The cheapest and fastest trains from Budapest to Hanover
Cheapest price
£95
Average price
£124
Fastest journey
10 h 53 m
Average duration
11 h 55 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
857 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Budapest to Hanover is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Hanover will cost around £124 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £95.
To travel from Budapest to Hanover you need to make at least one change.
RJX 68 · ICE 1080
EC 142 · RJX 566 · EC 216 · ICE 782
RJX 66 · ICE 20 · ICE 674
RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague)+
RJX 566 · EC 216 · ICE 782
RJX 64 · ICE 22 · ICE 272
RJX 62 · ICE 90
RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague)+
ICE 26 · ICE 584
EC 142 · RJX 566 · EC 216 · ICE 782
RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague)+
ICE 90
RJX 64 · ICE 22 · ICE 272Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Budapest to Hanover
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Hanover among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 41m. 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 £42, and a flight costs an average of £115.
Distance: 857 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£107 Average Price | £73 Average Price Cheapest | £275 Average Price |
12h 19m Average total duration 11h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 24m Average total duration 14h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | 2.6 - 5.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Budapest to Hanover train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 21:25 Budapest | 15h07 | 12:32 Hanover | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 5 November | |||||
RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague)+ ICE 90 | On time 06:58 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 12h35 | 19:33 Hanover Hbf | 1 change | |
RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague)+ RJX 566 · EC 216 · ICE 782 | On time 06:58 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 14h33 | 21:31 Hanover Hbf | 3 changes | |
RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague)+ ICE 26 · ICE 584 | 06:58 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 11h34 | 18:32 Hanover Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX 62 · ICE 90 | On time 08:40 Budapest Keleti | 10h53 | 19:33 Hanover Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 142 · RJX 566 · EC 216 · ICE 782 | On time 09:40 Budapest Keleti | 11h51 | 21:31 Hanover Hbf | 3 changes | |
RJX 64 · ICE 22 · ICE 272 | On time 10:40 Budapest Keleti | 12h40 | 23:20 Hanover Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX 66 · ICE 20 · ICE 674 | On time 12:40 Budapest Keleti | 13h51 | 02:31 Hanover Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX 68 · ICE 1080 | On time 14:40 Budapest Keleti | 13h26 | 04:06 Hanover Hbf | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Budapest to Hanover
Distance 857 km |
Average train duration 11h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 10h 53m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:49 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) from Budapest to Hanover trainsDeutsche Bahn, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) trains will get you between Budapest and Hanover from £37. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
FAQs: Budapest to Hanover train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Budapest and Hanover
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible from Kerepesi út.
- Rosenstein Restaurant
- Huszar Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Hungaria City Center
- Baross City Hotel
- Royal Park Boutique Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for international and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platforms 7-13 for regional trains
- Hall 3: platforms 14-18 for suburban trains
- Metro: Line M2, Line M4
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 24
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Etele tér.
- Restaurant Etele Plaza
- KFC Etele Plaza
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Griff
- Hotel Ventura
- Hotel Berlin
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for international and domestic long-distance trains
- Hall 2: regional and suburban train platforms
- Hall 3: Metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line M4
- Tram: Line 1, Line 19, Line 49
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Nyugati tér.
- Két Szerecsen
- Menza Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Parlament
- Radisson Blu Béke Hotel
- Hilton Budapest City
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for international trains
- Hall 2: domestic and regional train platforms
- Hall 3: metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line M3
- Tram: Line 4, Line 6
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35
- Located in the passenger hall, approaching the entrance near the international checkout to the left.
- Déli Terasz Söröző
- Ibrahim török büfé
- Vagon Etterem
- Fornetti
- Trio pizza
- Turkish Döner KEBAB
- Déli Mosoly
- Balatonexpressz Étkezőkocsi
- Club D One
- Lokomotív Falatozó
- There are some accessible features including ramps and elevators.
- Mercure Budapest Castle Hill
- Christina Residence Budapest
- ibis Budapest Castle Hill
- Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35
- Located in the passenger hall of the train station, next to the international ticket offices.
- Metro lines: M2 (red)
- Tram lines: 17, 56, 56A, 59, 59A, 59B, 61
- Bus lines: 21, 21A, 39, 102, 139, 140, 140A, N960, N990
- Train lines: IC, IR, S (10, 12, 30, 34, 35, 40, 42), Z30
- Mon - Sat: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 20:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located near the main entrance.
- Balzac Coffee
- Burger King
- McDonald's
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- asiahung
- Mr. CLOU
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Pizza Hut
- & many more
- Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Grand Hotel Mussmann
- IntercityHotel Hannover
- Hotel Loccumer Hof
- Located near the main entrance by the DB ticket office.
- Öz Antalya Kebap
- Ricklinger Döner
- China-Imbiss Jasmin
- Coimbra
- Werkhof Restaurant
- Hashigo Sushi
- Asia Imbiss Kok
- Klitsche
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