How to get from Budapest to Hamburg
- 928 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 45m
- 13 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 45m
direct
Flight
€132
Cheapest
17h 15m
1 transfer
Bus + Train
€70
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 22 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Budapest to Hamburg. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 45m, 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.
This fare comes from a search on September 21, 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 | €132Checked Sep 21 | 1h 45mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €64Omio catalogue, Aug 18 | 18h 20mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€132Checked Sep 211h 45m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€64Omio catalogue, Aug 1818h 20m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Budapest to Hamburg: 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.
- 1Budapest Ferenc Liszt → Hamburg Airportflight
Eurowings·1h 45m
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.
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Budapest to Hamburg
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€89October 2026
€58Departures from Budapest to Hamburg
FlixBus runs 13 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:55 and the last at 19:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 13 | 00:55 | 19:00 |
| ArdaTurbus | 1 | 04:10 | 04:10 |
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 Tue, Aug 18
Operators seen on these journeys
EurowingsBudapest Ferenc Liszt-Hamburg AirportSee live options and dates →
ArdaTurBudapest-BerlinBook →
Deutsche BahnBerlin-HamburgBook →
FlixBusBudapest Kelenföld-Hamburg centralBook →On this route you travel with Eurowings, ArdaTur, Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Budapest to Hamburg works
Start with a Eurowings flight from Budapest to Hamburg, about 1h 45m. In total it's roughly €132 over 1h 45m, direct, no transfers.
Budapest to Hamburg: common questions
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Hamburg?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 45m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Budapest to Hamburg?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:55 and the last at 19:00, from Budapest Népliget, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Budapest to Hamburg?
13 a day with FlixBus, between 00:55 and 19:00.
Which station does the bus from Budapest to Hamburg leave from?
Budapest Népliget with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Hamburg from Budapest?
About 928 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Budapest to Hamburg cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €132. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Budapest to Hamburg?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 45m.
How long is the flight from Budapest to Hamburg?
About 1h 45m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Budapest and Hamburg?
Budapest is BUD and Hamburg is HAM, so this route is usually written BUD to HAM.
Which operators run Budapest to Hamburg?
On this route you travel with Eurowings, ArdaTur, Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus.
Can you get from Budapest to Hamburg without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 13h 25m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest to Hamburg?
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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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Eurowings
Route calculated: 22 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 21 Sep 2026