Driving from Hamburg to Stockholm
Stockholm lies 811 km (504 mi) north-east of Hamburg, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 12 h 22 min without stops, over roughly 989 km (615 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Hamburg | Stockholm | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Sweden |
| Population | 2 million | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Stockholm) |
| Postal codes | 20038–22769 | 100 04–195 87 |
What changes when you arrive in Stockholm
Crossing from Germany into Sweden: money changes from the Euro to the Krona (SEK); the dialling code becomes +46; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Where to book car hire from Hamburg to Stockholm
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Staying in Stockholm
Our booking partner lists 534 places to stay in Stockholm. Of the 363 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (163), and 11 are five-star. Across 261 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 811,373 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Stockholm
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Common questions
How far is Stockholm from Hamburg?
811 km (504 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Hamburg; by road roughly 989 km (615 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Stockholm by car?
About 12 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hamburg and Stockholm?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Stockholm?
The Krona (SEK).
Where can I stay in Stockholm?
Our booking partner lists 534 places to stay in Stockholm, 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.