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from $87
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from $66
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Next departures to Budapest

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 18 at
    Departure city: Hamburg
    Departure location: Harburg
    Arrival time: May 19 at
    Destination city: Budapest
    Destination location: Kelenföld
    Operated by: Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 18 at
    Departure city: Hamburg
    Departure location: Hamburg Hbf
    Arrival time: May 18 at
    Destination city: Budapest
    Destination location: Budapest Keleti Train Station
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + EuroCity Train
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + EuroCity Train
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 18 at
    Departure city: Hamburg
    Departure location: Hamburg Hbf
    Arrival time: May 19 at
    Destination city: Budapest
    Destination location: Könyves Kálmán
    Operated by: Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 18 at
    Departure city: Hamburg
    Departure location: Hamburg Hbf
    Arrival time: May 18 at
    Destination city: Budapest
    Destination location: Budapest Keleti Train Station
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + EuroCity Train
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + EuroCity Train
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 18 at
    Departure city: Hamburg
    Departure location: Hamburg Hbf
    Arrival time: May 19 at
    Destination city: Budapest
    Destination location: Könyves Kálmán
    Operated by: Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Hamburg to Budapest.

Average Price$42 - $276Average Duration19h 5m
23kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Average Price$43 - $397Average Duration21h 3m
22kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$77 - $116Average Duration12h
39kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Hamburg to Budapest

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Budapest. The journey takes about 12 hours and with fares starting at just $77, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day
12hAverage Duration
$77Cheapest ticket
39kgCO₂ emissions

Train Hamburg to Budapest: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$75
Average train trip duration21h 3m
Number of daily trains9
Earliest train departure6:48am
Distance576 miles (929 km)
Latest train departure9:51pm

Hamburg to Budapest Train

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Hamburg to Budapest was searched and found on May 20, 2025 with a price of $116

To 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 $116 to $328 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 $116 which is on 2025-05-20.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Hamburg to Budapest is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Budapest, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Hamburg and Budapest compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Hamburg to Budapest while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

What's the cheapest way to go from Hamburg to Budapest?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Hamburg and Budapest is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $75 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $43. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Budapest, choose the train, as it will take you from Hamburg to Budapest in about 12h - that's the fastest way to get there!

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