Lyon to Hamburg by bus
Hamburg lies 943 km (586 mi) north of Lyon, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 17 h 10 min including stops, over roughly 1,150 km (715 mi) of road.
| Lyon | Hamburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | Germany |
| Population | 520,774 | 2 million |
| Elevation | 173 m (568 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Postal codes | 69000–69998 CEDEX 07 | 20038–22769 |
What changes when you arrive in Hamburg
Crossing from France into Germany: sockets are Euro, Schuko; 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 Lyon 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 Lyon?
943 km (586 mi) in a straight line, north of Lyon; by road roughly 1,150 km (715 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lyon to Hamburg by bus?
About 17 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lyon 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 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.