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Cheap train tickets from Berlin to Budapest

Showing times and prices for Oct 01

Cheapest

€100

Average

€159

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 traveling at rush hour.

10:26PM14h53

Berlin Hauptbahnhof

01:19PMBudapest Keleti

€1001One-way

3 transfers

10:26PM15h53

Berlin Hauptbahnhof

02:19PMBudapest Keleti

€1001One-way

2 transfers

06:17AM12h02

Berlin Hauptbahnhof

06:19PMBudapest Keleti

€1841One-way

1 transfer

07:01AM11h27

Berlin Hauptbahnhof

06:28PMBudapest

€1881One-way

1 transfer

06:29AM11h50

Berlin Hauptbahnhof

06:19PMBudapest Keleti

€2241One-way

1 transfer

Train schedule from Berlin to Budapest

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday, October 1

Deutsche Bahn

07:58AM11h21

Berlin Hauptbahnhof

07:19PMBudapest Keleti

3 transfers

Deutsche Bahn

08:23AM11h56

Berlin Hauptbahnhof

08:19PMBudapest Keleti

1 transfer

Deutsche Bahn

08:58AM11h30

Berlin Hauptbahnhof

08:28PMBudapest

0 transfers

Deutsche Bahn

09:25AM11h54

Berlin Hauptbahnhof

09:19PMBudapest Keleti

2 transfers

Deutsche Bahn

10:23AM11h56

Berlin Hauptbahnhof

10:19PMBudapest-Deli

3 transfers

Deutsche Bahn

10:23AM11h57

Berlin Hauptbahnhof

10:20PMBudapest Keleti

2 transfers

Deutsche Bahn

10:58AM11h30

Berlin Hauptbahnhof

10:28PMBudapest

1 transfer

Deutsche Bahn

12:23PM11h56

Berlin Hauptbahnhof

12:19AMBudapest Keleti

1 transfer

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Fastest train times from Berlin to Budapest

Showing times and prices for Oct 01

Fastest Journey

11 h 21 m

Average

11 h 38 m

Trains per day

Distance

688 km

Of the 5 trains that leave Berlin for Budapest every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

07:58AM11h21

Berlin Hauptbahnhof

07:19PMBudapest Keleti

€2531One-way

3 transfers

10:58AM11h30

Berlin Hauptbahnhof

10:28PMBudapest

€1841One-way

1 transfer

08:58AM11h30

Berlin Hauptbahnhof

08:28PMBudapest

€1841One-way

0 transfers

09:25AM11h54

Berlin Hauptbahnhof

09:19PMBudapest Keleti

€2401One-way

2 transfers

10:23AM11h56

Berlin Hauptbahnhof

10:19PMBudapest-Deli

€2401One-way

3 transfers

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Overview: Train from Berlin to Budapest

	Distance	427 miles (688 km)
	Average train duration	11 h 30 min
	Average train ticket price	$167 (€149)
	Train frequency	1 a day
	Direct train	Yes, there is 1 direct train a day
	Train companies	Deutsche Bahn with connection or Deutsche Bahn

Trains from Berlin to Budapest cover the 427 miles (688 km) long trip taking on average 11 h 30 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn with connection or Deutsche Bahn. Normally, there is 1 train operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $167 (€149), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $78 (€70). Travelers depart most frequently from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Budapest Keleti.

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Berlin to Budapest trains

Find the best trains from Berlin to Budapest with Omio's travel partners Deutsche Bahn from $78 (€70). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train between Berlin and Budapest. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.

Cheapest Price: $78

Trains from Berlin to Budapest

Trains in Europe are an effective way to travel between cities, with a number of companies offering domestic and international train routes. Deutsche Bahn, the German national rail provider, runs trains from Berlin to Budapest with a journey time between 11½ and 20 hours. There are usually over 10 trains traveling from Berlin to Budapest per day, with the first departing Berlin at approximately 4:27 a.m. and the final train leaving at 12:43 a.m. Occasional trains are direct; however, most trains require multiple transfers. Prague and Vienna are popular transfer locations when traveling from Berlin to Budapest. All trains depart from Berlin Hauptbahnhof and arrive at either Budapest's Deli pu or Keleti train station.

Berlin to Budapest Train Cost

Average prices for Trains from Berlin to Budapest when you book in advance

Booking Period	Average Price
Same Day	€201
1 Day in Advance	€142
1 Week in Advance	€135
2 Weeks in Advance	€127
1 Month in Advance	€108
3 Months in Advance	€86

Berlin to Budapest Trains: General Information

Travelers in Europe can usually offset some of cost of Berlin to Budapest train tickets by planning ahead and checking the prices before booking.

All Berlin to Budapest trains are run by Deutsche Bahn.
Occasional Berlin to Budapest trains are direct; however, most journeys require at least 1 transfer usually in Prague or Vienna. Many journeys require 2-6 transfers before arriving in Budapest. All trains depart from Berlin Hauptbahnhof and arrive at either Budapest's Deli pu or Keleti train station.
The Berlin to Budapest train journey takes as little as 11 hours and 31 minutes to arrive in Budapest.
Most travelers book their Berlin to Budapest train tickets 1 day in advance of the travel date.

Based on Omio's travel data, as the table above clearly illustrates, ticket prices on Berlin to Budapest trains decrease the further they are booked in advance:

It is 29% cheaper on average to book a Berlin to Budapest train a day ahead of time rather than purchasing a ticket at the station.
Berlin to Budapest trains are 33% cheaper on average when booked a week ahead of the travel date.
Berlin to Budapest train costs are 45% cheaper on average when booked 1 month in advance as opposed to purchasing a train ticket the day of.

FAQs: Trains from Berlin to Budapest

FAQs: Travel by train from Berlin to Budapest easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Berlin to Budapest.

Cheap train tickets from Berlin to Budapest can start from as little as $78 (€70) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Berlin to Budapest is $167 (€149); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time between Berlin and Budapest is on average 11 h 30 min for the 427 mile (688 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go between Berlin and Budapest by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Berlin to Budapest leaves at 5: 01 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Berlin to Budapest leaves at 8: 44 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Berlin to Budapest without having to change trains with Deutsche Bahn. There is 1 direct train from Berlin to Budapest each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the trip from Berlin to Budapest you can take a train with Deutsche Bahn with connection or Deutsche Bahn. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services to Budapest from Berlin on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 8: 44 PM.

When departing from Berlin, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Berlin Hbf, Berlin Alexanderplatz and Berlin Südkreuz. When arriving in Budapest, you can end your route in train stations like Budapest Keleti, Budapest-Déli and Budapest-Ferencváros.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Berlin Hbf, which is located around 3.5 miles (5.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Budapest Keleti, located 2.7 miles (4.4 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Berlin to Budapest by train is March.

Yes, you can take a bus from Berlin to Budapest.

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