How to travel from Budapest to Munich

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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 prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, and a flight costs an average of $44.

Distance: 349 miles (562 km)

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Driving

$119

Average price

$61

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Cheapest

$295

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$153

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(fuel + tolls)

7h 29m

Average total duration

6h 59m

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30m

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10h 15m

Average total duration

9h 45m

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5h 20m

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2h 20m

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7h 5m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

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0.6 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

1.7 - 3.4kg

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Lufthansa

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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 Munich is a bus with an average price of $61 (€50).

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

A bus is $58 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Munich costing on average $119 (€98).

A bus is $234 (€193) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Munich costing on average $295 (€243).

The fastest way to travel from Budapest to Munich is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 20m.

Other travel options to Munich take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 59m.

Bus takes on average 9h 45m.

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

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from Budapest to Munich

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:45 PM9h00
    Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    10:45 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    $531One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:45 PM9h00
    Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    10:45 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    $531One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH1677
    1:20 PM1h20
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    2:40 PMMunich Airport
    $4601One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnR 9318 · R 9468 · ER 62 · REX 7700
    9:56 PM11h47
    Budapest-Kelenfoeld
    9:43 AMMunich Hbf
    $611One-way
    5 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 1878 · R 9318 · R 9468 · ER 62
    9:35 PM12h08
    Budapest-Deli
    9:43 AMMunich Hbf
    $611One-way
    6 transfers
  • RegioJet a.s.RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Lyon)
    2:58 PM13h47
    Budapest-Kelenfoeld
    4:45 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    $621One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegioJet a.s.(Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Lyon)
    11:15 AM17h30
    Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
    4:45 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    $561One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegioJet a.s.(Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Lyon)
    10:50 AM17h55
    Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    4:45 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    $561One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:15 PM8h45
    Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    2:00 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    $561One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW2783+FlixBusFlixBus
    2:40 PM5h25
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    8:05 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    $1881One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW2783+FlixBusFlixBus
    2:40 PM7h20
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    10:00 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    $1881One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW2783+FlixBusFlixBus
    2:40 PM6h50
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    9:30 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    $1891One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Budapest to Munich

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Budapest to Munich there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 69,51% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Budapest to Munich. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Budapest to Munich

Travel to Munich 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 Munich.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Budapest and Munich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Budapest to Munich is a bus with an average price of $61 (€50).

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

A bus is $58 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Munich costing on average $119 (€98).

A bus is $234 (€193) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Munich costing on average $295 (€243).

The fastest way to travel from Budapest to Munich is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 20m.

Other travel options to Munich take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 59m.

Bus takes on average 9h 45m.

The distance from Budapest to Munich is approximately 349 miles (562 km).
The average frequency per day from Budapest to Munich is:
  • Around 27 flights per day.
  • Around 25 buses per day.
  • Around 10 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Budapest to Munich:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Budapest to Munich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | ICE, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), RegioJet a.s. to go to Munich by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Malta Air, Ryanair, Lot Polish Airlines, Air Baltic, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Cityjet, Air France to go to Munich by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Karat-S, City Lines to go to Munich by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Budapest to Munich with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, Hungarian Railways (MÁV).
  • 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Malta Air, Ryanair, Air Baltic, Lufthansa City Airlines.
  • 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Karat-S, City Lines.
Omio customers who travel from Budapest to Munich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Vienna, Prague, Zurich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Munich and these popular destinations at a great price.
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