The cheapest and fastest buses from Berlin to Budapest
Cheapest price
$54
Average price
$75
Fastest journey
10 h 50 m
Average duration
11 h 9 m
Buses per day
55
Distance
688 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Berlin to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin to Budapest will cost around $75 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $54.
Of the 55 buses that leave Berlin for Budapest on Wed, Nov 26, 27 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 26 the direct buses cover the 688 km distance in an average of 11 h 9 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 50 m .
On Wed, Nov 26 the slowest buses will take 11 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Berlin to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €39, and a train costs an average of €68.
Distance: 427 miles (688 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
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€59 Average price Cheapest | €156 Average price | €161 Average price |
12h 9m Average total duration 11h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 33m Average total duration 12h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 2.1 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Berlin to Budapest Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 17h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 14h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 18h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:01AM | Duration 13h01 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 17h55 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator ArdaTur | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 19h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 19h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 18h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 17h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 17h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:34PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 14h51 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 17h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator Regiojet | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Regiojet | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 21h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 19h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $140 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 18h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 18h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 15h01 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $66 |
Live departures
Berlin to Budapest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Budapest buses for today, Tuesday, November 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 19h10 | 2:10 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:00 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 12h00 | 7:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 15h10 | 10:10 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 11h45 | 6:45 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:15 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 11h30 | 6:45 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 18h55 | 2:10 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:15 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 11h45 | 7:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 12h25 | 8:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 12h10 | 8:30 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 20h40 | 7:20 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 11h55 | 10:55 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 20h20 | 7:20 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 12h15 | 11:15 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
6292822 | 11:00 AM Berlin | 11h50 | 10:50 PM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:20 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 11h55 | 11:15 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:20 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 11h35 | 10:55 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 PM Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße) | 15h40 | 5:25 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 PM Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße) | 15h25 | 5:10 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
(Berlin -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 4:00 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 12h45 | 4:45 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
(Berlin -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 4:00 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 13h05 | 5:05 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 PM Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) | 12h55 | 5:25 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 PM Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) | 12h40 | 5:10 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 PM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 12h30 | 5:10 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 PM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 12h45 | 5:25 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
(Berlin -> Prague) · (Prague -> Brno) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 6:00 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 21h15 | 3:15 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 6:00 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 11h25 | 5:25 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Berlin -> Prague) · (Prague -> Brno) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 6:00 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 21h35 | 3:35 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 6:00 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 11h10 | 5:10 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:20 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 11h05 | 5:25 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:20 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 10h50 | 5:10 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 11h50 | 7:50 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 11h30 | 7:30 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 11h15 | 7:30 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 11h35 | 7:50 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 17h50 | 2:35 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:50 PM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 12h55 | 11:45 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:50 PM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 12h35 | 11:25 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 PM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 18h55 | 5:45 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 18h55 | 5:50 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:59 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 15h36 | 2:35 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 15h20 | 2:35 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 14h25 | 1:40 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 14h40 | 1:55 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:20 AM Berlin, Hardenbergplatz (Zoologischer Garten) | 15h40 | 7:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:20 AM Berlin, Hardenbergplatz (Zoologischer Garten) | 15h25 | 6:45 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:45 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 15h15 | 7:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:45 AM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 15h00 | 6:45 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:10 AM Berlin, Puschkinallee (S-Treptower Park) | 14h35 | 6:45 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:10 AM Berlin, Puschkinallee (S-Treptower Park) | 14h50 | 7:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Berlin to Budapest
Buses from Berlin to Budapest run on average 65 times per day, taking around 11h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $48 (€39) but you can travel from only $41 (€34) by flight.
There are 21 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:04, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 427 miles (688 km) distance in 10h 50m.
Distance 427 miles (688 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $48 (€39) |
Buses per day 65 |
Direct buses 21 |
Fastest bus 10h 50m |
First bus 00:04 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Berlin to Budapest start from as low as $48 (€39) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $73 (€59) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 65 daily trains from Berlin to Budapest with 21 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 10h 50m but the average duration is 11h 39m
Train Operators
- Travel from Berlin to Budapest with FlixBus, Infobus, and ArdaTur
- The most booked train company for this route on Omio is FlixBus.
Stations & Schedule
- Most trains depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér
- First train typically departs at 12:04 AM and the last at 11:55 PM
Bus providers: FlixBus, Infobus, ArdaTur from Berlin to BudapestYou can travel by bus between Berlin to Budapest with FlixBus, Infobus, ArdaTur for as low as $41 (€34). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Berlin to Budapest: Journey Details
Buses in Europe are a convenient way to travel between cities. A number of bus companies offer both domestic and international routes. Buses regularly travel the 870 kilometer distance between Berlin and Budapest, with departures leaving every day. Services are provided by a number of firms, including Eurolines, Berlin Linien Bus, OrangeWays and Postbus. Journey times can last between 12 hours and 21 hours, depending on the service chosen. The earliest buses from Berlin to Budapest leave at around 7:00 a.m., while there are mid-morning services at 11:00 a.m. and an evening departure at 5:00 p.m. as well. Eurolines services require a change in Prague, while OrangeWays travels direct to Budapest.
Return buses from Budapest to Berlin are also available.
Taking the Bus from Berlin
PostBus services to Budapest depart from the Berlin Zoo coach stop, which can be found at Hardenbergplatz. This is connected to the rest of Berlin via the Berlin Zoologischer Garten U-Bahn stop, along with regional towns and suburbs via the S-Bahn. OrangeWays and Eurolines buses from Berlin to Budapest depart from Berlin Central Bus Station. The Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof can be found to the west of the city centre, near the Messe Nord S-Bahn stop and the Kaiserdamm U-Bahn stop. Berlin has excellent night bus and train services, so it is easy to catch early or late departures.
Getting into Budapest by Bus
The capital of Hungary is an elegant city which has preserved its 18th and 19th century glories. Visitors will be treated to architectural delights like the Fisherman's Bastion, the Church of St. Matthias and the Parliament Building, as well as quirky attractions like the Turkish Baths. All buses from Berlin to Budapest arrive at the city's Népliget bus station. To reach the centre of town, catch the metro from nearby Nagyvárad tér or Ecseri út stations, or take tram route 1, which traces a circular route around the city centre.
FAQs: Bus from Berlin to Budapest
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin to Budapest by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Budapest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB), which is located around 6.6 miles (10.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás, located 3.3 miles (5.4 km) away from the city centre.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Buda Castle, a historic castle complex offering panoramic views of the city and housing the Budapest History Museum
- Parliament Building, an iconic Gothic Revival structure situated on the Danube River, known for its stunning architecture and guided tours
- Fisherman's Bastion, a neo-Gothic terrace providing picturesque views of the Danube and Pest
- St. Stephen's Basilica, a grand cathedral named after Hungary's first king, featuring a beautiful interior and panoramic dome views
- Heroes' Square, a major square in Budapest noted for its iconic statues and the Millennium Monument.
- Széchenyi Thermal Bath, one of the largest and most popular thermal bath complexes in Europe
- Explore the vibrant Great Market Hall, offering a variety of local foods and crafts
- Take a scenic cruise on the Danube River, providing unique views of Budapest's landmarks
- Visit the House of Terror Museum, which commemorates the victims of the fascist and communist regimes in Hungary
- Enjoy a performance at the Hungarian State Opera House, renowned for its stunning architecture and world-class productions.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Berlin to Budapest, follow these tips:
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- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets may require a separate ticket.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Berlin to Budapest
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M46, 106, 204 Train: S2, S25, S41, S42
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Vapiano (in the station)
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 120, 123, 142, 147, 245 Metro: U55 Train: S3, S5, S7, S9
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Ostbahnhof (in the station)
- Burgermeister (0.5 km)
- Trattoria Portofino (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 140, 147, 240, 248 Metro: U1, U3 Train: S3, S5, S7, S9
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Berlin (in the station)
- Schnitzel Express (0.5 km)
- Currywurst Haus (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M49, 139 Metro: U2 Train: S41, S42, S46
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 120, 123, 142, 147, 245 Metro: U55 Train: S3, S5, S7, S9
- 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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