Bus Leipzig to Hamburg: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Leipzig to Hamburg

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

today

$28

tomorrow

$20

Wednesday

$26

Thursday

$24

Friday

$19

Saturday

$17

Sunday

$26

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 40m	6:50 AM	Leipzig	Central Station	2:30 PM	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) at 4/27/2026 6:50:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 4/27/2026 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
FlixBus	5h 55m	4:15 PM	Leipzig	Central Station	10:10 PM	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) at 4/27/2026 4:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 4/27/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
FlixBus	5h 50m	4:20 PM	Leipzig	Central Station	10:10 PM	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) at 4/27/2026 4:20:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 4/27/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
FlixBus	7h 0m	5:15 AM	Leipzig	Central Station	12:15 PM	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) at 4/27/2026 5:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 4/27/2026 12:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 0m	5:15 AM	Leipzig	Central Station	12:15 PM	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) at 4/28/2026 5:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 4/28/2026 12:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
FlixBus	5h 50m	4:15 PM	Leipzig	Central Station	10:05 PM	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) at 4/28/2026 4:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 4/28/2026 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
FlixBus	7h 45m	10:30 AM	Leipzig	Central Station	6:15 PM	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) at 4/28/2026 10:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 4/28/2026 6:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
FlixBus	7h 30m	11:45 AM	Leipzig	Central Station	7:15 PM	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) at 4/28/2026 11:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 4/28/2026 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
FlixBus	8h 25m	7:50 AM	Leipzig	Trade Fair Train Station	4:15 PM	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Trade Fair Train Station, Leipzig (Germany) at 4/28/2026 7:50:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 4/28/2026 4:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 50m	4:20 PM	Leipzig	Central Station	10:10 PM	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) at 4/29/2026 4:20:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 4/29/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
FlixBus	7h 0m	5:15 AM	Leipzig	Central Station	12:15 PM	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) at 4/29/2026 5:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 4/29/2026 12:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
FlixBus	7h 45m	10:30 AM	Leipzig	Central Station	6:15 PM	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) at 4/29/2026 10:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 4/29/2026 6:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
FlixBus	7h 30m	11:45 AM	Leipzig	Central Station	7:15 PM	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) at 4/29/2026 11:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 4/29/2026 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
FlixBus	8h 5m	7:50 AM	Leipzig	Trade Fair Train Station	3:55 PM	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Trade Fair Train Station, Leipzig (Germany) at 4/29/2026 7:50:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 4/29/2026 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 40m	6:50 AM	Leipzig	Central Station	2:30 PM	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) at 4/30/2026 6:50:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 4/30/2026 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
FlixBus	7h 0m	5:15 AM	Leipzig	Central Station	12:15 PM	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) at 4/30/2026 5:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 4/30/2026 12:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
FlixBus	5h 50m	4:20 PM	Leipzig	Central Station	10:10 PM	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) at 4/30/2026 4:20:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 4/30/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 50m	4:20 PM	Leipzig	Central Station	10:10 PM	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) at 5/1/2026 4:20:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 5/1/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
FlixBus	7h 40m	6:50 AM	Leipzig	Central Station	2:30 PM	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) at 5/1/2026 6:50:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 5/1/2026 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
FlixBus	7h 0m	5:15 AM	Leipzig	Central Station	12:15 PM	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) at 5/1/2026 5:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 5/1/2026 12:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 50m	4:20 PM	Leipzig	Central Station	10:10 PM	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) at 5/2/2026 4:20:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 5/2/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
FlixBus	7h 0m	5:15 AM	Leipzig	Central Station	12:15 PM	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) at 5/2/2026 5:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 5/2/2026 12:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
FlixBus	7h 40m	6:50 AM	Leipzig	Central Station	2:30 PM	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) at 5/2/2026 6:50:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 5/2/2026 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 0m	5:15 AM	Leipzig	Central Station	12:15 PM	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) at 5/3/2026 5:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 5/3/2026 12:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
FlixBus	7h 40m	6:50 AM	Leipzig	Central Station	2:30 PM	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) at 5/3/2026 6:50:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 5/3/2026 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
FlixBus	5h 50m	4:20 PM	Leipzig	Central Station	10:10 PM	Hamburg	Central Bus Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) at 5/3/2026 4:20:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 5/3/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Leipzig to Hamburg via Hanover, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  7h 0m
  
  0
  
  5:15 AM
  
  Leipzig
  Central Station
  
  10:00 AM
  
  Hanover
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $14
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) at 5/5/2026 5:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Hanover (Germany) arriving at 5/5/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
- FlixBus
  
  2h 5m
  
  0
  
  10:10 AM
  
  Hanover
  Central Bus Station
  
  12:15 PM
  
  Hamburg
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Hanover (Germany) at 5/5/2026 10:10:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 5/5/2026 12:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 5m
Travel time is 1h 10m longer, but you will save $3

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Leipzig to Hamburg is $16 on 5/6/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Leipzig and Hamburg

See here how frequent the connections between Leipzig and Hamburg are, during different times and days of the week.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from Leipzig to Hamburg. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Leipzig and Hamburg.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 11 buses from Leipzig to Hamburg, while Night sees the fewest connections between Leipzig and Hamburg, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Leipzig to Hamburg

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 3 times every day by bus from Leipzig to Hamburg in one click! Book your bus ticket from Leipzig to Hamburg starting from $16!

Cheapest Bus	$16
Fastest Bus	5h 50m
Earliest Bus	5:15 AM
Latest Bus	4:20 PM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	182.8 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Leipzig to Hamburg

Every day, 3 buses from 1 bus companies leave Leipzig for Hamburg: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/27/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 04/26

Monday 04/27

$28

Tuesday 04/28

$20

Wednesday 04/29

$26

Thursday 04/30

$24

Friday 05/01

$19

Saturday 05/02

$17

Sunday 05/03

$26

Monday 05/04

$19

Tuesday 05/05

$18

Wednesday 05/06

$16

Thursday 05/07

$17

Friday 05/08

$20

Saturday 05/09

$18

Sunday 05/10

$21

Monday 05/11

$23

Tuesday 05/12

$20

Wednesday 05/13

$25

Thursday 05/14

$29

Friday 05/15

$25

Saturday 05/16

$22

Sunday 05/17

$23

Monday 05/18

$18

Tuesday 05/19

Wednesday 05/20

$16

Thursday 05/21

Friday 05/22

$20

Saturday 05/23

The cheapest time to travel from Leipzig to Hamburg

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Leipzig to Hamburg, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $16, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Leipzig to Hamburg. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $21.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Leipzig to Hamburg, with $16. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $19.

How to save money travelling from Leipzig 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 Leipzig 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 Leipzig 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 Leipzig to Hamburg are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Leipzig and Hamburg

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

Thomaskirche Bus Stop

Dittrichring 11

Trade Fair Train Station

Merkurpromenade

Völkerschlachtdenkmal

Anger-Crottendorf Train Station

Connewitz Train Station

Central Bus Station

Adenauerallee 78

Reeperbahn Bus Stop

Harburg Bus Stop

Klein Borstel U-Train Station

Wendemuthstraße Bus Stop

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 Leipzig to Hamburg? Compare all modes of transports from Leipzig to Hamburg.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Leipzig to Hamburg

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

FAQs about the Leipzig to Hamburg bus

How much does a Leipzig Hamburg bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $16 and takes 5h 50m to reach Hamburg. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $16 and $56. 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 Leipzig to Hamburg each day?

Every day, the Leipzig to Hamburg bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Leipzig to Hamburg is offered by FlixBus and takes 5h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $32. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Leipzig to Hamburg?

The earliest bus arriving in Hamburg from Leipzig starts at 5:15 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 Leipzig to Hamburg?

The latest bus trip departing from Leipzig for Hamburg starts at 4:20 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 Leipzig Hamburg route?

When traveling by bus from Leipzig 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 Leipzig and Hamburg?

You can check all the direct connections between Leipzig 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 Leipzig 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 Leipzig 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 Leipzig 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 Leipzig to Hamburg on your planned travel date.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Leipzig and to Hamburg

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Leipzig and to Hamburg. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!