- Must visit
Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
Major fine arts museum on Heroes’ Square with strong collections of Old Masters, Egyptian art, and European painting.
Cheapest price
$50
Average price
$149
Fastest journey
6 h 41 m
Average duration
6 h 47 m
Trains per day
54
Distance
563 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Munich Hbf to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Munich Hbf to Budapest will cost around $149 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.
Of the 54 trains that leave Munich Hbf for Budapest on Tue, May 26, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 26 the direct trains cover the 563 km distance in an average of 6 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 41 m .
On Tue, May 26 the slowest trains will take 6 h 51 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.
RJX 265 · EC 143
RJX 265 · EC 143 · R 4635
RJX 261
IC 406+
R 9919 · R 4929+
REX 6
RJX 61 · R 4645
RJX 265 · EC 143
RJX 265+
EC 143
RJX 63 · R 4623
RJX 67 · R 4621
RJX 69 · EC 341 · R 4711Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich Hbf 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 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, and a flight costs an average of $30.
Distance: 349 miles (563 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$148 Average price | $74 Average price Cheapest | $240 Average price | $156 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 59m Average total duration 7h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 27m Average total duration 9h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich Hbf to Budapest:
A bus is $75 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich Hbf to Budapest costing on average $148 (€120).
A bus is $166 (€134) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich Hbf to Budapest costing on average $240 (€193).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 29m.
Bus takes on average 9h 57m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB.
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 Munich Hbf to Budapest trains for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJX 67 | Delayed 1:28 PM Munich Hbf | 7h07 | 6:38 PM 6:38 PMBudapest Keleti | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 67+ IC 741+ RJX 165 | On time 1:28 PM Munich Hbf | 8h07 | 9:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
RJX 67 · IC 853 | On time 1:28 PM Munich Hbf | 6h56 | 8:24 PM Budapest-Deli | 1 transfer | |
RJX 67 | Delayed 1:28 PM Munich Hbf | 7h07 | 6:38 PM 6:38 PMBudapest Keleti | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE5+ IC 743+ EC 341 | 1:55 PM Munich Hbf | 8h40 | 10:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
RE5 · RJX 165 | 1:55 PM Munich Hbf | 7h40 | 9:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
RJX 165+ 79023 | 1:55 PM Munich Hbf | 7h40 | 9:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
RJX 69+ EC 341 | 3:28 PM Munich Hbf | 7h07 | 10:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
RJX 69+ IC 745+ EC 343 | 3:28 PM Munich Hbf | 8h07 | 11:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
RE5+ IC 747+ RJX 261 | 3:55 PM Munich Hbf | 8h34 | 12:29 AM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
RJX 261 | 5:29 PM Munich Hbf | 7h00 | 12:29 AM Budapest Keleti | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, May 26 | |||||
RB54 · RE5 · RJX 269 | 12:43 AM Munich Hbf | 11h36 | 12:19 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
79569 · 79001+ RJX 269 · R 4625 | 12:43 AM Munich Hbf | 11h36 | 12:19 PM Budapest-Deli | 3 transfers | |
79569 · 79001+ RJX 269 | 12:43 AM Munich Hbf | 11h52 | 12:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
RJX 265 · EC 143 | On time 6:21 AM Munich Hbf | 6h41 | 1:02 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
RJX 265+ IC 547+ RJX 61 | Delayed 6:21 AM Munich Hbf | 7h58 | 12:35 PM 12:35 PMBudapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
RJX 265+ EC 143 | On time 6:21 AM Munich Hbf | 6h58 | 1:19 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
RJX 265 · EC 143 · R 4635 | On time 6:21 AM Munich Hbf | 6h58 | 1:19 PM Budapest-Deli | 2 transfers | |
RJX 265+ EC 143+ R 3465 | On time 6:21 AM Munich Hbf | 7h19 | 1:40 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
RJX 265+ IC 547+ RJX 61 | On time 6:21 AM Munich Hbf | 8h14 | 2:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
RJX 265+ EC 143 | On time 6:21 AM Munich Hbf | 6h41 | 1:02 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
RJX 61 · R 4645 | On time 7:22 AM Munich Hbf | 6h57 | 2:19 PM Budapest-Deli | 1 transfer | |
RJX 61 | On time 7:22 AM Munich Hbf | 7h13 | 2:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 61 | Delayed 7:22 AM Munich Hbf | 6h57 | 12:35 PM 12:35 PMBudapest Keleti | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 61 | On time 7:22 AM Munich Hbf | 7h13 | 2:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 113 · RJX 765 · EC 145 · R 4613 | On time 8:15 AM Munich Hbf | 7h04 | 3:19 PM Budapest-Deli | 3 transfers | |
RJ 113 · RJX 765 · EC 145 | On time 8:15 AM Munich Hbf | 7h20 | 3:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
RJ 113+ RJX 765+ EC 145 | On time 8:15 AM Munich Hbf | 7h20 | 3:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
RJ 113+ IC 641+ RJX 63 | On time 8:15 AM Munich Hbf | 8h20 | 4:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
RJX 63 | On time 9:28 AM Munich Hbf | 7h07 | 4:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 63 · R 4623 | On time 9:28 AM Munich Hbf | 6h51 | 4:19 PM Budapest-Deli | 1 transfer | |
RJX 63+ IC 643+ EC 147 | On time 9:28 AM Munich Hbf | 8h01 | 5:29 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
RJX 63 | On time 9:28 AM Munich Hbf | 7h07 | 4:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 115 · RJX 161 · EC 147 | On time 10:16 AM Munich Hbf | 7h13 | 5:29 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
EC 115 · RJX 161 · EC 147 · R 4633 | On time 10:16 AM Munich Hbf | 7h03 | 5:19 PM Budapest-Deli | 3 transfers | |
EC 115+ IC 645+ RJX 65 | On time 10:16 AM Munich Hbf | 8h13 | 6:29 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
EC 115+ RJX 161+ EC 147 | On time 10:16 AM Munich Hbf | 7h13 | 5:29 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
RJX 65 · R 4643 | On time 11:27 AM Munich Hbf | 6h52 | 6:19 PM Budapest-Deli | 1 transfer | |
RJX 65 | On time 11:27 AM Munich Hbf | 7h02 | 6:29 PM Budapest Keleti | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 65 | On time 11:27 AM Munich Hbf | 7h02 | 6:29 PM Budapest Keleti | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 65+ IC 647+ EC 149 | On time 11:27 AM Munich Hbf | 8h02 | 7:29 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
ICE 117+ RJX 767+ EC 149 | On time 12:16 PM Munich Hbf | 7h13 | 7:29 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
ICE 117+ IC 649+ RJX 67 | On time 12:16 PM Munich Hbf | 8h19 | 8:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
ICE 117 · RJX 767 · EC 149 | On time 12:16 PM Munich Hbf | 7h13 | 7:29 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
ICE 117 · RJX 767 · EC 149 · R 4611 | On time 12:16 PM Munich Hbf | 7h03 | 7:19 PM Budapest-Deli | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Munich Hbf to Budapest run on average 8 times per day, taking around 7h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $49 (€40) but you can travel from only $30 (€24) by flight.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:09, the last at 18:07. The fastest train covers the 349 miles (563 km) distance in 6h 51m.
Distance 349 miles (563 km) |
Average train duration 7h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€40) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 6h 51m |
First train 6:09 AM |
Last train 6:07 PM |
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Major fine arts museum on Heroes’ Square with strong collections of Old Masters, Egyptian art, and European painting.
The national art museum inside Buda Castle, showcasing Hungarian art from medieval works to modern painting and sculpture.
A powerful museum on 20th-century fascist and communist repression in Hungary, known for immersive and emotional exhibits.
Historic hilltop quarter of cobbled lanes, courtyards, and viewpoints, ideal for scenic walks and classic Budapest atmosphere.
Elegant boulevard lined with mansions, cultural institutions, and luxury storefronts, connecting downtown with Heroes’ Square.
Major viewpoint area with panoramic city vistas, walking paths, and some of Budapest’s most shared skyline photos.
Hungary’s iconic paprika-rich goulash soup with beef, potatoes, and vegetables. In Budapest, it is a classic introduction to traditional home-style cooking.
A slow-cooked meat stew seasoned with onion and sweet paprika, usually served with nokedli. It is one of the most typical hearty Hungarian main dishes.
Tender chicken cooked in a creamy paprika sauce, often served with dumplings. It is a beloved comfort dish found across traditional Budapest restaurants.
A long-running family restaurant known for classic Hungarian and Hungarian-Jewish dishes. Warm, traditional atmosphere and consistently strong reputation.
A Michelin-starred Budapest restaurant presenting refined modern Hungarian cuisine with strong local ingredients and elegant service.
An established traditional restaurant near City Park, famous for generous portions of goulash, paprikash, and other classic Hungarian meals.
Cheaper than many Western European capitals. Good value for transit, casual dining, and attractions; upscale hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service may be included. If not, tip 10% in restaurants for good service. Round up taxis. Small tips for hotel staff are appreciated.
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Budapest Keleti railway station, Budapest -> Deák Ferenc tér, Budapest
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