How to travel from Brussels to Budapest

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Brussels to Budapest

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 1.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, and a train costs an average of €130.

Distance: 701 miles (1129 km)

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Train
Bus

€102

Average price

€247

Average price

€87

Average price

Cheapest

5h 30m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 30m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

13h 35m

Average total duration

13h 5m

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30m

Additional time*

21h 17m

Average total duration

20h 47m

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30m

Additional time*

3.4 - 6.8kg

CO2 emissions

0.3 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.1 - 2.8kg

CO2 emissions

Wizz Air

Most popular airline

Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Brussels to Budapest

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

RyanairFR 55
07:15AM2h05
Brussels South Charleroi Airport
09:20AMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$1771One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
03:40PM28h05
Brussels, Avenue des Magnolias (King Baudouin)
07:45PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
$1261One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

Brussels AirlinesSN2825
03:00PM2h00
Brussels Airport
05:00PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$3961One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:15PM25h45
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
06:00PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
$1361One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:15PM26h05
Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
06:20PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
$1361One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
03:40PM28h20
Brussels, Avenue des Magnolias (King Baudouin)
08:00PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
$1271One-way
2 transfers
LOT Polish AirlinesLO232 · LO535
07:50AM4h20
Brussels Airport
12:10PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$2301One-way
1 transfer
LOT Polish AirlinesLO236 · LO537
10:30AM6h40
Brussels Airport
05:10PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$2301One-way
1 transfer
LOT Polish AirlinesLO238 · LO531
01:30PM6h10
Brussels Airport
07:40PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$2301One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Brussels to Budapest

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Brussels to Budapest, 100,00% 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 Brussels 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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FAQs: Travel from Brussels 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 Brussels to Budapest.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Brussels and Budapest including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Budapest is a flight with an average price of $35 (€28).

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

A flight is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Brussels to Budapest costing on average $38 (€30).

A flight is $128 (€102) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Budapest costing on average $164 (€130).

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 55m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Train takes on average 13h 37m.

Bus takes on average 22h 5m.

The distance from Brussels to Budapest is approximately 701 miles (1129 km).
The average frequency per day from Brussels to Budapest is:
  • Around 44 flights per day.
  • Around 25 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brussels to Budapest:
  • Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Budapest Keleti.
  • Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brussels to Budapest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Budapest by train.
  • Travel with Wizz Air, Ryanair, Brussels Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Air Dolomiti to go to Budapest by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Budapest by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Brussels to Budapest with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Wizz Air, Ryanair, Brussels Airlines.
  • 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Brussels 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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