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Compare bus, train, and flight for Budapest to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $111 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 1.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $111, while a train costs an average of $218.
Distance: 701 miles (1129 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$134 Average price | $218 Average price | $111 Average price Cheapest | $299 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 26m Average total duration Fastest 5h 26m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 10m Average total duration 11h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 58m Average total duration 16h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.4 - 6.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Brussels:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Brussels costing on average $134 (€109).
A bus is $107 (€87) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Brussels costing on average $218 (€176).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 10m.
Bus takes on average 16h 58m.
You'll arrive about 8h 23m sooner (5h 26m by flight vs 13h 49m by car) and save roughly $165 (€133) compared to fuel and tolls ($134 (€109) vs $299 (€242)). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom Budapest to Brussels
How to get from Budapest to Brussels by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Budapest to Brussels is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:55 PM31h25Budapest, Mexikói Út M7:20 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$711One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:55 PM31h25Budapest, Mexikói Út M7:20 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$711One-way2 transfers
Fastest
SN28306:35 AM2h00Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport8:35 AMBrussels Airport$5971One-way0 transfers
Other options
R 4612 · RJX 19912 · ICE 118 · ICE 106:40 AM14h55Budapest-Deli9:35 PMBrussels-Midi$1491One-way3 transfers- RJX 19912 · ICE 118 · ICE 106:30 AM15h05Budapest Keleti9:35 PMBrussels-Midi$1491One-way2 transfers
- R 4620 · EC 342 · RJX 262 · ICE 5165:40 AM15h55Budapest-Deli9:35 PMBrussels-Midi$1491One-way5 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:40 PM23h15Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás1:55 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$711One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:40 AM29h10Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás3:50 PMBrussels, Gare Du Midi$711One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:45 PM24h10Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar1:55 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$711One-way2 transfers
- W622816:50 AM2h05Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport8:55 AMBrussels South Charleroi Airport$1831One-way0 transfers
FR 42631:40 PM2h05Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport3:45 PMBrussels South Charleroi Airport$1851One-way0 transfers
SK780 · SK159510:25 AM8h05Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport6:30 PMBrussels Airport$3331One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Brussels:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Brussels costing on average $134 (€109).
A bus is $107 (€87) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Brussels costing on average $218 (€176).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 10m.
Bus takes on average 16h 58m.
- Around 46 flights per day.
- Around 23 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest and Brussels as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Budapest Keleti and arrive in Brussels-Midi.
- Buses mostly depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Brussels by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE to go to Brussels by train.
- Travel with Wizz Air, Ryanair, Brussels Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Swiss, Lufthansa, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Austrian Airlines, Helvetic Airways to go to Brussels by flight.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 4 direct flights per day with Wizz Air, Ryanair, Brussels Airlines.
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