How to get from Hamburg to Budapest
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Hamburg to Budapest. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 2h 01m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 928 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €55, on Sun, Sep 6.
This fare comes from a search on September 5, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
928 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €73Checked Sep 5 | 2h 01mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €44Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 15h 59mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€73Checked Sep 52h 01m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€44Omio catalogue, Sep 915h 59m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Hamburg to Budapest: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Hamburg Airport → Budapest Ferenc Lisztflight2h 01m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
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Flight prices by day, Hamburg to Budapest
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€67October 2026
€49November 2026
Departures from Hamburg to Budapest
FlixBus runs 8 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:30 and the last at 16:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 8 | 05:30 | 16:30 |
| ArdaTurbus | 1 | 08:00 | 08:00 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with ArdaTur; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Hamburg to Budapest works
Start with a flight from Hamburg to Budapest, about 2h 1m. In total it's roughly €73 over 2h 1m, direct, no transfers.
Hamburg to Budapest: common questions
How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Budapest?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 2h 01m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Budapest from Hamburg?
About 928 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Hamburg to Budapest cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €55 to €65. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Hamburg to Budapest?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 2h 01m.
How long is the flight from Hamburg to Budapest?
About 2h 01m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Hamburg and Budapest?
Hamburg is HAM and Budapest is BUD, so this route is usually written HAM to BUD.
Which operators run Hamburg to Budapest?
On this route you travel with ArdaTur.
What is the cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Budapest?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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