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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB) | Könyves Kálmán | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB) | Kelenföld | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB) | Könyves Kálmán | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB) | Könyves Kálmán | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB) | Könyves Kálmán | No tags |
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Compare 3 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 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $75, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Hamburg and Budapest?
Stops in Hamburg
- B
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Adenauerallee 78, 20097 Hamburg, Germany - CHörstener Str. 1, 21079 Hamburg, Germany
- D
Hamburg Altona
Paul-Nevermann-Platz 13, 22765 Hamburg, Germany - E
Volksparkstadion
Sylvesterallee 7, , 22525 Hamburg, , Germany - F
Steinwerder
Buchheisterstraße 16, , 20457 Hamburg, , Germany
Stops in Budapest
- ABudapest, Könyves Kálmán krt. 13, 1097 Hungary
- C
Kelenföld
Budapest, Etele tér 11, 1115 Hungary - DBudapest, Horvát Boldizsár u. 1, 1142 Hungary
- EKönyves Kálmán körút Straße, , die Haltestelle des Stadtverkehrs , Nr. 901, 918, 937
- F
Budapest Airport BUD
Budapest, Ferihegyi Repülőtér, Hungary
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Hamburg to Budapest by bus
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 bus ticket from Hamburg to Budapest?
The cheapest bus tickets from Hamburg to Budapest start from $75. The average price for this route is around $134. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Hamburg to Budapest?
The average bus travel time from Hamburg to Budapest is 19h 5m, covering a distance of 938 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 15h 50m and is operated by Arda Tur.
Which bus companies service the Hamburg to Budapest route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Hamburg to Budapest?
The earliest bus departs from Hamburg to Budapest at 12:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Hamburg to Budapest?
A bus trip from Hamburg to Budapest generates an estimated 23 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Hamburg to Budapest?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 12050 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Hamburg to Budapest?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Hamburg to Budapest?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Hamburg to Budapest?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Arda Tur, with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
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 Jan 13, 2026 with a price of $85To 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 $85 to $186 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 $103 which is on 2026-01-16.
What's the cheapest way to go from Hamburg to Budapest?
The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination