How to travel from Budapest to Berlin

Travel from Budapest, Hungary to Berlin, Germany is: Restricted.

Is international entry into Berlin from Budapest restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is restricted for citizens and permanent residents of Hungary.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Berlin, Germany from Budapest?

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival for all travellers by air
• A negative result for COVID-19 is a condition to end the quarantine obligation earlier. It is tested in quarantine on day 5
• The exact quarantine requirements depend on the regulations in each federal state
• Pre-arrival health declaration
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempted from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Arrivals vaccinated against COVID-19 are exempted from compulsory quarantine
• Quarantine is not required if the traveller has recovered from COVID-19 in the past 6 months (certificate needed)

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Berlin, Germany?

The government of Germany has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

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

The above information was last verified on 6/18/21. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip to Berlin from Budapest closer to your planned date of departure here.

Return travel to Budapest, Hungary from Germany is: Restricted.

Are there any travel restrictions on reentering Hungary from Germany?

Entry into Hungary is allowed for: Entry is restricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.

Are there requirements to self-quarantine on arrival into Hungary from Germany?

Requirements for reentering Hungary:

• 10-day mandatory quarantine and a negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival

What are the requirements for social distancing and wearing face masks in Hungary?

All travelers must abide by the following measures in Hungary to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:

• Social distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The above information about your return travel to Budapest, Hungary was last verified on 6/14/21. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   closer to your planned date of travel to Budapest from Berlin.

You can travel from Budapest to Berlin 3 different ways: bus, flight or train.

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

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

• Most travelers take a flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
• Most travelers who buy a bus ticket from Budapest to Berlin depart from Budapest, Thokoly Way (Keleti Railway Station) to Berlin, ZOB.
• Most travelers catch their train from Budapest-Déli and arrive in Berlin Hbf.

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

• You can take a flight from Budapest to Berlin with Malta Air. Cheap tickets can be found for $11 (€8) with Malta Air from Budapest to Berlin.
• You can travel by bus from Budapest to Berlin with Flixbus, and you can find Flixbus Budapest to Berlin tickets for $48 (€37) on Omio.
• You can take a train from Budapest to Berlin with Deutsche Bahn. Cheap tickets can be found for $61 (€47) with Deutsche Bahn from Budapest to Berlin.

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

• You can purchase a direct train with.

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

Before traveling from Budapest to Berlin, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A plane ticket for this journey costs on average $11 (€8) one way.
• A bus ticket for this trip is costing $48 (€37) one way on average.
• A train ticket is costing on average $61 (€47) one way for this trip.

But we recommend booking Budapest to Berlin tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Berlin is by taking a flight. You can find average ticket prices around $11 (€8) compared to other travel options to Berlin:

Taking a flight is about $37 (€29) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $48 (€37) for this journey.

A flight is generally $50 (€39) less than a train for the same trip. Taking a train costs on average $61 (€47) from Budapest to Berlin.

The fastest way to get to Berlin from Budapest is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 30 min.

Other travel options to Berlin can usually take longer:

In comparison, going by bus can take 17 h  on average.

In comparison, getting to Berlin by train can take on average 12 h 14 min.