- Must visit
Hamburger Kunsthalle
Hamburg’s premier art museum, with major European paintings, modern art, and contemporary works across several buildings. One of the city’s essential cultural visits.
Cheapest price
$65
Average price
$71
Fastest journey
20 h 55 m
Average duration
21 h 38 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
934 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Budapest to Hamburg Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Hamburg Airport will cost around $71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $65.
Of the 3 buses that leave Budapest for Hamburg Airport on Sun, Jun 21, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 934 km distance in an average of 21 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 20 h 55 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 22 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Hamburg Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, and a flight costs an average of $67.
Distance: 580 miles (934 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$67 Average price Cheapest | $164 Average price | $91 Average price | $154 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
20h 48m Average total duration 20h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 47m Average total duration 12h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Hamburg Airport:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Hamburg Airport costing on average $91 (€75).
A bus is $98 (€80) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Hamburg Airport costing on average $164 (€135).
Other travel options to Hamburg Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 17m.
Bus takes on average 20h 18m.
Tickets start at around $67 (€55) compared to roughly $154 (€126) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $87 (€71). The journey takes 20h 18m versus 12h 21m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 26h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 24h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 17h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 21h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 17h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 20h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 20h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 20h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 17h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 20h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 18h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 19h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 18h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 18h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 21h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 17h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 20h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 19h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 20h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 20h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 03:34PM | Duration 22h39 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 19h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 11:34AM | Duration 18h04 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 18h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 21h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 15h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 17h45 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 28h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 22h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 17h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 22h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 23h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 21h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 27h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 02:34PM | Duration 16h49 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 24h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 22h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 03:34PM | Duration 16h49 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 24h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 20h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 20h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 20h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $74 |
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Hamburg Airport buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 3:20 PM Budapest | 20h55 | 12:15 PM Hamburg Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Budapest | 17h45 | 12:45 PM Hamburg Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:35 PM Budapest | 22h55 | 9:30 PM Hamburg Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
![]() | 6:55 AM Budapest | 21h10 | 4:05 AM Hamburg Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Budapest to Hamburg Airport run on average 34 times per day, taking around 20h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $51 (€42) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:05, the last at 22:45. The fastest bus covers the 580 miles (934 km) distance in 16h 34m.
Distance 580 miles (934 km) |
Average bus duration 20h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $51 (€42) |
Buses per day 34 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 16h 34m |
First bus 5:05 AM |
Last bus 10:45 PM |
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Discover the best of Hamburg Airport — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Hamburg Airport trip today.
Hamburg’s premier art museum, with major European paintings, modern art, and contemporary works across several buildings. One of the city’s essential cultural visits.
Major venue for contemporary art and photography in striking former market halls. Highly regarded for blockbuster exhibitions and strong visual appeal.
World-famous miniature railway and model world in Speicherstadt. Though not a traditional museum, it is one of Hamburg’s most visited exhibition attractions.
Elegant waterfront promenade along the Inner Alster, central for shopping, walking, and classic Hamburg views. One of the city’s best-known public spaces.
Lively harbor promenade with piers, ferries, and sweeping river views. A key base for exploring the waterfront and one of Hamburg’s classic visitor areas.
Scenic walking and boating area around the Binnenalster and Außenalster. Ideal for relaxed views, jogging, and classic postcard perspectives of Hamburg.
A crusty bread roll filled with pickled herring, Bismarck herring, salmon, or shrimp. It is one of Hamburg’s most iconic quick bites, reflecting the city’s maritime heritage.
A traditional North German sailor’s dish of mashed corned beef, potatoes, and beetroot, often served with herring, egg, and pickles. It is a classic specialty strongly associated with Hamburg.
A sweet, cinnamon-butter pastry from Hamburg with a flaky, slightly caramelized texture. It is one of the city’s best-known bakery specialties.
An established upscale seafood restaurant with harbor flair, respected for high-quality fish, shellfish, and polished service.
A historic Hamburg institution near St. Michaelis, famous for classic local dishes such as Labskaus, roast meats, and other Hanseatic specialties.
A long-running traditional seafood and North German restaurant in central Hamburg, known for fish classics and maritime atmosphere.
Airport prices are higher than in the city, but Germany is generally moderate for food, coffee, and transport.
Service is usually included. Round up small bills or leave about 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Tipping is modest in cafes; round up taxis.
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Hamburg, S Hamburg Airport -> Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Hamburg Airport by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hamburg Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Budapest to Hamburg Airport buses use the Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station pair, with some services arriving at Hamburg, S Hamburg Airport. Use this guide to compare Budapest and Hamburg Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar is 5 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Népliget (in the station), Gulyás Tér (0.5 km), Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
Available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar: Elevators, ramps.
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás is 4 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station), Bistro Budapest (0.5 km), Café Central (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the station for cash withdrawals.
Ticket office support is available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás.
Available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás: Elevators, ramps.
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria im ZOB (in the station), Burger Lounge (0.3 km), Café Paris (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
Available at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: McDonald's (in the station), Nordsee (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and throughout the station.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Hbf.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Elevators, ramps.
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