How to travel from Düsseldorf to Budapest

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 $93 (€75).

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

A bus is $62 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Budapest costing on average $154 (€125).

A bus is $80 (€65) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Budapest costing on average $173 (€140).

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 13m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 33m.

Bus takes on average 17h 54m.

The distance from Düsseldorf to Budapest is approximately 607 miles (978 km).

The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Budapest is:

• Around 42 flights per day.
• Around 25 buses per day.
• Around 12 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 Eurowings, Avion Express Malta, Smartwings, Air Baltic, Lufthansa, Lot Polish Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Swiss, Lufthansa Cityline, Air France, KLM to go to Budapest by flight.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | ICE, EuroNight, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Budapest by train.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Budapest by bus.

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

• 2 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Avion Express Malta, Smartwings.
• 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.

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.

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.