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Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
A major fine arts museum on Heroes’ Square with strong collections of Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and European art. It is a leading choice for art lovers visiting Budapest.
Cheapest price
$61
Average price
$117
Fastest journey
11 h 32 m
Average duration
11 h 57 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
671 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin Brandenburg Airport 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 Brandenburg Airport to Budapest will cost around $117 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $61.
It's difficult to get from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Budapest without transferring at least 3 times.
IC 2173 · BUS 10173 · RJ 173 · EC 281
S9 · IC 2173 · BUS 10173 · RJ 173
S9 · 21846 · ICE 1505 · S3
21846 · ICE 1505 · S3 · ICE 119
S9 · 21846 · ICE 1505 · S3
IC 2173 · BUS 10173 · RJ 173 · EC 281
S9 · IC 2173 · BUS 10173 · RJ 173
21846 · ICE 1505 · S3 · ICE 119
21838 · ICE 1005 · RJX 67 · R 4621
S9 · 21846 · ICE 1505 · S3Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, and a train costs an average of $51.
Distance: 416 miles (671 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$112 Average price | $89 Average price | $65 Average price Cheapest | $204 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 58m Average total duration 13h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 48m Average total duration 11h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Budapest:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Budapest costing on average $89 (€73).
A bus is $47 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Budapest costing on average $112 (€92).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 18m.
Train takes on average 13h 28m.
Tickets start at around $112 (€92) compared to roughly $204 (€167) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $92 (€75). The journey takes 13h 28m versus 8h 30m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Budapest trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S85 · 21842 · RJ 173 · EC 281 | 8:29 AM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 11h59 | 8:28 PM Budapest-Nyugati | 3 transfers | |
21842 · RJ 173 · EC 281 | 8:46 AM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 11h42 | 8:28 PM Budapest-Nyugati | 2 transfers | |
S9 · 21846 · ICE 1505 · S3 | 9:00 AM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 12h24 | 9:24 PM Budapest-Deli | 6 transfers | |
S9 · 21846 · ICE 1505 · S3 | 9:00 AM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 12h35 | 9:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 5 transfers | |
21846 · ICE 1505 · S3 · ICE 119 | 9:16 AM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 12h19 | 9:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 4 transfers | |
21846 · ICE 1505 · S3 · ICE 119 | 9:16 AM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 12h08 | 9:24 PM Budapest-Deli | 5 transfers | |
S9 · 21854 · ICE 1007 · RJX 69 | 10:00 AM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 12h19 | 10:19 PM Budapest-Deli | 5 transfers | |
21854 · ICE 1007 · RJX 69 · EC 341 | 10:16 AM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 12h03 | 10:19 PM Budapest-Deli | 4 transfers | |
S85 · 21858 · RJ 175 | On time 10:29 AM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 11h59 | 10:28 PM Budapest-Nyugati | 2 transfers | |
21858 · RJ 175 | On time 10:46 AM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 11h42 | 10:28 PM Budapest-Nyugati | 1 transfer | |
S9 · 21870 · ICE 1009 · RJX 261 | On time 11:58 AM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 12h31 | 12:29 AM Budapest Keleti | 3 transfers | |
S9 · 21870 · ICE 1009 · RJX 261 | On time 12:00 PM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 12h29 | 12:29 AM Budapest Keleti | 3 transfers | |
21870 · ICE 1009 · RJX 261 | On time 12:16 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 12h13 | 12:29 AM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
S9 · RJ 383 · RJ 259 · REX 7638 | 12:27 PM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 18h37 | 7:04 AM Budapest-Deli | 5 transfers | |
RJ 383 · RJ 259+ S S9+ REX 6 | Delayed 10:56 AM 12:27 PMBerlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 18h37 | 7:04 AM Budapest-Deli | 5 transfers | |
S9 · 21878 · RJ 383 · RJ 259 | 12:58 PM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 18h06 | 7:04 AM Budapest-Deli | 6 transfers | |
RJ 383 · RJ 259+ S S9+ FEX | Delayed 11:10 AM 12:58 PMBerlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 18h06 | 7:04 AM Budapest-Deli | 6 transfers | |
S9 · 21878 · RJ 383 · RJ 259 | 1:00 PM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 18h04 | 7:04 AM Budapest-Deli | 6 transfers | |
21878 · RJ 383 · RJ 259 · REX 7638 | 1:16 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 17h48 | 7:04 AM Budapest-Deli | 5 transfers | |
S9 · RJ 177 · REX 7799 · ARV 1331 | 2:27 PM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 17h05 | 7:32 AM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 5 transfers | |
S9 · RJ 177 · REX 7799 · ARV 1331 | 2:27 PM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 17h22 | 7:49 AM Budapest-Deli | 6 transfers | |
S9 · 21894 · RJ 177 · REX 7799 | 2:58 PM Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen | 16h34 | 7:32 AM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 6 transfers | |
21894 · RJ 177 · REX 7799 · ARV 1331 | 3:16 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 16h33 | 7:49 AM Budapest-Deli | 6 transfers | |
21894 · RJ 177 · REX 7799 · ARV 1331 | 3:16 PM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 16h16 | 7:32 AM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 5 transfers | |
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Trains from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Budapest run on average 9 times per day, taking around 13h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $51 (€42) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 06:56, the last at 21:01. The fastest train covers the 416 miles (671 km) distance in 11h 12m.
Distance 416 miles (671 km) |
Average train duration 13h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $51 (€42) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 11h 12m |
First train 6:56 AM |
Last train 9:01 PM |
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A major fine arts museum on Heroes’ Square with strong collections of Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and European art. It is a leading choice for art lovers visiting Budapest.
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Affordable for most tourists versus Western Europe. Public transport and casual dining are cheap; hotels in peak season cost more.
Service may be included. If not, tip about 10% in restaurants for good service. Round up in taxis. Small tips are appreciated in bars, cafés, and by hotel staff.
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