4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Budapest to Berlin
Cheapest price
CHF80
Average price
CHF212
Fastest journey
10 h 59 m
Average duration
10 h 59 m
Trains per day
22
Distance
688 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Budapest to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Berlin will cost around CHF212 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only CHF80.
Of the 22 trains that leave Budapest for Berlin every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 688 km distance in an average of 10 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 59 m .
The slowest trains will take 10 h 59 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.
RJ 270 · RJ 4785:30 PM11h34Budapest-Nyugati5:04 AMBerlin HbfCHF801One-way1 change- EC 278 · RJ 3869:30 AM10h59Budapest-Nyugati8:29 PMBerlin HbfCHF1061One-way1 change
- EC 280 · RJ 1765:30 AM10h59Budapest-Nyugati4:29 PMBerlin HbfCHF1201One-way1 change
- RJ 1747:30 AM10h59Budapest-Nyugati6:29 PMBerlin HbfCHF1401One-way0 changes
- RJX 64 · ICE 100011:30 AM11h53Budapest Keleti11:23 PMBerlin HbfCHF1401One-way1 change
- EC 278 · RJ 3869:30 AM10h59Budapest-Nyugati8:29 PMBerlin HbfCHF1061One-way1 change
- EC 280 · RJ 1765:30 AM10h59Budapest-Nyugati4:29 PMBerlin HbfCHF1201One-way1 change
- RJ 1747:30 AM10h59Budapest-Nyugati6:29 PMBerlin HbfCHF1401One-way0 changes
RJ 1747:30 AM10h59Budapest-Nyugati6:29 PMBerlin HbfCHF2331One-way0 changes
EC 278+RJ 3869:30 AM10h59Budapest-Nyugati8:29 PMBerlin HbfCHF2331One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Budapest to Berlin
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from CHF40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 19m. 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 coach costs an average of CHF40, and a flight costs an average of CHF21.
Distance: 688 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
CHF121 Average Price | CHF195 Average Price | CHF57 Average Price Cheapest |
10h 53m Average total duration 10h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 19m Average total duration Fastest 4h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 40m Average total duration 11h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.1 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Budapest to Berlin train times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Berlin trains for today, Thursday, 13 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ 270 · RJ 478 | On time 5:30 PM Budapest-Nyugati | 11h34 | 5:04 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
| RJ 270 · RJ 478 | On time 5:30 PM Budapest-Nyugati | 11h34 | 5:04 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
RJ 270 · RJ 478+ ICE 240 | 5:30 PM Budapest-Nyugati | 11h23 | 4:53 AM Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
| RJ 270 · RJ 2578 | On time 5:30 PM Budapest-Nyugati | 11h34 | 5:04 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
 EN 40476 | 7:30 PM Budapest-Nyugati | 12h16 | 7:46 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 462+ RE5+ICE 1604 | 8:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 13h53 | 10:23 AM Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
| IC 1878 · R 9318 · R 9468 · ER 62 | On time 9:35 PM Budapest-Deli | 16h47 | 2:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 7 changes | |
| R 9318 · R 9468 · ER 62 · REX 7700 | On time 9:56 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 16h26 | 2:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 6 changes | |
| ER 62 · RJX19938+EC 212+ICE 1600 | 9:56 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 16h26 | 2:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 6 changes | |
| R 4968 · R 9910 · REX 7605 · RJX 260 | On time 11:25 PM Budapest-Deli | 15h58 | 3:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 4 changes | |
| EC 280 · RJ 176 | On time 5:30 AM Budapest-Nyugati | 10h59 | 4:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
| EC 280+RJ 176 | On time 5:30 AM Budapest-Nyugati | 10h59 | 4:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
| EC 342+RJX 262+ICE 1006 | On time 5:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 11h53 | 5:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
| R 4620 · EC 342 · RJX 262 · ICE 1006 | On time 5:40 AM Budapest-Deli | 11h43 | 5:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 changes | |
| RJX 19912 · ICE 118 · S2 · ICE 504 | On time 6:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 12h59 | 7:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 changes | |
| RJX19912+ICE 118+DB S1+ICE 1506 | 6:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 11h52 | 6:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 changes | |
| RJ 174 | On time 7:30 AM Budapest-Nyugati | 10h59 | 6:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| RJ 174 | On time 7:30 AM Budapest-Nyugati | 10h59 | 6:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| ICE 1214 · ICE 1504+RJX 60 | 7:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 12h52 | 8:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
| RJX 60+ICE 1004 | 7:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 11h53 | 7:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
| EC 140+ICE 1214 · ICE 1504+RJX19976 | 8:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 11h52 | 8:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 changes | |
| EC 278+RJ 386 | On time 9:30 AM Budapest-Nyugati | 10h59 | 8:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
| EC 278 · RJ 386 | On time 9:30 AM Budapest-Nyugati | 10h59 | 8:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
| R 4642 · RJX 62 · ICE 1002 | On time 9:40 AM Budapest-Deli | 11h43 | 9:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
| EC 142 · RJX 19916 · EC 114 · ICE 1502 | On time 10:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 11h52 | 10:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 changes | |
EC 142+ IC 646+ICE 1000+RJX 64 | On time 10:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 12h53 | 11:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 changes | |
| EC 142 · EC 114+ICE 1502+RJX19916 | 10:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 11h52 | 10:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 changes | |
| R 4614 · EC 142 · RJX 19916 · EC 114 | On time 10:40 AM Budapest-Deli | 11h42 | 10:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 4 changes | |
| RJX 64 · ICE 1000 | On time 11:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 11h53 | 11:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
| RJX 64+ICE 1000 | On time 11:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 11h53 | 11:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Budapest to Berlin
Hungary
Germany
Trains from Budapest to Berlin run on average 11 times per day, taking around 10h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at CHF47 but you can travel from only CHF21 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 688 km distance in 10h 58m.
Distance 688 km |
Average train duration 10h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price CHF47 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 10h 58m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 91 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, EuroNight, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, RegioJet a.s., Hungarian Railways (MÁV), ÖBB | Railjet from Budapest to Berlin trainsDeutsche Bahn, EuroNight, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, RegioJet a.s., Hungarian Railways (MÁV), ÖBB | Railjet trains will get you between Budapest and Berlin from CHF21. 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 | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB | Nightjet
RegioJet a.s.
ÖBB | Railjet
EuroNight
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
FAQs: Budapest to Berlin train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Berlin 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 Berlin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Budapest and Berlin
Most Budapest to Berlin trains use the Budapest Keleti to Berlin Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Berlin Südkreuz. Use this guide to compare Budapest and Berlin train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Budapest station do trains to Berlin leave from?
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.
Which Berlin station do trains from Budapest arrive at?
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 Spandau from Berlin city centre
Berlin Spandau is 14 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Spandau train station facilities and services
Berlin Spandau 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: Unvernunft, Taverna Teloneio, Burger King, Hasir
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Spandau. ATMs are available at Berlin Spandau.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Spandau. Information desks are available at Berlin Spandau.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Spandau. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Berlin Spandau: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Berlin Spandau: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Spandau.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Benn, Hotel Herbst, Hotel Lindenufer, Hotel Ibis Berlin Spandau.
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