More cities in one trip from Hamburg
Hamburg (Germany) is a great base for seeing several cities in one trip: direct low-cost flights arrive from 23 airports, and FlixBus links it directly to 8 cities within about five hours. One of them is in another country (Denmark). The most searched are Berlin, Hanover and Bremen; the quickest to reach is Bremen, about 45 min away. Below you'll find two ready-made loops, with nights split and travel times.
Updated on 17 September 2026
- 8 nearby cities by bus
- 23 airports with direct flights
- 2 countries
Nearby cities by bus from Hamburg
Cities with a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection, most searched first. The time shown is the fastest direct ride we found on a typical day: times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
| City | Distance | Approx. time | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin · Germany | 252 km | 1 h 45 min | Train |
| Hanover · Germany | 132 km | 2 h | Bus |
| Bremen · Germany | 95 km | 45 min | Train |
| Halle (Saale) · Germany | 266 km | 3 h 30 min | Train |
| Bielefeld · Germany | 198 km | 3 h 20 min | Bus |
| Münster · Germany | 239 km | 2 h 5 min | Train |
| Kassel · Germany | 252 km | about 4 h 30 min | Bus or train |
| Odense · Denmark | 207 km | 4 h 25 min | Bus |
“About”: there was no direct ride on the day we checked, so the time is estimated from the distance.
Loop trips from Hamburg
Land in Hamburg, get around by bus and come back here for your return flight. The nights are just a suggestion, and the loop works the other way round too.
Hamburg → Hanover → Bremen → Hamburg
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Hamburg, 2 nights in Hanover, 1 night in Bremen
- About 4 h 20 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Hamburg → Hanover | 2 h |
| Hanover → Bremen | 1 h 35 min |
| Bremen → Hamburg | 45 min |
Hamburg → Hanover → Bielefeld → Hamburg
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Hamburg, 2 nights in Hanover, 1 night in Bielefeld
- About 6 h 20 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Hamburg → Hanover | 2 h |
| Hanover → Bielefeld | 1 h |
| Bielefeld → Hamburg | 3 h 20 min |
Bus and flight are separate tickets: on the day of your flight, leave at least three hours between the bus arriving and the flight leaving.
Direct low-cost flights to Hamburg
Airports with direct flights to Hamburg, by country. Some routes are seasonal only.
Albania 1
Armenia 1
Bosnia & Herzegovina 1
Georgia 1
Ireland 1
Italy 1
Kosovo 1
Macedonia del Nord 1
Moldavia 1
Montenegro 1
Poland 1
Portugal 1
Romania 1
Serbia 1
United Kingdom 1
FAQ
Which cities can you reach by bus from Hamburg?
With a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection: Berlin, Hanover, Bremen, Halle (Saale), Bielefeld, Münster, Kassel and Odense. Times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How long is the bus from Hamburg to Berlin?
About 1 h 45 min on the fastest direct ride we found, over 252 km. Check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How many nights do you need for a multi-city loop from Hamburg?
For Hamburg, Hanover and Bremen, about 5 nights is enough (2 nights in Hamburg, 2 nights in Hanover, 1 night in Bremen), with about 4 h 20 min of travel in total.
Which airports have direct low-cost flights to Hamburg?
From 23 airports in 17 countries, including London, Bucharest and Barcelona. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Hamburg is cheap.