The cheapest and fastest coaches from Hamburg to Budapest
Cheapest price
£80
Average price
£103
Fastest journey
16 h 10 m
Average duration
16 h 29 m
Buses per day
25
Distance
928 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Hamburg to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Budapest will cost around £103 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £80.
To travel from Hamburg to Budapest you need to make at least one change.
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Compare train, coach and flight for Hamburg to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £43, and a flight costs an average of £78.
Distance: 928 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£69 Average Price Cheapest | £142 Average Price | £184 Average Price |
16h 15m Average total duration 15h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 53m Average total duration 12h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.8 - 5.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Hamburg to Budapest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg to Budapest coaches for today, Wednesday 19 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:00 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 16h25 | 05:25 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:00 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 16h10 | 05:10 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:00 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 16h50 | 07:50 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:00 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 16h30 | 07:30 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:30 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 22h30 | 14:00 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:30 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 16h30 | 10:00 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:30 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 16h50 | 10:20 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:30 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 22h50 | 22:20 Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2 changes | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 01:50 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 16h55 | 18:45 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 01:50 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 17h10 | 19:00 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 03:00 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 25h35 | 04:35 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 03:00 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 17h30 | 20:30 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 03:00 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 17h45 | 20:45 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 04:50 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 18h05 | 22:55 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 04:50 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 18h25 | 23:15 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 06:25 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 24h55 | 07:20 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 07:00 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 22h05 | 05:05 Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 08:30 Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 23h35 | 08:05 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:17 Hamburg Hbf | 21h48 | 08:05 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Hamburg to Budapest
Buses from Hamburg to Budapest run on average 33 times per day, taking around 15h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £43 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 928 km distance in 15h 50m.
Distance 928 km |
Average bus duration 15h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £43 |
Buses per day 33 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 15h 50m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Infobus, ArdaTur from Hamburg to BudapestYou can travel by bus between Hamburg to Budapest with FlixBus, Infobus, ArdaTur for as low as £43. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Hamburg to Budapest coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg to Budapest by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Budapest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Hamburg, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and Hamburg, S Hamburg Airport. When arriving in Budapest, you can end your trip in coach stations like Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér, Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and Budapest, Liszt Ferenc International Airport (Terminal 2).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, which is located around 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér, located 11.3 miles (18.2 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Hamburg and Budapest
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria im ZOB (in the station)
- Burger Lounge (0.3 km)
- Café Paris (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 3, 120, 124, 130 Metro: U1, U3 Train: S1, S21
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Nordsee (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 112, 120, 124 Metro: U1, U2, U3 Train: S1, S2, S3
- 05:30-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Népliget (in the station)
- Gulyás Tér (0.5 km)
- Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the entrance.
- Bus: 103, 254E, 901, 918 Metro: M3
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station)
- Bistro Budapest (0.5 km)
- Café Central (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 7, 103, 114, 213, 214 Metro: M4 Train: Suburban Railway
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