How to travel from Hamburg to Budapest

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

The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Budapest is a bus with an average price of €71.

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

A bus is €44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Budapest costing on average €115.

A bus is €105 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Budapest costing on average €175.

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 31m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Train takes on average 14h 50m.

Bus takes on average 16h 1m.

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

The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Budapest is:

• Around 54 flights per day.
• Around 32 buses per day.
• Around 13 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Budapest 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 Hamburg to Budapest:

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

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

• Travel with FlixBus, ArdaTur to go to Budapest by bus.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Railjet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Danish Railways (DSB) to go to Budapest by train.
• Travel with Eurowings, Lufthansa, GetJet Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Avion Express Malta, Sas Airways, Swiss, Condor Flugdienst, KLM, Lufthansa Cityline, Brussels Airlines, Air Baltic to go to Budapest by flight.

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

• 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, ArdaTur.
• 1 direct flights per day with Eurowings, GetJet Airlines, Avion Express Malta.

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

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

In Budapest, you can relax at the Széchenyi Thermal Bath, explore the vibrant Great Market Hall, take a scenic cruise on the Danube River for unique views of landmarks, visit the House of Terror Museum, and enjoy a performance at the Hungarian State Opera House. Don't miss sights like Buda Castle, the Parliament Building, Fisherman's Bastion, St. Stephen's Basilica, and Heroes' Square for their stunning architecture and historical significance.

Three to four days are generally recommended to explore Budapest’s main attractions, including the historic Buda Castle, thermal baths, and vibrant ruin bars.