Driving from Stuttgart to Hamburg
Hamburg lies 533 km (331 mi) north of Stuttgart, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 8 h 8 min without stops, over roughly 651 km (404 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Stuttgart | Hamburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Population | 612,663 | 2 million |
| Elevation | 252 m (827 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Postal codes | 70173–70629 | 20038–22769 |
Where to book car hire from Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart?
533 km (331 mi) in a straight line, north of Stuttgart; by road roughly 651 km (404 mi).
How long does it take to get from Stuttgart to Hamburg by car?
About 8 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Stuttgart and Hamburg?
No, both are on Europe/Berlin at the moment.
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
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- 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.