What is the travel distance from Hamburg to Budapest?

The distance between the two cities is 576 miles (928 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Hamburg to Budapest?

The majority of buses traveling from Hamburg to Budapest start their journey at Hamburg Airport and wind up at Budapest Airport. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Budapest?

Once in Budapest, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Buda Castle District, Gellért Thermal Baths, Margaret Island (Margitsziget), City Városliget and The Széchenyi Baths.

Bus Hamburg to Budapest from $50 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Hamburg to Budapest on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:35pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	20h 25m	8:00pm	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
Bus	11:35pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	20h 10m	7:45pm	Kelenföld	No tags
Bus	11:35pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	1d	12:20am	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags
Bus	11:35pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	21h	8:35pm	Mexikói út	No tags
Bus	11:35pm	Hamburg Hbf	1d 11h	11:20am	Könyves Kálmán	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Hamburg to Budapest

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Budapest. The journey takes about 12 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $60, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

12h 30mAverage Duration

575 milesDistance

39kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$48 - $269	Average Duration19h 5m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$51 - $390	Average Duration12h 18m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$60 - $81	Average Duration12h 30m	CO₂ emissions 39kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,328 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Arda Tur

3/5255 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi1.6

HU bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Hamburg and Budapest?

Stops in Hamburg

A - Hamburg Airport

B - Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)

C - Harburg

D - Hamburg Altona

E - Volksparkstadion

F - Steinwerder

Stops in Budapest

A - Budapest Airport

B - Mexikói út

C - Kelenföld

D - Könyves Kálmán

E - Népliget

F - Budapest Airport BUD

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Hamburg to Budapest by bus

What is the travel distance from Hamburg to Budapest?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Hamburg to Budapest?
What are the best sights and things to do in Budapest?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/14

$59

11/15

$60

Today

$60

11/17

$59

11/18

$51

11/19

$54

11/20

$61

11/21

$66

The cheapest trip from Hamburg to Budapest was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $51

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Hamburg to Budapest, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $51 to $134 for a bus ticket from Hamburg to Budapest based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $51 which is on 2025-11-18.