Hanover to Budapest by train

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Overview: trains from Hanover to Budapest

Find the key information for travelling by train from Hanover to Budapest, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:03 View journey
Last train 23:59 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 10hr 23m View journey
Distance (km) 857
Trains / day 26 View all
Cheapest journey US$82.00 View journey
Avg journey time 12hr 39m
Train operators 37

Travelling from Hanover to Budapest by train

Want to know how to get from Hanover to Budapest by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Hanover to Budapest take around 10 hours and 23 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 857 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Hanover is scheduled to depart at around  00:03. The last departure is usually at around 22:53 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Hanover at around 00:03, with the last train leaving at around 23:59. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 26 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 34 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$82.00.

We think any time is a great time to visit Budapest, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Budapest.

Is there a direct train from Hanover to Budapest?

The journey between Hanover and Budapest usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Hanover to Budapest every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Hanover to Budapest?

The Hanover to Budapest train travel takes about 10 hours and 23 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Hanover to Budapest train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Budapest leaving Hanover at around 00:03 and the last train leaving at around 22:53 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Hanover at around 00:03, with the final departure at 23:59.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.