How to travel from Dortmund to Budapest

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Dortmund to Budapest

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $65. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 24m. 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 $65, and a train costs an average of $76.

Distance: 587 miles (946 km)

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Driving

$170

Average price

$188

Average price

$91

Average price

Cheapest

$265

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 24m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 24m

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3h 0m

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14h 38m

Average total duration

14h 8m

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30m

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20h 44m

Average total duration

20h 14m

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30m

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12h 12m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

2.8 - 5.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.3 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.9 - 2.4kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

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Deutsche Bahn

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Budapest is a bus with an average price of $91 (€74).

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

A bus is $79 (€64) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Budapest costing on average $170 (€137).

A bus is $97 (€79) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Budapest costing on average $188 (€152).

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 24m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Train takes on average 14h 8m.

Bus takes on average 20h 14m.

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

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from Dortmund to Budapest

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:15 PM21h05
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    6:20 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
    $771One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:15 PM21h05
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    6:20 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
    $771One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Wizz AirW62292
    5:55 PM1h45
    Dortmund Airport
    7:40 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    $831One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn26709 · ICE 585 · RJX 69 · EC 341
    8:45 AM13h34
    Dortmund Hbf
    10:19 PMBudapest-Deli
    $1451One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn26709 · ICE 585 · RJX 69 · EC 341
    8:45 AM13h50
    Dortmund Hbf
    10:35 PMBudapest Keleti
    $1451One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 915 · ICE 119 · RJX 19915 · R 4631
    8:10 AM13h09
    Dortmund Hbf
    9:19 PMBudapest-Deli
    $1481One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:15 PM21h25
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    6:40 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    $771One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    5:32 PM17h18
    Dortmund Hbf
    10:50 AMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
    $771One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    5:32 PM17h38
    Dortmund Hbf
    11:10 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    $771One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW9782
    6:35 AM1h45
    Dusseldorf Airport
    8:20 AMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    $2351One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 644 · ICE 29+Condor FlugdienstDE4469
    10:15 AM11h30
    Dortmund Hbf
    9:45 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    $2921One-way
    2 transfers
  • Air FranceAF1694+Air France HopAF1407
    4:45 PM5h40
    Dusseldorf Airport
    10:25 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    $3021One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Dortmund 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 Dortmund to Budapest.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Dortmund and Budapest including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Budapest is a bus with an average price of $91 (€74).

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

A bus is $79 (€64) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Budapest costing on average $170 (€137).

A bus is $97 (€79) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Budapest costing on average $188 (€152).

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 24m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Train takes on average 14h 8m.

Bus takes on average 20h 14m.

The distance from Dortmund to Budapest is approximately 587 miles (946 km).
The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Budapest is:
  • Around 28 flights per day.
  • Around 27 buses per day.
  • Around 12 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Budapest as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dortmund to Budapest:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Budapest Keleti.
  • Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dortmund to Budapest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, EuroNight to go to Budapest by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Karat-S to go to Budapest by bus.
  • Travel with Wizz Air, Eurowings, Air France to go to Budapest by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dortmund to Budapest with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Karat-S.
  • 2 direct flights per day with Wizz Air, Eurowings.
Omio customers who travel from Dortmund 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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