How to travel from Dortmund to Budapest

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 €79.

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

A bus is €43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Budapest costing on average €121.

A bus is €340 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Budapest costing on average €418.

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 8m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Train takes on average 13h 15m.

Bus takes on average 18h 17m.

The distance from Dortmund to Budapest is approximately 587 miles (946 km).

The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Budapest is:

• Around 53 flights per day.
• Around 21 buses per day.
• Around 6 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Budapest by bus.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, EuroNight, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Budapest by train.
• Travel with KLM, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Air France, Turkish Airlines, Eurowings, British Airways, Sas Airways, Swiss, Austrian Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Wizz Air, KLM Cityhopper, Air Baltic, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa Cityline, CitizenPlane, GetJet Airlines, TAP Portugal, Air Dolomiti, Smartwings, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Budapest by flight.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Dortmund to Budapest:

• 2 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Wizz Air, Avion Express Malta, Smartwings.

Omio customers who travel from Dortmund 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.