How to travel from Budapest to Berlin

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Budapest to Berlin

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €36, and a flight costs an average of €29.

Distance: 427 miles (688 km)

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Train
Bus

€150

Average price

€123

Average price

€54

Average price

Cheapest

6h 6m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 6m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

10h 45m

Average total duration

10h 15m

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30m

Additional time*

13h 19m

Average total duration

12h 49m

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30m

Additional time*

2.1 - 4.1kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

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0.7 - 1.7kg

CO2 emissions

Wizz Air

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

Most popular bus company

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from Budapest to Berlin

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

Our recommendation

train

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

Deutsche BahnEC 278 · RJ 172
09:30AM10h59
Budapest-Nyugati
08:29PMBerlin Hbf
$651One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

Regiojet(Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Berlin)
11:10PM13h35
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
12:45PMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
$511One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Wizz AirW62315
10:05AM1h30
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
11:35AMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
$1541One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnEC 144 · RJX 168 · RJ 112 · ICE 1500
12:40PM12h14
Budapest Keleti
12:54AMBerlin Hbf
$651One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnRJX 64 · ICE 500
11:40AM11h49
Budapest Keleti
11:29PMBerlin Hbf
$1431One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnRJX 62 · ICE 502
09:40AM11h49
Budapest Keleti
09:29PMBerlin Hbf
$1721One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
09:10AM11h30
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
08:40PMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
$691One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:10AM11h45
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
08:55PMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
$691One-way
0 transfers
Regiojet(Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Berlin)
10:50PM13h55
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
12:45PMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
$511One-way
1 transfer
RyanairFR 197
06:00AM1h30
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
07:30AMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
$2961One-way
0 transfers
Lufthansa CitylineLH1675+LufthansaLH1938
10:00AM3h25
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
01:25PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
$3411One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa CitylineLH1675 · LH1940
10:00AM4h25
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
02:25PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
$3411One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Budapest to Berlin

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Budapest to Berlin, 84,28% 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 Budapest to Berlin, 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 Budapest to Berlin

Travel to Berlin 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 Budapest to Berlin.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Budapest and Berlin including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Budapest to Berlin is a flight with an average price of $37 (€29).

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

A flight is $8 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Budapest to Berlin costing on average $45 (€36).

A flight is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Berlin costing on average $56 (€45).

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

Other travel options to Berlin take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 42m.

Bus takes on average 10h 50m.

The distance from Budapest to Berlin is approximately 427 miles (688 km).
The average frequency per day from Budapest to Berlin is:
  • Around 74 buses per day.
  • Around 43 flights per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest and Berlin 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 Budapest to Berlin:
  • Flights mostly depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Budapest Keleti and arrive in Berlin Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér and arrive in Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Budapest to Berlin, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Ryanair, EuroNight, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, Regiojet, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), ÖBB | Railjet to go to Berlin by train.
  • Travel with Wizz Air, KM Malta Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings , LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM, SWISS, LAER, Norwegian Air to go to Berlin by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, ArdaTur to go to Berlin by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Budapest to Berlin with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Ryanair, EuroNight, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), ÖBB | Railjet.
  • 3 direct flights per day with Wizz Air, KM Malta Airlines.
  • 22 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, ArdaTur.
Omio customers who travel from Budapest to Berlin often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Paris, Amsterdam, Munich, Dresden. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Berlin and these popular destinations at a great price.
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