Norwich to Hamburg by bus
Hamburg lies 589 km (366 mi) east of Norwich, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 10 h 49 min including stops, over roughly 719 km (447 mi) of road.
| Norwich | Hamburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Population | 143,135 | 2 million |
| Elevation | 19 m (62 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Postal codes | NR2–NR99 | 20038–22769 |
Clocks in Hamburg are 1 h ahead of Norwich right now, so a 10 h 49 min journey lands 11 h 49 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Hamburg
Crossing from United Kingdom into Germany: money changes from the Pound to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the right; 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 Norwich 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 Norwich?
589 km (366 mi) in a straight line, east of Norwich; by road roughly 719 km (447 mi).
How long does it take to get from Norwich to Hamburg by bus?
About 10 h 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Norwich and Hamburg?
Hamburg is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Berlin against Europe/London).
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.