How to travel from Düsseldorf to Budapest

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Düsseldorf to Budapest

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 35m. 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 €43, and a flight costs an average of €46.

Distance: 607 miles (978 km)

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Bus

€157

Average price

€167

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€84

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Cheapest

13h 29m

Average total duration

12h 59m

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30m

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5h 35m

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2h 35m

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3h 0m

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19h 8m

Average total duration

18h 38m

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30m

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0.3 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

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2.9 - 5.9kg

CO2 emissions

1.0 - 2.4kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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Eurowings

Most popular airline

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

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from Düsseldorf to Budapest

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
04:38PM18h32
Düsseldorf Hbf
11:10AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
$791One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:35PM19h35
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
06:10PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
$771One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

ÖBB | ICEICE 525 · ICE 23+ÖBBRJX 65
06:24AM11h55
Düsseldorf Hbf
06:19PMBudapest Keleti
$2271One-way
2 transfers

Other options

ÖBB26848+ÖBB | ICEICE 521 · ICE 21+ÖBBRJX 63
03:40AM12h39
Düsseldorf Hbf
04:19PMBudapest Keleti
$1711One-way
3 transfers
ÖBB26804+ÖBB | ICEICE 25+ÖBBRJX 67
06:40AM13h39
Düsseldorf Hbf
08:19PMBudapest Keleti
$2271One-way
2 transfers
ÖBB | ICEICE 527 · ICE 117+ÖBBRJX 767+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 149
07:22AM11h57
Düsseldorf Hbf
07:19PMBudapest Keleti
$4131One-way
3 transfers
FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
04:38PM18h12
Düsseldorf Hbf
10:50AMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
$791One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
02:25PM19h50
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
10:15AMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
$811One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
02:25PM19h00
Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
09:25AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
$861One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Budapest.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Düsseldorf and Budapest including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Budapest is a bus with an average price of $55 (€43).

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

A bus is $3 (€3) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Budapest costing on average $58 (€46).

A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Budapest costing on average $64 (€50).

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 40m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 35m.

Bus takes on average 18h 20m.

The distance from Düsseldorf to Budapest is approximately 607 miles (978 km).
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Budapest is:
  • Around 35 flights per day.
  • Around 22 buses per day.
  • Around 11 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Budapest:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Budapest Keleti.
  • Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Düsseldorf to Budapest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, Intercity to go to Budapest by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Karat-S to go to Budapest by bus.
  • Travel with Eurowings , Air Baltic, TUIfly, Lufthansa, Smartwings, LOT Polish Airlines, Air France, Austrian Airlines, Avion Express Malta, Ryanair, SWISS, KLM, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti, Norwegian Air, airmax to go to Budapest by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Düsseldorf to Budapest with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Karat-S.
  • 2 direct flights per day with Eurowings , Smartwings.
Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf 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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