How to travel from Budapest to Hamburg

There are 3 options to travel between Budapest and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Budapest to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of €73.

This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Hamburg:

A bus is €27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Hamburg costing on average €100.

A bus is €458 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Hamburg costing on average €531.

The fastest way to travel from Budapest to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 18m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 13h 37m.

Bus takes on average 17h 49m.

The distance from Budapest to Hamburg is approximately 576 miles (928 km).

The average frequency per day from Budapest to Hamburg is:

• Around 65 flights per day.
• Around 21 buses per day.
• Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest and Hamburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Budapest to Hamburg:

• Flights mostly depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Budapest Keleti and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
• Buses mostly depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Budapest to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, Comati PSG, Infobus to go to Hamburg by bus.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, EuroNight, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Hamburg by train.
• Travel with KLM, Lufthansa, Lot Polish Airlines, Sas Airways, Air France, Turkish Airlines, Condor Flugdienst, Eurowings, British Airways, Austrian Airlines, Swiss, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, Helvetic Airways, TAP Portugal, Air Baltic, Lufthansa City Airlines, Luxair, Lufthansa Cityline, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, GetJet Airlines, CitizenPlane, Air Dolomiti, Edelweiss Air to go to Hamburg by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from Budapest to Hamburg with the following travel companies:

• 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Comati PSG, Infobus.
• 1 direct flights per day with GetJet Airlines, CitizenPlane.

Omio customers who travel from Budapest to Hamburg often also extend their vacation to go to Copenhagen, Paris, Berlin, London, Amsterdam. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Hamburg and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Hamburg to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Hamburg, you can explore the vibrant nightlife of the Reeperbahn, enjoy a scenic boat tour of the Port of Hamburg, visit the lively Hamburg Fish Market, and discover the International Maritime Museum. Stroll along the Alster Lakes for picturesque views, and don't miss the Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie, Speicherstadt, St. Michael's Church, and Planten un Blomen for diverse attractions and experiences.

Three days in Hamburg are generally sufficient to explore major attractions such as the Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie, and the historic Speicherstadt, as well as to experience its vibrant neighborhoods and local cuisine.