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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dresden to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a flight costs an average of $39.
Distance: 342 miles (551 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$94 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest | $159 Average price | $177 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 3m Average total duration 9h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 56m Average total duration 9h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Budapest:
A bus is $40 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Budapest costing on average $94 (€75).
A bus is $105 (€84) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Budapest costing on average $159 (€127).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 26m.
Train takes on average 9h 33m.
Travel optionsfrom Dresden to Budapest
How to get from Dresden to Budapest by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Budapest is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
69251962:20 PM9h30Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)11:50 PMBudapest$431One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 69251962:20 PM9h30Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)11:50 PMBudapest$431One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FR 1968:55 AM1h30Berlin Brandenburg Airport10:25 AMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$2431One-way0 transfers
Other options
RJ 383 · RJ 259+
R 4929+
REX 63:10 PM15h54Dresden Hbf7:04 AMBudapest-Deli$1021One-way4 transfers
EN 4045710:10 PM10h19Dresden Hbf8:29 AMBudapest-Nyugati$1071One-way0 transfers- RJ 177 · REX 7799 · ARV 1331 · R 94295:10 PM14h22Dresden Hbf7:32 AMBudapest-Kelenfoeld$1131One-way4 transfers
- FlixBus9:50 PM8h20Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)6:10 AMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás$511One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:50 PM8h35Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)6:25 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$511One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:50 PM8h40Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)8:30 AMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás$531One-way0 transfers
- IC 2174+
W623183:35 PM7h10Dresden Hbf10:45 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$2201One-way1 transfer - IC 2176+W623181:35 PM9h10Dresden Hbf10:45 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$2221One-way1 transfer
- IC 2178+W6231811:35 AM11h10Dresden Hbf10:45 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$2221One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Budapest:
A bus is $40 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Budapest costing on average $94 (€75).
A bus is $105 (€84) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Budapest costing on average $159 (€127).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 26m.
Train takes on average 9h 33m.
- Around 26 buses per day.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Budapest as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Budapest-Nyugati.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
- Travel with FlixBus, ArdaTur to go to Budapest by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, EuroNight, ÖBB | Railjet, RegioJet a.s., ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Budapest by train.
- Travel with Ryanair, Malta Air, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Baltic to go to Budapest by flight.
- 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, ArdaTur.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, EuroNight, ÖBB | Railjet.
- 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air.
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