Cheapest price
$64
Average price
$169
Fastest journey
11 h 3 m
Average duration
11 h 19 m
Trains per day
6
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 traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Berlin will cost around $169 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $64.
It's difficult to get from Budapest to Berlin without transferring at least once.
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 bus with prices starting from €37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg.
Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
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€90 Average price | €183 Average price | €57 Average price Cheapest |
13h 39m Average duration 13h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 57m Average duration Fastest 5h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 32m Average duration 13h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.1 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:40 AM Budapest Keleti | 11h03 | 5:43 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 7:10 AM Budapest Keleti | 11h33 | 6:43 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:10 AM Budapest Keleti | 11h33 | 6:43 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 7:40 AM Budapest Keleti | 11h16 | 6:56 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:40 AM Budapest Keleti | 11h12 | 8:52 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:40 AM Budapest Keleti | 11h37 | 10:17 PM Berlin Hbf | 5 transfers | |
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Distance 427 miles (688 km) |
Average train duration 13h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€29) |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 11h 12m |
First train 04:30 |
Last train 22:25 |
Find the best trains to Berlin from Budapest with Omio's travel partners Deutsche Bahn, EuroNight and ÖBB | Euro City (EC) from $36 (€29). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.
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. 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.
Deutsche Bahn from Budapest to Berlin train information:
Passengers board the train most frequently from Budapest-Nyugati, which is located around 2.5 miles (4.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Berlin Hbf, located 3.6 miles (5.8 km) away from the city centre.
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