How to travel from Bern to Budapest

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Compare bus and train for Bern to Budapest

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bern to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €24, and a train costs an average of €67.

Distance: 544 miles (877 km)

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Flight

€140

Average price

€76

Average price

€73

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Cheapest

12h 21m

Average total duration

11h 51m

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30m

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16h 48m

Average total duration

16h 18m

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30m

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4h 39m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 39m

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3h 0m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.9 - 2.2kg

CO2 emissions

2.6 - 5.3kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Wizz Air

Most popular airline

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from Bern to Budapest

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBus
04:15PM15h55
Bern
08:10AMBudapest
$1131One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
04:15PM15h55
Bern
08:10AMBudapest
$1131One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
04:15PM15h55
Bern
08:10AMBudapest
$1131One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
08:10PM19h55
Bern
04:05PMBudapest
$1141One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
08:25PM22h20
Bern
06:45PMBudapest
$1181One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bern to Budapest

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 Bern to Budapest.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Bern and Budapest including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Bern to Budapest is a flight with an average price of $30 (€24).

This is compared to other travel options from Bern to Budapest:

A flight is $29 (€23) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bern to Budapest costing on average $59 (€47).

A flight is $54 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bern to Budapest costing on average $84 (€67).

The fastest way to travel from Bern to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 40m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 31m.

Bus takes on average 15h 36m.

The distance from Bern to Budapest is approximately 544 miles (877 km).
The average frequency per day from Bern to Budapest is:
  • Around 28 flights per day.
  • Around 14 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bern and Budapest as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bern to Budapest:
  • Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bern Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Budapest Keleti.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld and arrive in Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bern to Budapest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Wizz Air, easyJet, Air Baltic, SWISS to go to Budapest by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB to go to Budapest by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Budapest by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bern to Budapest with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Wizz Air, easyJet, Air Baltic, SWISS.
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Bern to Budapest often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Prague, Bratislava, Munich, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Budapest and these popular destinations at a great price.

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