How to travel from Brussels to Budapest

International travel from Brussels, Belgium to Budapest, Hungary is: Unrestricted.

Can I enter Hungary if coming from Belgium?

Entry into Hungary is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Belgium.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Budapest if traveling from Brussels?

Conditions of entry:

• There are no current restrictions

What measures do I need to follow in Budapest, Hungary due to the pandemic?

All travelers in Hungary must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

• Social distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask: Recommended

The information above was last checked on 3/8/23; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your upcoming trip between Brussels and Budapest.

The current restriction level for returning to Brussels, Belgium from Hungary is: Unrestricted.

Am I allowed to reenter Brussels, Belgium from Budapest, Hungary?

Reentering Belgium is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Hungary

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Brussels from Budapest?

• There are no current restrictions

Which rules do I need to follow in Brussels, Belgium regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to Belgium must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Recommended

The information above was last checked on 3/8/23. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Brussels from Budapest here.

There are 3 ways to get from Brussels to Budapest: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to travel to Budapest from Brussels is by taking a flight with an average price of $26 (€23).

This is compared to other travel options to Budapest:

Taking a flight is usually $42 (€37) less than taking a bus to Budapest, which costs on average $68 (€60) for the same trip.

A flight is generally $144 (€127) less than a train for the same route. Taking a train costs on average $170 (€150) from Brussels to Budapest.

The fastest way from Brussels to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 2 h 10 min.

There are alternative travel options to Budapest that can usually take longer:

In comparison, getting to Budapest by bus can take on average 23 h 40 min.

In comparison, going by train can take 13 h 55 min   on average.

The Brussels to Budapest distance is around 699 miles (1128 km).

The average frequency per day from Brussels to Budapest is:

• Around 1 bus per day.
• Around 1 train per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brussels to Budapest:

• Buses from Brussels to Budapest most often leave from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Budapest, Nyugati pályaudvar.
• Flights from Brussels to Budapest most often leave from Brussels Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
• Trains mostly leave from Bruxelles-Midi and tend to arrive in Budapest-Déli.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Brussels to Budapest:

• You can travel to Budapest from Brussels by bus with Flixbus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $68 (€60) with Flixbus from Brussels to Budapest.
• You can travel from Brussels to Budapest by flight with Ryanair. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $26 (€23) with Ryanair from Brussels to Budapest.
• You can travel by train between Brussels and Budapest with Deutsche Bahn, and you can find Deutsche Bahn Brussels to Budapest tickets for $170 (€150) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available from Brussels to Budapest with the following travel companies:

• You can book a direct bus with.
• You can take a direct flight with Ryanair, Brussels Airlines or Wizz Air.
• You'll find direct trains with.

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

When planning your trip from Brussels to Budapest, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to book and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets are costing on average $68 (€60) one way.
• Plane tickets cost $26 (€23) one way on average.
• Train tickets cost on average $170 (€150) one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Brussels to Budapest online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.