The cheapest and fastest trains from Budapest to Munich
Cheapest price on 28 Sept
59S$
Average ticket price on 28 Sept
218S$
Fastest journey on 28 Sept
6 h 56 m
Average journey duration on 28 Sept
7 h 1 m
Trains on 28 Sept
50
Distance
562 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Budapest to Munich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Munich will cost around 218S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 59S$.
On Mon, 28 Sept, we found 50 trains from Budapest to Munich, including 10 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 562 km distance in an average of 7 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 56 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 3 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.
R 4848 · R 9318 · R 9468 · ER 629:25 PM13h14Budapest-Deli10:39 AMMunich Hbf59 S$1One-way5 changes
R 4910 · R 9420 · REX 9402 · EC 12183:10 AM9h28Budapest-Deli12:38 PMMunich Hbf77 S$1One-way3 changes
R 4848 · R 9318 · R 9468 · ER 629:25 PM12h18Budapest-Deli9:43 AMMunich Hbf88 S$1One-way6 changes
EC 144 · RJX 19918 · RJ 11212:30 PM7h16Budapest Keleti7:46 PMMunich Hbf88 S$1One-way2 changes
R 4634 · EC 144 · RJX 19918 · RJ 11212:40 PM7h06Budapest-Deli7:46 PMMunich Hbf88 S$1One-way3 changes
EC 146+
RJX19970+
RJ 1102:55 PM6h56Budapest-Kelenfoeld9:51 PMMunich Hbf258 S$1One-way2 changes
R 4612 · RJX 19912 · ICE 1186:40 AM7h02Budapest-Deli1:42 PMMunich Hbf372 S$1One-way2 changes
R 4614 · EC 142 · RJX 19916 · EC 11410:40 AM7h02Budapest-Deli5:42 PMMunich Hbf208 S$1One-way3 changes
R 4632 · EC 140 · RJX 19976 · ICE 1168:40 AM7h02Budapest-Deli3:42 PMMunich Hbf208 S$1One-way3 changes
R 4642 · RJX 629:40 AM7h03Budapest-Deli4:43 PMMunich Hbf233 S$1One-way1 change
Live departures
Budapest to Munich train times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Munich trains for today, Sunday, 27 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EC 462+ RE5 | 8:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 9h19 | 5:49 AM Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
R 4548 · IC 1998 · REX 7603 · IC 407 | On time 9:10 PM Budapest-Deli | 13h29 | 10:39 AM Munich Hbf | 3 changes | |
R 4548 · IC 1998 · REX 7603 · RJX 19938 | On time 9:10 PM Budapest-Deli | 12h33 | 9:43 AM Munich Hbf | 4 changes | |
IC 1998 · REX 7603 · RJX 19938 · EC 212 | On time 9:25 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 12h18 | 9:43 AM Munich Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 1998 · REX 7603 · IC 407 | On time 9:25 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 13h14 | 10:39 AM Munich Hbf | 2 changes | |
R 4848 · R 9318 · R 9468 · ER 62 | On time 9:25 PM Budapest-Deli | 12h18 | 9:43 AM Munich Hbf | 6 changes | |
R 4848 · R 9318 · R 9468 · ER 62 | On time 9:25 PM Budapest-Deli | 13h14 | 10:39 AM Munich Hbf | 5 changes | |
R 9318 · R 9468 · ER 62 · REX 7700 | On time 9:56 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 11h47 | 9:43 AM Munich Hbf | 5 changes | |
R 9318 · R 9468 · ER 62 · REX 7700 | On time 9:56 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 12h43 | 10:39 AM Munich Hbf | 4 changes | |
R 4968+ ER 62 · RJX19950+ ICE 210 | 11:25 PM Budapest-Deli | 12h17 | 11:42 AM Munich Hbf | 3 changes | |
R 4968 · R 9910 · REX 7605 · RJX 260 | On time 11:25 PM Budapest-Deli | 11h18 | 10:43 AM Munich Hbf | 3 changes | |
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R 4910 · R 9420+ REX 62+ RJX19950 | 3:10 AM Budapest-Deli | 8h32 | 11:42 AM Munich Hbf | 4 changes | |
R 4910 · R 9420 · REX 9402 · EC 1218 | On time 3:10 AM Budapest-Deli | 9h28 | 12:38 PM Munich Hbf | 3 changes | |
EC 342+ IC 546+ ICE 118 | On time 5:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 8h12 | 1:42 PM Munich Hbf | 2 changes | |
EC 342+ RJX 262 | 5:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 7h13 | 12:43 PM Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 342 · RJX 262 | On time 5:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 7h13 | 12:43 PM Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
R 4620 · EC 342 · RJX 262 | On time 5:40 AM Budapest-Deli | 7h03 | 12:43 PM Munich Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX 19912 · ICE 118 | On time 6:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 7h12 | 1:42 PM Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX19912+ ICE 118 | On time 6:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 7h12 | 1:42 PM Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
R 4612 · RJX 19912 · ICE 118 | On time 6:40 AM Budapest-Deli | 7h02 | 1:42 PM Munich Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX 60 | On time 7:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 7h14 | 2:44 PM Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 60 | On time 7:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 7h14 | 2:44 PM Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 60+ ICE 1214 | 7:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 8h24 | 3:54 PM Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 60+ IC 640+ ICE 116 | On time 7:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 8h12 | 3:42 PM Munich Hbf | 2 changes | |
EC 140+ RJX19976+ ICE 116 | On time 8:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 7h12 | 3:42 PM Munich Hbf | 2 changes | |
EC 140+ IC 642+ RJX 62 | On time 8:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 8h13 | 4:43 PM Munich Hbf | 2 changes | |
EC 140 · RJX 19976 · ICE 116 | On time 8:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 7h12 | 3:42 PM Munich Hbf | 2 changes | |
R 4632 · EC 140 · RJX 19976 · ICE 116 | On time 8:40 AM Budapest-Deli | 7h02 | 3:42 PM Munich Hbf | 3 changes | |
RJX 62 | On time 9:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 7h13 | 4:43 PM Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 62 | On time 9:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 7h13 | 4:43 PM Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 62+ IC 644+ EC 114 | On time 9:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 8h12 | 5:42 PM Munich Hbf | 2 changes | |
R 4642 · RJX 62 | On time 9:40 AM Budapest-Deli | 7h03 | 4:43 PM Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 142+ IC 646+ RJX 64 | On time 10:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 8h13 | 6:43 PM Munich Hbf | 2 changes | |
EC 142+ RJX19916+ EC 114 | On time 10:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 7h12 | 5:42 PM Munich Hbf | 2 changes | |
EC 142 · RJX 19916 · EC 114 | On time 10:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 7h12 | 5:42 PM Munich Hbf | 2 changes | |
R 4614 · EC 142 · RJX 19916 · EC 114 | On time 10:40 AM Budapest-Deli | 7h02 | 5:42 PM Munich Hbf | 3 changes | |
RJX 64+ IC 648+ RJ 112 | On time 11:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 8h16 | 7:46 PM Munich Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX 64+ ICE 1212 | 11:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 8h26 | 7:56 PM Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 64 | On time 11:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 7h13 | 6:43 PM Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 64 | On time 11:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 7h13 | 6:43 PM Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 144+ RJX 187+ RJ 112 | On time 12:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 7h16 | 7:46 PM Munich Hbf | 2 changes | |
EC 144+ IC 740+ RJX 66 | On time 12:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 8h17 | 8:47 PM Munich Hbf | 2 changes | |
EC 144 · RJX 19918 · RJ 112 | On time 12:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 7h16 | 7:46 PM Munich Hbf | 2 changes | |
R 4634 · EC 144 · RJX 19918 · RJ 112 | On time 12:40 PM Budapest-Deli | 7h06 | 7:46 PM Munich Hbf | 3 changes | |
RJX 66 | On time 1:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 7h17 | 8:47 PM Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 66+ IC 742+ RJ 110 | 1:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 8h21 | 9:51 PM Munich Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX 66 | On time 1:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 7h17 | 8:47 PM Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
R 4644 · RJX 66 | On time 1:40 PM Budapest-Deli | 7h07 | 8:47 PM Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
R 3416+ EC 146+ RJX19970+ RJ 110 | 2:20 PM Budapest Keleti | 7h31 | 9:51 PM Munich Hbf | 3 changes | |
EC 146+ IC 744+ RJX 68 | On time 2:55 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 7h56 | 10:51 PM Munich Hbf | 2 changes | |
EC 146+ RJX19970+ RJ 110 | 2:55 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 6h56 | 9:51 PM Munich Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX 68 | On time 3:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 7h21 | 10:51 PM Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 68 | On time 3:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 7h21 | 10:51 PM Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
R 4626 · RJX 68 | On time 3:40 PM Budapest-Deli | 7h11 | 10:51 PM Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 148+ RJX19972 · RE5 | 4:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 7h48 | 12:18 AM Munich Hbf | 2 changes | |
EC 148 · RJX 19972+ 79404 | 4:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 7h48 | 12:18 AM Munich Hbf | 2 changes | |
R 4636 · EC 148 · RJX 19972+ 79404 | 4:40 PM Budapest-Deli | 7h38 | 12:18 AM Munich Hbf | 3 changes | |
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Overview: Train from Budapest to Munich
Trains from Budapest to Munich run on average 19 times per day, taking around 7h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 59S$ but you can travel from only 28S$ by flight.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 562 km distance in 5h 56m.
Distance 562 km |
Average train duration 7h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price 59S$ |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 5h 56m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 91 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Railjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | Nightjet from Budapest to Munich trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Railjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | Nightjet trains will get you between Budapest and Munich from 28S$. 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 | InterCity
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | Nightjet
EuroNight
FAQs: Budapest to Munich train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Munich 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 Munich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Budapest and Munich
Most Budapest to Munich trains use the Budapest Keleti to München Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at München Ost. Use this guide to compare Budapest and Munich train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Budapest station do trains to Munich 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-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.
Getting to Budapest-Kelenföld from Budapest city centre
Budapest-Kelenföld is 3 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest-Kelenföld train station facilities and services
Budapest-Kelenföld 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: Restaurant Etele Plaza, KFC Etele Plaza
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Budapest-Kelenföld. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Budapest-Kelenföld. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Budapest-Kelenföld: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Budapest-Kelenföld: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest-Kelenföld: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Griff, Hotel Ventura, Hotel Berlin.
Which Munich station do trains from Budapest arrive at?
Getting to München Hbf from Munich city centre
München Hbf is 1 km from Munich city centre. Public transport options include:
München Hbf train station facilities and services
München Hbf 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: Cantina Estación Mediterrano, Rischart Bakery, Ditsch Pretzels, backWERK, Cafe-Shop, Le Crobag, Yorma's, Coffee Fellows, Dunkin Donuts, McDonald's, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes. . ATMs are available at München Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at München Hbf. Information desks are there is an information desk located on the main concourse near the food court.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at München Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at München Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at München Hbf: Accessibility equipment, elevators, & mobility service. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include a&o München Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel München, Sofitel Munich Bayerpost.
Getting to München Ost from Munich city centre
München Ost is 2 km from Munich city centre. Public transport options include:
München Ost train station facilities and services
München Ost 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: Haidhauser Augustiner, Burger King, Tassilogarten, Mitani
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at München Ost. ATMs are available at München Ost.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at München Ost. Information desks are available at München Ost.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at München Ost. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at München Ost: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at München Ost: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at München Ost.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hilton Munich City, MOMA1890, Mk Hotel, Hotel Pension Christl.
Getting to München Hbf (tief) from Munich city centre
München Hbf (tief) is 1 km from Munich city centre. Public transport options include:
München Hbf (tief) train station facilities and services
München Hbf (tief) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant 1912, Augustiner-Keller
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at München Hbf (tief). Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at München Hbf (tief). Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at München Hbf (tief): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at München Hbf (tief): Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at München Hbf (tief): Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Excelsior, Le Méridien Munich, Sofitel Munich Bayerpost.
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