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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DB Fernverkehr + Ceske Drahy | Hamburg Hbf | Budapest Nyugati Train Station | Cheapest | |||||
DB Fernverkehr + Ceske Drahy | Hamburg Hbf | Budapest Nyugati Train Station | Fastest | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Hamburg Hbf | Könyves Kálmán | No tags | |||||
 | Hamburg Hbf | Budapest Keleti Train Station | No tags | |||||
DB Fernverkehr + Ceske Drahy | Hamburg Hbf | Budapest Nyugati Train Station | 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 PEN 166, 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
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
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 PEN 165. The average price for this train route is around PEN 524. 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 14h 38m 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 8 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn EuroCity.
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 11:36pm.
What is the best train operator from Hamburg to Budapest?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Hamburg to Budapest?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn EuroCity has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Hamburg to Budapest?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Hamburg to Budapest?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
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 Jun 24, 2026 with a price of PEN 289To 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 PEN 289 to PEN 1,442 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 PEN 289 which is on 2026-06-24.
