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 $49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 19m. 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 $49, and a flight costs an average of $26.

Distance: 427 miles (688 km)

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$241

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$149

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$71

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$211

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7h 19m

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4h 19m

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11h 40m

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9h 15m

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2.1 - 4.1kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.7 - 1.7kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Budapest to Berlin is a bus with an average price of $71 (€57).

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

A bus is $79 (€64) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Berlin costing on average $149 (€121).

A bus is $171 (€138) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Berlin costing on average $241 (€195).

The fastest way to travel from Budapest to Berlin is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 19m.

Other travel options to Berlin take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 23m.

Bus takes on average 11h 10m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Budapest and Berlin including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Budapest to Berlin among Omio's users.

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from Budapest to Berlin

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • ArdaTur
    3:10 AM14h25
    Budapest
    5:35 PMBerlin
    $551One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • ArdaTur
    3:10 AM14h25
    Budapest
    5:35 PMBerlin
    $551One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    9:45 PM10h50
    Budapest
    8:35 AMBerlin
    $1051One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ArdaTur
    2:10 AM14h25
    Budapest
    4:35 PMBerlin
    $591One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    5:30 PM12h30
    Budapest
    6:00 AMBerlin
    $771One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    8:00 PM12h05
    Budapest
    8:05 AMBerlin
    $851One-way
    0 transfers

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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 bus with an average price of $71 (€57).

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

A bus is $79 (€64) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Berlin costing on average $149 (€121).

A bus is $171 (€138) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Berlin costing on average $241 (€195).

The fastest way to travel from Budapest to Berlin is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 19m.

Other travel options to Berlin take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 23m.

Bus takes on average 11h 10m.

The distance from Budapest to Berlin is approximately 427 miles (688 km).
The average frequency per day from Budapest to Berlin is:
  • Around 75 buses per day.
  • Around 44 flights per day.
  • Around 11 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, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar 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 FlixBus, ArdaTur, Infobus to go to Berlin by bus.
  • Travel with Wizz Air, Ryanair, Malta Air, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, KLM, Helvetic Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle to go to Berlin by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, EuroNight, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, RegioJet a.s., Hungarian Railways (MÁV), ÖBB | Railjet to go to Berlin by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Budapest to Berlin with the following travel companies:
  • 22 direct buses per day with FlixBus, ArdaTur, Infobus.
  • 3 direct flights per day with Wizz Air, Ryanair, Malta Air.
  • 0 direct trains per day with EuroNight, ÖBB | Railjet.
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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