How to travel from Berlin to Budapest

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Travel Information between Berlin and Budapest

distanceDistance427 miles (688 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, train or flight
priceTicket price range$52 - $64
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $52 (€45) • 10 h 35 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $64 (€55) • 1 h 30 min
carriersPopular travel companiesSTUDENT AGENCY k. S. Wizz Air or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 427 miles (688 km) by bus, train or flight from Berlin to Budapest. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are STUDENT AGENCY k. S. Wizz Air or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Berlin to Budapest.

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from Berlin to Budapest

How to get from Berlin to Budapest by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
bus

The best way to travel from Berlin to Budapest is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
08:15AM11h50
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
08:05PMBudapest
$571One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
05:10AM14h55
Berlin
08:05PMBudapest
$511One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
Austrian Airlines
07:45PM2h40
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
10:25PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
$3811One-way
1 transfer
Other options
Deutsche Bahn
09:16AM11h12
Berlin Hbf
08:28PMBudapest-Nyugati
$1421One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
09:34AM11h45
Berlin Hbf
09:19PMBudapest Keleti
$1421One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
11:04AM11h15
Berlin Hbf
10:19PMBudapest Keleti
$1421One-way
3 transfers
FlixBus
08:15AM12h05
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
08:20PMBudapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar
$571One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
08:00AM12h05
Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof
08:05PMBudapest
$571One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
08:00AM12h20
Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof
08:20PMBudapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar
$571One-way
0 transfers
Eurowings
11:45AM8h30
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
08:15PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
$1781One-way
1 transfer
Lot Polish Airlines
08:00AM4h10
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
12:10PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
$2071One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings
04:55PM3h20
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
08:15PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
$2011One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Berlin to Budapest

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When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Berlin to Budapest, 73,25% of our customers do not hesitate to choose the flight as their preferred way to travel. Nowadays, passengers who want to fly around Europe have more options than ever before. With dozens of budget airlines covering several routes which connect to virtually all European countries, taking a flight to reach your desired destination is easy and inexpensive. The low fares and the short flight time are, among others, some of the reasons why our users choose the airplane as the best way to get from Berlin to Budapest, even if they have to face baggage limitations and long lines at check-in and security control. You can book your flights with Omio to make sure you are always taking the fastest route or getting the best deal. You can also add extra luggage and book securely with several methods of payment such as Apple Pay, PayPal and more.

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Travel from Berlin to Budapest on Ryanair, Deutsche Bahn and Lufthansa travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of travel services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of travel includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Berlin to Budapest travel.

    FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

      Ryanair is one of the biggest and most popular low-cost airlines in Europe, headquartered in Ireland. Hopping on a travel and flying to popular European destinations quickly and affordably is made easy with Ryanair. This budget airline is known for operating direct travel to smaller or secondary airports usually outside major cities to keep costs down. A Ryanair travel ticket to Budapest from Berlin includes allowance of one small personal bag; additional fees tend to apply for cabin baggage and checked baggage.

        FAQs: Travel from Berlin to Budapest

        FAQs: Travel 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.
        FAQs

        There are 3 travel options to Budapest from Berlin. You can take a bus, train or flight.

        The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Budapest is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $52 (€45) compared to other travel options to Budapest:

        Taking a bus costs $12 (€10) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $64 (€55).

        A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train with an average ticket price of $58 (€50) from Berlin to Budapest.

        The quickest way to travel between Berlin and Budapest is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 30 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

        Bus takes 10 h 35 min on average.

        Getting to Budapest by train takes 11 h 6 min on average.

        The distance from Berlin to Budapest is approximately 427 miles (688 km).

        The average frequency per day from Berlin to Budapest is:

        • Around 5 buses per day.

        However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Budapest from Berlin as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

        These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Berlin to Budapest:

        • Most travelers catch their bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér.
        • Most travelers board their plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
        • Most travelers take a train from Berlin Hbf to Budapest-Nyugati.

        The following travel companies offer services from Berlin to Budapest:

        • STUDENT AGENCY k. S. FlixBus, Arda Tur, Infobus or Eurolines Deutschland can get you to Budapest by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Arda Tur from Berlin to Budapest for $52 (€45) on Omio.
        • Wizz Air, Ryanair, Malta Air, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, LOT Polish Airlines, airmax, LAER, KLM, Lufthansa Cityline (2), Norwegian Air, Air Baltic, KLM Cityhopper, SWISS, Air Dolomiti or TUIfly can get you to Budapest by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Wizz Air from Berlin to Budapest for $64 (€55) on Omio.
        • Deutsche Bahn or Sylt Shuttle Plus can take you to Budapest by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Deutsche Bahn from Berlin to Budapest for $81 (€70).

        Yes, there are direct routes from Berlin to Budapest with the following travel companies:

        • You can check for a direct bus to Budapest with FlixBus with 4 direct buses per day.

        Direct services to Budapest tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

        Your trip from Berlin to Budapest doesn't have to end in Budapest. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Vienna, Prague, Bratislava, Munich or Paris. If you’d like to add Vienna, Prague, Bratislava, Munich or Paris to your Berlin to Budapest tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Budapest today!
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