How to get from Hamburg to Gothenburg
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- 478 km as the crow flies
- 1 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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Route details last verified on 23 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Hamburg to Gothenburg: bus. The two cities are about 478 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 23 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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478 km
Hamburg to Gothenburg: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Hamburg central → Gothenburgbus
FlixBus·11h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Hamburg to Gothenburg
FlixBus runs 1 scheduled departures a day, the first at 18:00 and the last at 18:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 1 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
All departures
- 18:00
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 Mon, Oct 12
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Hamburg to Gothenburg works
Okay, so for your trip to Gothenburg, you'll want to head to Hamburg Central Station for the 18:00 FlixBus departure. This is a direct overnight journey, so you won't need to worry about any transfers, which is a definite plus. You'll be traveling for about 11 hours and 10 minutes, arriving in Gothenburg Central around 05:10 the next morning. The total cost for this leg is roughly EUR 44. It's a pretty straightforward and efficient way to get there, especially since it's a direct route.
Hamburg to Gothenburg: common questions
When is the first bus from Hamburg to Gothenburg?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 18:00 and the last at 18:00, from Hamburg central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Hamburg to Gothenburg?
1 a day with FlixBus, between 18:00 and 18:00.
Which station does the bus from Hamburg to Gothenburg leave from?
Hamburg central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Gothenburg from Hamburg?
About 478 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Hamburg to Gothenburg?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Gothenburg?
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: 23 Sep 2026