How to get from Hamburg to Budapest
- 928 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 4h 40m
- 8 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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 4h 40m, 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 October 16, 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 | €60Checked Oct 14 | 4h 40mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €50Omio catalogue, Sep 28 | 12h 54mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €40Omio catalogue, Sep 28 | 15h 59mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€60Checked Oct 144h 40m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€50Omio catalogue, Sep 2812h 54m · directSee Train details
- Bus€40Omio catalogue, Sep 2815h 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?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Hamburg → Frankfurtflight
Condor·1h 05m - 2Frankfurt → BudapestflightCondor·1h 35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
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 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 05:30
- 06:30
- 07:30
- 08:30
- 09:30
- 14:30
- 15:30
- 16:30
All departuresArdaTur
- 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 Mon, Sep 28
Operators seen on these journeys
CondorHamburg-Frankfurt, Frankfurt-BudapestSee live options and dates →
Deutsche BahnHamburg-BudapestBook →
ArdaTurHamburg-BudapestBook →On this route you travel with Condor, Deutsche Bahn, ArdaTur; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Hamburg to Budapest works
Start with a Condor flight from Hamburg to Budapest, connecting in Frankfurt, about 4h 40m. In total it's roughly €165 over 4h 40m, 1 transfer.
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 4h 40m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Hamburg to Budapest?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 05:30 and the last at 16:30, from Hamburg central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Hamburg to Budapest?
8 a day with FlixBus, between 05:30 and 16:30.
Which station does the bus from Hamburg to Budapest leave from?
Hamburg central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
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?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €165. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Hamburg to Budapest?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 4h 40m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Hamburg to Budapest?
About 4h 40m, 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 Condor, Deutsche Bahn, 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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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: Condor
Route calculated: 16 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 16 Oct 2026