How to travel from Budapest to Berlin

Travel from Budapest, Hungary to Berlin, Germany is: Partially open.

Is international entry into Berlin from Budapest restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open 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 and 10 day mandatory self quarantine
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from compulsory quarantine
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from compulsory quarantine (certificate needed)
• Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 5 in quarantine
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival
• The exact quarantine requirements depend on the regulations in each federal state

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 1/17/22. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip between Budapest and Berlin closer to your planned date of departure here.

The current restriction level for returning to Budapest, Hungary from Germany is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter Budapest, Hungary from Berlin, Germany?

Reentering Hungary is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany

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

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 14 day mandatory self-quarantine
• Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing

Which rules do I need to follow in Budapest, Hungary regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to Hungary 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: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 1/17/22. 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 Budapest from Berlin here.

There are 3 ways to travel from Budapest to Berlin including taking a flight, bus or train.

The cheapest way to go to Berlin from Budapest is by taking a bus, which costs on average $30 (€25).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Berlin:

Taking a bus is usually $72 (€60) less than taking a flight to Berlin, which costs on average $102 (€85) for the same trip.

Taking a bus is about $26 (€22) less than taking a train, which costs on average $56 (€47) for this trip.

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

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

In comparison, getting to Berlin by bus can take on average 13 h 25 min.

In comparison, taking a train requires on average 11 h 18 min   of travel time.

Berlin is approximately 427 miles (688 km) away from Budapest.

The average frequency per day from Budapest to Berlin is:

• Around 1 train per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Budapest and Berlin as scheduled services by flight, bus or train 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.
• Buses from Budapest to Berlin most often leave from Budapest, Thököly út (Budapest-Keleti) and arrive in Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof.
• Trains from Budapest to Berlin most often leave 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 go to Berlin from Budapest by plane with Eurowings. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $102 (€85) with Eurowings from Budapest to Berlin on Omio.
• You can take a bus from Budapest to Berlin with STUDENT AGENCY k. S. Cheap tickets can be found for $30 (€25) with STUDENT AGENCY k. S. From Budapest to Berlin.
• You can travel by train from Budapest to Berlin with Deutsche Bahn, and you can find Deutsche Bahn Budapest to Berlin tickets for $56 (€47) on Omio.

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

• You can travel directly by plane with Wizz Air.
• You'll find direct buses 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 buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A plane ticket for this route costs on average $102 (€85) one way.
• A bus ticket for this route is costing $30 (€25) one way on average.
• A train ticket is costing on average $56 (€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.