The cheapest and fastest trains from Berlin to Budapest
- Cheapest price on 12 Nov
- $42
- Average ticket price on 12 Nov
- $237
- Fastest journey on 12 Nov
- 12 h
- Average journey duration on 12 Nov
- 12 h 8 m
- Trains on 12 Nov
- 22
- Distance
- 688 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin to Budapest will cost around $237 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $42.
On Thu, 12 Nov, we found 22 trains from Berlin to Budapest, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 688 km distance in an average of 12 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 12 h .
The slowest trains will take 12 h 16 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.
ICE 273 · EC 459 · RJ 27712:08 AM 16h20 Berlin Hbf 4:28 PM Budapest-Nyugati $42 1 One-way 2 changes
ICE 273 · EC 459 · RJ 27712:08 AM 16h20 Berlin Hbf 4:28 PM Budapest-Nyugati $45 1 One-way 2 changes
3700 · 18423 · 18281 · EC 4593:54 AM 12h34 Ostkreuz 4:28 PM Budapest-Nyugati $50 1 One-way 4 changes
EN 404578:11 PM 12h18 Berlin Hbf 8:29 AM Budapest-Nyugati $101 1 One-way 0 changes
IC 2173 · BUS 10173 · RJ 173 · EC 2818:28 AM 12h00 Ostkreuz 8:28 PM Budapest-Nyugati $126 1 One-way 3 changes
IC 2173 · BUS 10173 · RJ 173 · EC 2818:28 AM 12h00 Ostkreuz 8:28 PM Budapest-Nyugati $126 1 One-way 3 changes
FEX+
IC 2173+
Bus10173+
RJ 1738:21 AM 12h07 Berlin Hbf 8:28 PM Budapest-Nyugati $277 1 One-way 4 changes
RJX 251 · RJX 65 · R 46436:12 AM 12h07 Berlin Hbf 6:19 PM Budapest-Deli $126 1 One-way 2 changes
FEX+
IC 2575+
Bus10175+
RJ 17510:19 AM 12h09 Berlin Hbf 10:28 PM Budapest-Nyugati $277 1 One-way 3 changes
RJX 251 · EC 2796:12 AM 12h16 Berlin Hbf 6:28 PM Budapest-Nyugati $126 1 One-way 1 change
Journey information
Overview: Train from Berlin to Budapest
Trains from Berlin to Budapest run on average 9 times per day, taking around 11h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $27 but you can travel from only $21 by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 688 km distance in 9h 6m.
Distance 688 km |
Average train duration 11h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 9h 6m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 91 days |
Live departures
Berlin to Budapest train times
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Budapest trains for tomorrow, Thursday, 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 273 · EC 459 · RJ 277 | On time 12:08 AM Berlin Hbf | 16h20 | 4:28 PM Budapest-Nyugati | 2 changes | |
ICE 273 · EC 459 · RJ 277 | On time 12:08 AM Berlin Hbf | 16h20 | 4:28 PM Budapest-Nyugati | 2 changes | |
3700 · 18423 · 18281 · EC 459 | 3:54 AM Ostkreuz | 12h34 | 4:28 PM Budapest-Nyugati | 4 changes | |
RJX 251 · EC 279 | On time 6:12 AM Berlin Hbf | 12h16 | 6:28 PM Budapest-Nyugati | 1 change | |
RJX 251 · RJX 65 · R 4643 | On time 6:12 AM Berlin Hbf | 12h07 | 6:19 PM Budapest-Deli | 2 changes | |
ICE 1003 · ICE 1215+ RJX 67 | On time 6:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 13h59 | 8:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 changes | |
ICE 1003 · ICE 1215+ RJX19977+ EC 149 | 6:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 12h53 | 7:29 PM Budapest Keleti | 3 changes | |
RJ 171+ Bus10173+ RJ 173+ EC 281 | 7:28 AM Berlin Hbf | 13h00 | 8:28 PM Budapest-Nyugati | 3 changes | |
ICE 703+ RJX 67 | On time 7:55 AM Berlin Hbf | 12h40 | 8:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
ICE 703 · RJX 67 | On time 7:55 AM Berlin Hbf | 12h40 | 8:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
ICE 703+ RJX 67+ IC 741+ RJX 165 | On time 7:55 AM Berlin Hbf | 13h40 | 9:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 3 changes | |
FEX+ IC 2173+ Bus10173+ RJ 173 | 8:21 AM Berlin Hbf | 12h07 | 8:28 PM Budapest-Nyugati | 4 changes | |
IC 2173 · BUS 10173 · RJ 173 · EC 281 | On time 8:28 AM Ostkreuz | 12h00 | 8:28 PM Budapest-Nyugati | 3 changes | |
ICE 1005 · ICE 119+ RJX 165 | 8:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 12h59 | 9:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 changes | |
RJ 173+ Bus10175+ RJ 175 | On time 9:28 AM Berlin Hbf | 13h00 | 10:28 PM Budapest-Nyugati | 2 changes | |
ICE 1505+ RJX 69+ EC 341 | 9:37 AM Berlin Hbf | 12h58 | 10:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 changes | |
FEX+ IC 2575+ Bus10175+ RJ 175 | 10:19 AM Berlin Hbf | 12h09 | 10:28 PM Budapest-Nyugati | 3 changes | |
ICE 1007 · ICE 211+ IC 747+ RJX 261 | 10:37 AM Berlin Hbf | 13h52 | 12:29 AM Budapest Keleti | 3 changes | |
ICE 707+ RJX 261 | 11:55 AM Berlin Hbf | 12h34 | 12:29 AM Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
EN 40457 | 8:11 PM Berlin Hbf | 12h18 | 8:29 AM Budapest-Nyugati | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1107+ RJX 265+ EC 143 | 8:37 PM Berlin Hbf | 16h25 | 1:02 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 2 changes | |
ICE 1107+ RJX 265+ EC 143+ R 3335 | 8:37 PM Berlin Hbf | 17h08 | 1:45 PM Budapest Keleti | 3 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Why should you book Berlin to Budapest trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Deutsche Bahn?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Deutsche Bahn, but also compare tickets for the likes of EuroNight, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet or ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to find the best option for your trip from Berlin to Budapest.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Deutsche Bahn with all available travel options, which are train, bus and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Berlin to Budapest.
Why book with Omio over Trainline or Wanderu?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Berlin to Budapest.
How far in advance should I book train tickets from Berlin to Budapest?
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | InterCity from Berlin to Budapest trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | InterCity trains will get you between Berlin and Budapest from $21. 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.
ÖBB
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | Nightjet
ÖBB | InterCity
EuroNight
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Berlin and Budapest
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
FAQs: Berlin to Budapest train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin to Budapest by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Budapest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Berlin and Budapest
Most Berlin to Budapest trains use the Berlin Hbf to Budapest Keleti station pair, with some services arriving at Budapest-Nyugati. Use this guide to compare Berlin and Budapest train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Berlin station do trains to Budapest leave from?
Getting to Berlin Hbf from Berlin city centre
Berlin Hbf is 2 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Hbf train station facilities and services
Berlin Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: backWERK, Burger King, Costa Coffee, Dunkin' Donuts, Einstein Kaffee, Le Crobag, McDonald's, Hans im Glück, Pret A Manger, Starbucks, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are available at Berlin Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Hbf. Information desks are located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Berlin Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Berlin Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Hbf: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof.
Getting to Berlin Südkreuz from Berlin city centre
Berlin Südkreuz is 6 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Südkreuz train station facilities and services
Berlin Südkreuz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Biertempel 2, McDonald's, Eis Bär, Cafe Mon Cherie
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Südkreuz. ATMs are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Information desks are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Appartements Eisemann.
Getting to Berlin Gesundbrunnen from Berlin city centre
Berlin Gesundbrunnen is 3 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Gesundbrunnen train station facilities and services
Berlin Gesundbrunnen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: La Femme, Insel Snack, Curry-Baude, BAK Breakfast House
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen. ATMs are available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen. Information desks are available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel am Luisenbad, Citylight Hotel, Wyndham Garden Berlin Mitte.
Which Budapest station do trains from Berlin arrive at?
Getting to Budapest Keleti from Budapest city centre
Budapest Keleti is 3 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest Keleti train station facilities and services
Budapest Keleti has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Rosenstein Restaurant, Huszar Restaurant
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Budapest Keleti. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Budapest Keleti. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Budapest Keleti: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Budapest Keleti: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest Keleti: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Hungaria City Center, Baross City Hotel, Royal Park Boutique Hotel.
Getting to Budapest-Nyugati from Budapest city centre
Budapest-Nyugati is 1 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest-Nyugati train station facilities and services
Budapest-Nyugati has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Két Szerecsen, Menza Restaurant
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Budapest-Nyugati. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Budapest-Nyugati. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Budapest-Nyugati: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Budapest-Nyugati: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest-Nyugati: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Parlament, Radisson Blu Béke Hotel, Hilton Budapest City.
Getting to Budapest-Déli from Budapest city centre
Budapest-Déli is 1 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest-Déli train station facilities and services
Budapest-Déli has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Déli Terasz Söröző, Ibrahim török büfé, Vagon Etterem, Fornetti, Trio pizza, Turkish Döner KEBAB, Déli Mosoly, Balatonexpressz Étkezőkocsi, Club D One, Lokomotív Falatozó
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are aTM machines are located on the ground floor inside the main hall.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35. Information desks are located in the passenger hall of the train station, next to the international ticket offices.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is located in the passenger hall, approaching the entrance near the international checkout to the left.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Budapest-Déli: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Budapest-Déli: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest-Déli: There are some accessible features including ramps and elevators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Mercure Budapest Castle Hill, Christina Residence Budapest, ibis Budapest Castle Hill.
Most popular train connections from Berlin
More options for your journey from Berlin to Budapest
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need



