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Hamburg to Nottingham by bus

Nottingham lies 744 km (462 mi) west of Hamburg, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 13 h 35 min including stops, over roughly 907 km (564 mi) of road.

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HamburgNottingham
CountryGermanyUnited Kingdom
Population2 million323,632
Elevation9 m (30 ft)46 m (151 ft)
Time nowUTC+2 (Europe/Berlin)UTC+1 (Europe/London)
Postal codes20038–22769KW5–NG7

Clocks in Nottingham are 1 h behind Hamburg right now, so a 13 h 35 min journey lands only 12 h 35 min later by the destination clock.

What changes when you arrive in Nottingham

Crossing from Germany into United Kingdom: money changes from the Euro to the Pound (GBP); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +44; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.

Where to book buses from Hamburg to Nottingham

FlixBusThe widest single-brand network in Europe and North America, where it also operates Greyhound. Refunds come back as vouchers, not cash.Search coach routes on FlixBus (opens global.flixbus.com in a new tab)
BusbudIntercity coach tickets in North America, Europe and Latin America, including the regional Canadian carriers that sell nowhere else together.Find bus routes on Busbud (opens www.busbud.com in a new tab)
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Staying in Nottingham

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Common questions

How far is Nottingham from Hamburg?

744 km (462 mi) in a straight line, west of Hamburg; by road roughly 907 km (564 mi).

How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Nottingham by bus?

About 13 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Hamburg and Nottingham?

Nottingham is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Europe/Berlin).

What currency do I need in Nottingham?

The Pound (GBP).

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.