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 $93 (€76).

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

A bus is $30 (€25) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Budapest costing on average $123 (€101).

A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Budapest costing on average $130 (€106).

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 14m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Train takes on average 14h 34m.

Bus takes on average 20h 31m.

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

The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Budapest is:

• Around 34 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 Wizz Air, Eurowings, Air France, Avion Express Malta to go to Budapest by flight.
• 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.

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

• 2 direct flights per day with Wizz Air, Eurowings, Avion Express Malta.
• 0 direct buses per day with Karat-S.

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.

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.