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Compare train, bus, and flight for Budapest to Munich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $56 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, while a flight costs an average of $413.
Distance: 349 miles (562 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$120 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest | $413 Average price | $151 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 37m Average total duration 7h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 48m Average total duration 9h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.4kg 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 Munich:
A bus is $65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Munich costing on average $120.
A bus is $358 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Munich costing on average $413.
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 37m.
Bus takes on average 9h 48m.
Tickets start at around $120 compared to roughly $151 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $31. The journey takes 7h 7m versus 7h 5m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Budapest to Munich
How to get from Budapest to Munich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Budapest to Munich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Munich)11:10 PM12h35Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás11:45 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$451One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- (Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Munich)11:10 PM12h35Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás11:45 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$451One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH16859:10 AM1h20Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport10:30 AMMunich Airport$3271One-way0 transfers
Other options
- R 9318 · R 9468 · ER 62 · REX 77009:56 PM12h43Budapest-Kelenfoeld10:39 AMMunich Hbf$451One-way4 transfers
- R 4848 · R 9318 · R 9468 · ER 629:25 PM13h14Budapest-Deli10:39 AMMunich Hbf$451One-way5 transfers
- R 9318 · R 9468 · ER 62 · REX 77009:56 PM11h47Budapest-Kelenfoeld9:43 AMMunich Hbf$541One-way5 transfers
- (Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Munich)10:50 PM12h55Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar11:45 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$451One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus10:40 AM8h55Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás7:35 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$481One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:20 PM9h00Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás8:20 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$481One-way0 transfers
W62289+FlixBus7:05 PM7h30Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport2:35 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$1751One-way1 transfer
EW2781+FlixBus9:05 AM8h40Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport5:45 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$2581One-way1 transfer- EW2781+FlixBus9:05 AM9h30Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport6:35 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$2581One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Munich:
A bus is $65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Munich costing on average $120.
A bus is $358 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Munich costing on average $413.
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 37m.
Bus takes on average 9h 48m.
- Around 33 flights per day.
- Around 23 buses per day.
- Around 19 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest and Munich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Budapest Keleti and arrive in Munich Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
- Travel with FlixBus, Karat-S, City Lines, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Munich by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, BA Cityflyer, Brussels Airlines, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Malta Air, British Airways, Ryanair, Edelweiss Air, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, GetJet Airlines, TAP Portugal to go to Munich by flight.
- Travel with ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, Deutsche Bahn to go to Munich by train.
- 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Karat-S, City Lines, BlaBlaCar Bus.
- 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Malta Air, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa.
- 4 direct trains per day with ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn.
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