Next available departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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Flixtrain + Flixbus | Hamburg Hbf | Budapest Keleti | Cheapest | |||||
Deutsche Bahn + Ceske Drahy | Hamburg Hbf | Budapest Nyugati Train Station | Fastest | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Hamburg Hbf | Könyves Kálmán | No tags | |||||
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| Hamburg Hbf | Budapest Keleti Train Station | No tags | ||||
Deutsche Bahn + Ceske Drahy | Hamburg Hbf | Budapest Nyugati Train Station | No tags | |||||
Deutsche Bahn + Österreichische Bundesbahnen | Hamburg Hbf | Budapest Keleti Train Station | No tags | |||||
Deutsche Bahn + agilis + ÖBB-Postbus + Österreichische Bundesbahnen | Hamburg Hbf | Budapest Keleti Train Station | No tags | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Hamburg Hbf | Könyves Kálmán | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Hamburg to Budapest
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Budapest. The journey takes about 19 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $71, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Hamburg and Budapest?
Hamburg
- A
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Bahnsteig Gleis 7 + 8, 20099 Hamburg, Germany - B
Harburg
Hörstener Str. 1, 21079 Hamburg, Germany - D
Hamburg Altona
Paul-Nevermann-Platz 13, 22765 Hamburg, Germany - E
Hamburg Altona
Bahnhof Altona, Scheel-Plessen-Straße 17, 22765 Hamburg, Germany
Budapest
- A
Népliget
Budapest, Könyves Kálmán krt. 13, 1097 Hungary - B
Kelenföld
Budapest, Etele tér 11, 1115 Hungary - D
Mexikói út
Budapest, Horvát Boldizsár u. 1, 1142 Hungary
Train companies
Based on 14 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Deutsche Bahn ticket prices on this trip start at $71
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Hamburg to Budapest by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Hamburg to Budapest?
The cheapest train tickets from Hamburg to Budapest start at $71. The average price for this train route is around $282. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Hamburg to Budapest?
The average train trip from Hamburg to Budapest takes 13h 34m and covers 929 km. The quickest train gets you there in 12h 54m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Hamburg to Budapest route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 5 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Hamburg to Budapest?
The earliest train from Hamburg to Budapest departs at 6:01am. The latest train departs at 10:28pm.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Hamburg to Budapest was searched and found on Oct 21, 2026 with a price of $234To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Hamburg to Budapest, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $234 to $575 for a train ticket from Hamburg to Budapest based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $234 which is on 2026-10-21.
