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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Basel to Hamburg from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.

today
$50
tomorrow
$54
Wednesday
$51
Thursday
$52
Friday
$57
Saturday
$54
Sunday
$64

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 12h 10m 6:40 PM Basel Central Station 6:50 AM Hamburg Central Bus Station  Economy $50
FlixBus 15h 5m 4:50 AM Basel Central Station 7:55 PM Hamburg Central Bus Station  Economy $73
  • Did you know that if you travel from Basel to Hamburg via Frankfurt am Main, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      15h 5m
      0
      4:50 AM
      Basel
      Central Station
      10:45 AM
      Frankfurt am Main
      Central Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $20
      • Waiting Time 2h 15m
    • FlixBus
      6h 55m
      0
      1:00 PM
      Frankfurt am Main
      Central Station
      7:55 PM
      Hamburg
      Central Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $24
    Travel time is 2h 55m longer, but you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 20h 20m 11:40 PM Basel Central Station 8:00 PM Hamburg Central Bus Station  Economy $54
FlixBus 18h 15m 1:05 AM Basel Central Station 7:20 PM Hamburg Central Bus Station  Economy $58
FlixBus 15h 5m 4:50 AM Basel Central Station 7:55 PM Hamburg Central Bus Station  Economy $63
  • Did you know that if you travel from Basel to Hamburg via Frankfurt am Main, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      15h 5m
      0
      4:50 AM
      Basel
      Central Station
      10:45 AM
      Frankfurt am Main
      Central Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $20
      • Waiting Time 2h 15m
    • FlixBus
      6h 55m
      0
      1:00 PM
      Frankfurt am Main
      Central Station
      7:55 PM
      Hamburg
      Central Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $24
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 20h 20m 11:40 PM Basel Central Station 8:00 PM Hamburg Central Bus Station  Economy $51
FlixBus 18h 15m 1:05 AM Basel Central Station 7:20 PM Hamburg Central Bus Station  Economy $52
FlixBus 15h 5m 4:50 AM Basel Central Station 7:55 PM Hamburg Central Bus Station  Economy $52
  • Did you know that if you travel from Basel to Hamburg via Europa-Park Rust, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      13h 10m
      0
      5:40 PM
      Basel
      Central Station
      7:20 PM
      Europa-Park Rust
      Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $9
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      11h 25m
      0
      7:25 PM
      Europa-Park Rust
      Bus Stop
      6:50 AM
      Hamburg
      Central Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $35
    Travel Time is 1h 55m shorter, and you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 12h 10m 6:40 PM Basel Central Station 6:50 AM Hamburg Central Bus Station  Economy $52
FlixBus 16h 50m 3:05 AM Basel Central Station 7:55 PM Hamburg Central Bus Station  Economy $54
  • Did you know that if you travel from Basel to Hamburg via Europa-Park Rust, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      13h 10m
      0
      5:40 PM
      Basel
      Central Station
      7:20 PM
      Europa-Park Rust
      Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $9
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      11h 25m
      0
      7:25 PM
      Europa-Park Rust
      Bus Stop
      6:50 AM
      Hamburg
      Central Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $35
    Travel time is 1h 0m longer, but you will save $8

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 12h 10m 6:40 PM Basel Central Station 6:50 AM Hamburg Central Bus Station  Economy $57
FlixBus 16h 50m 3:05 AM Basel Central Station 7:55 PM Hamburg Central Bus Station  Economy $63
  • Did you know that if you travel from Basel to Hamburg via Europa-Park Rust, you can save more than $13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      13h 10m
      0
      5:40 PM
      Basel
      Central Station
      7:20 PM
      Europa-Park Rust
      Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $9
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      11h 25m
      0
      7:25 PM
      Europa-Park Rust
      Bus Stop
      6:50 AM
      Hamburg
      Central Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $35
    Travel time is 1h 0m longer, but you will save $13

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 12h 10m 6:40 PM Basel Central Station 6:50 AM Hamburg Central Bus Station  Economy $54
FlixBus 15h 5m 4:50 AM Basel Central Station 7:55 PM Hamburg Central Bus Station  Economy $66
  • Did you know that if you travel from Basel to Hamburg via Europa-Park Rust, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      13h 10m
      0
      5:40 PM
      Basel
      Central Station
      7:20 PM
      Europa-Park Rust
      Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $9
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      11h 25m
      0
      7:25 PM
      Europa-Park Rust
      Bus Stop
      6:50 AM
      Hamburg
      Central Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $35
    Travel time is 1h 0m longer, but you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 12h 10m 6:40 PM Basel Central Station 6:50 AM Hamburg Central Bus Station  Economy $64
FlixBus 15h 5m 4:50 AM Basel Central Station 7:55 PM Hamburg Central Bus Station  Economy $96
  • Did you know that if you travel from Basel to Hamburg via Europa-Park Rust, you can save more than $22? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      13h 10m
      0
      5:40 PM
      Basel
      Central Station
      7:20 PM
      Europa-Park Rust
      Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $10
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      11h 25m
      0
      7:25 PM
      Europa-Park Rust
      Bus Stop
      6:50 AM
      Hamburg
      Central Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $33
    Travel time is 1h 0m longer, but you will save $22

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Basel to Hamburg is $41 on 4/28/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Basel and Hamburg

See here how frequent the connections between Basel and Hamburg are, during different times and days of the week.
Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily buses from Basel to Hamburg. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Basel and Hamburg.
The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 9 buses from Basel to Hamburg, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Basel and Hamburg, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Basel to Hamburg

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 2 times every day by bus from Basel to Hamburg in one click! Book your bus ticket from Basel to Hamburg starting from $41!

Cheapest Bus $41
Fastest Bus 12h 10m
Earliest Bus 4:50 AM
Latest Bus 6:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes 2 Ø
Distance 426.7 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Basel to Hamburg

Every day, 2 buses from 1 bus companies leave Basel for Hamburg: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/20/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 04/19
Monday 04/20
$50
Tuesday 04/21
$54
Wednesday 04/22
$51
Thursday 04/23
$52
Friday 04/24
$57
Saturday 04/25
$54
Sunday 04/26
$64
Monday 04/27
$47
Tuesday 04/28
$41
Wednesday 04/29
$47
Thursday 04/30
$59
Friday 05/01
$58
Saturday 05/02
$54
Sunday 05/03
$64
Monday 05/04
$45
Tuesday 05/05
$49
Wednesday 05/06
$47
Thursday 05/07
Friday 05/08
$53
Saturday 05/09
$61
Sunday 05/10
$60
Monday 05/11
$49
Tuesday 05/12
$53
Wednesday 05/13
$70
Thursday 05/14
$70
Friday 05/15
$64
Saturday 05/16

The cheapest time to travel from Basel to Hamburg

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Basel to Hamburg, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $41, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Basel to Hamburg. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $60.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Basel to Hamburg, with $41. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $50.

How to save money travelling from Basel to Hamburg

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Basel to Hamburg in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Basel to Hamburg, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Basel to Hamburg are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Basel and Hamburg

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Basel and Hamburg.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Basel to Hamburg? Compare all modes of transports from Basel to Hamburg.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Basel to Hamburg

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Basel to Hamburg? Or which bus companies serve the route Basel to Hamburg? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Basel to Hamburg bus

How much does a Basel Hamburg bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $41 and takes 12h 10m to reach Hamburg. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Basel to Hamburg?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $41 and $96. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Hamburg.

On average, how many connections are available from Basel to Hamburg each day?

Every day, the Basel to Hamburg bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Basel to Hamburg take?

The fastest bus from Basel to Hamburg is offered by FlixBus and takes 12h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $50. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Basel to Hamburg?

The earliest bus arriving in Hamburg from Basel starts at 4:50 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Basel to Hamburg?

The latest bus trip departing from Basel for Hamburg starts at 6:40 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Basel Hamburg route?

When traveling by bus from Basel to Hamburg, passengers can travel with FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Hamburg?

You can check all the direct connections between Basel and Hamburg by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Basel to Hamburg bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Basel Hamburg bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Basel Hamburg bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Basel to Hamburg on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Basel to Hamburg?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 2 daily trips between Basel and Hamburg. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Basel to Hamburg?

Prices and availability for 2 trips between Basel and Hamburg change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Basel to Hamburg

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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