How to travel from Copenhagen to Budapest

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 bus with an average price of €106.

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

A bus is €71 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Budapest costing on average €177.

A bus is €575 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Budapest costing on average €680.

The fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 34m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Train takes on average 19h 21m.

Bus takes on average 22h 48m.

The distance from Copenhagen to Budapest is approximately 628 miles (1012 km).

The average frequency per day from Copenhagen to Budapest is:

• Around 62 flights per day.
• Around 20 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 FlixBus, Comati PSG, Infobus to go to Budapest by bus.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Budapest by train.
• Travel with KLM, Lufthansa, Sas Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Air France, British Airways, Austrian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Lufthansa City Airlines, Wizz Air, Qatar Airways, Malta Air, KLM Cityhopper, Indigo Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, TAP Portugal, Ryanair, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti, CitizenPlane to go to Budapest by flight.

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

• 0 direct buses per day with Comati PSG, Infobus.
• 4 direct flights per day with Sas Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Wizz Air, Malta Air, Ryanair, CitizenPlane.

Omio customers who travel from Copenhagen to Budapest often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Prague, Bratislava, Munich, Zagreb. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Budapest and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Budapest to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Budapest, you can relax at the Széchenyi Thermal Bath, explore the vibrant Great Market Hall, take a scenic cruise on the Danube River for unique views of landmarks, visit the House of Terror Museum, and enjoy a performance at the Hungarian State Opera House. Don't miss sights like Buda Castle, the Parliament Building, Fisherman's Bastion, St. Stephen's Basilica, and Heroes' Square for their stunning architecture and historical significance.

Three to four days are generally recommended to explore Budapest’s main attractions, including the historic Buda Castle, thermal baths, and vibrant ruin bars.