Hoofddorp to Hamburg by bus
Hamburg lies 382 km (237 mi) north-east of Hoofddorp, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 7 h 6 min including stops, over roughly 466 km (289 mi) of road.
| Hoofddorp | Hamburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | The Netherlands | Germany |
| Population | 132,734 | 2 million |
| Elevation | -2 m (-7 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Postal codes | 2131–2135 | 20038–22769 |
What changes when you arrive in Hamburg
Crossing from The Netherlands into Germany: the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Where to book buses from Hoofddorp to Hamburg
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Staying in Hamburg
Our booking partner lists 978 places to stay in Hamburg. Of the 608 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (358), and 23 are five-star. Across 483 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 1,231,345 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Hamburg from Hoofddorp?
382 km (237 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Hoofddorp; by road roughly 466 km (289 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hoofddorp to Hamburg by bus?
About 7 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hoofddorp and Hamburg?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Hamburg?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Hamburg?
Our booking partner lists 978 places to stay in Hamburg, bookable on this site.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.