h 40m
direct
Bus
€23
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Hamburg to Amsterdam. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 40m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 366 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on May 12, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
366 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €114Checked Oct 20 | 1h 15mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €33Older observation | 9h 04m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €13Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 5h 40mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€114Checked Oct 201h 15m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€33Older observation9h 04m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€13Omio catalogue, Oct 205h 40m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Hamburg to Amsterdam: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Hamburg → Amsterdambus
FlixBus·5h 40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
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.
Departures from Hamburg to Amsterdam
FlixBus runs 44 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:10 and the last at 23:10.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 44 | 00:10 | 23:10 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | 08:05 | 08:05 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:10
- 01:10
- 01:55
- 02:25
- 02:55
- 03:25
- 03:55
- 04:25
- 06:00
- 07:00
- 07:30
- 08:30
- 09:30
- 10:45
- 11:30
- 11:45
- 12:30
- 12:45
- 13:30
- 19:00
- 20:00
- 20:30
- 21:00
- 21:30
- 22:30
- 23:10
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 08:05
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, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Hamburg to Amsterdam works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Hamburg to Amsterdam, about 5h 40m. In total it's roughly €23 over 5h 40m, direct, no transfers.
Hamburg to Amsterdam: common questions
How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Amsterdam?
The most useful route takes about 5h 40m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Hamburg to Amsterdam?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:10 and the last at 23:10, from Hamburg central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Hamburg to Amsterdam?
44 a day with FlixBus, between 00:10 and 23:10.
Which station does the bus from Hamburg to Amsterdam leave from?
Hamburg central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Amsterdam from Hamburg?
About 366 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Hamburg to Amsterdam cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €23. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Hamburg to Amsterdam?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn.
Can you get from Hamburg to Amsterdam without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 5h 03m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Amsterdam?
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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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 12 May 2026