How to travel from Brussels to Budapest

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 bus with an average price of €88.

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

A bus is €82 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Budapest costing on average €170.

A bus is €401 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Budapest costing on average €488.

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 34m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Train takes on average 14h 31m.

Bus takes on average 24h 3m.

The distance from Brussels to Budapest is approximately 701 miles (1129 km).

The average frequency per day from Brussels to Budapest is:

• Around 47 flights per day.
• Around 17 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Budapest by bus.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy to go to Budapest by train.
• Travel with Lot Polish Airlines, KLM, Qatar Airways, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, Sas Airways, British Airways, Swiss, Austrian Airlines, Ryanair, Wizz Air, KLM Cityhopper, Air France, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline, TAP Portugal, Edelweiss Air, CitizenPlane, Air Serbia, Lufthansa City Airlines, BA Cityflyer, Air Dolomiti to go to Budapest by flight.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Brussels to Budapest:

• 4 direct flights per day with Brussels Airlines, Ryanair, Wizz Air, CitizenPlane.

Omio customers who travel from Brussels to Budapest often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Prague, Bratislava, Munich, Zagreb. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Budapest and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Budapest to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Budapest, you can relax at the Széchenyi Thermal Bath, explore the vibrant Great Market Hall, take a scenic cruise on the Danube River for unique views of landmarks, visit the House of Terror Museum, and enjoy a performance at the Hungarian State Opera House. Don't miss sights like Buda Castle, the Parliament Building, Fisherman's Bastion, St. Stephen's Basilica, and Heroes' Square for their stunning architecture and historical significance.

Three to four days are generally recommended to explore Budapest’s main attractions, including the historic Buda Castle, thermal baths, and vibrant ruin bars.