How to travel from Copenhagen to Budapest

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Copenhagen to Budapest

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $80. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $80, and a train costs an average of $100.

Distance: 628 miles (1012 km)

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$155

Average price

$225

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$128

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5h 48m

Average total duration

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2h 48m

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3h 0m

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19h 42m

Average total duration

19h 12m

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30m

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21h 3m

Average total duration

20h 33m

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3.0 - 6.1kg

CO2 emissions

0.3 - 0.9kg

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1.0 - 2.5kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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from Copenhagen to Budapest

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • Malta AirFR 81
    3:00 PM1h50
    Copenhagen Airport
    4:50 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    $581One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Malta AirFR 81
    3:00 PM1h50
    Copenhagen Airport
    4:50 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    $581One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Norwegian AirD83550
    12:30 PM1h45
    Copenhagen Airport
    2:15 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    $1141One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnECE 399 · ICE 1081 · ICE 825 · RJX 61
    4:22 PM21h57
    Copenhagen Central Station
    2:19 PMBudapest-Deli
    $2801One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnECE 399 · ICE 1081 · ICE 825 · RJX 61
    4:22 PM22h13
    Copenhagen Central Station
    2:35 PMBudapest Keleti
    $2801One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 153 · IC 5763 · 11185 · ICE 1081
    1:50 PM24h29
    Copenhagen Central Station
    2:19 PMBudapest-Deli
    $2971One-way
    6 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:05 PM22h05
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    11:10 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    $1371One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:05 PM21h45
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    10:50 AMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
    $1371One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:55 PM22h50
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    7:45 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
    $1371One-way
    1 transfer
  • RyanairFR 604
    8:55 AM1h50
    Copenhagen Airport
    10:45 AMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    $691One-way
    0 transfers
  • Wizz AirW62252
    2:40 PM1h55
    Copenhagen Airport
    4:35 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    $761One-way
    0 transfers
  • LOT Polish AirlinesLO460 · LO535
    7:20 AM4h40
    Copenhagen Airport
    12:00 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    $3191One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Copenhagen to Budapest

Travel to Budapest 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 Copenhagen to Budapest.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Copenhagen and Budapest including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Copenhagen to Budapest is a flight with an average price of $22 (€18).

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

A flight is $58 (€46) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Copenhagen to Budapest costing on average $80 (€64).

A flight is $78 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Budapest costing on average $100 (€80).

The fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 45m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Train takes on average 17h 40m.

Bus takes on average 21h 50m.

The distance from Copenhagen to Budapest is approximately 628 miles (1012 km).
The average frequency per day from Copenhagen to Budapest is:
  • Around 66 flights per day.
  • Around 18 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Copenhagen and Budapest 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 Copenhagen to Budapest:
  • Flights mostly depart from Copenhagen Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Copenhagen Central Station and arrive in Budapest Keleti.
  • Buses mostly depart from København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro and arrive in Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Copenhagen to Budapest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Wizz Air, Ryanair, Norwegian Air, Malta Air, Austrian Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, Sas Airways, Air France, KLM, Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways to go to Budapest by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Budapest by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Budapest by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Copenhagen to Budapest:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Wizz Air, Ryanair, Norwegian Air, Malta Air, Sas Airways.
Omio customers who travel from Copenhagen to Budapest often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Prague, Bratislava, Munich, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Budapest and these popular destinations at a great price.
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