How to get from Budapest to Berlin by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Budapest to Berlin is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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427 miles (688 km) | |
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FlixBus |
Travel 427 miles (688 km) by bus between Budapest and Berlin. FlixBus is the main travel company operating this journey. Travelers can even take a direct bus from Budapest to Berlin.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $41 (€35). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of travel services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of travel includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Budapest to Berlin travel.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
Swiss is Switzerland’s leading airline and offers Economy and Business ticket fares for your next travel between Budapest and Berlin.
You can travel between Budapest and Berlin by bus.
The fastest way to travel from Budapest to Berlin is by flight with an average journey time of 2 h 40 min.
You should expect to travel around 427 miles (688 km) between Budapest and Berlin.
The average frequency per day from Budapest to Berlin is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Budapest and Berlin as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Budapest to Berlin:
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Yes, there is a direct service from Budapest to Berlin:
Direct services to Berlin tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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