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Compare train, bus, and flight for Erlangen to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erlangen to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $64 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $64, while a flight costs an average of $202.
Distance: 395 miles (636 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$100 Average price | $64 Average price Cheapest | $202 Average price | $175 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 45m Average total duration 8h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 40m Average total duration 11h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 3.8kg 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 Erlangen to Budapest:
A bus is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Budapest costing on average $100 (€81).
A bus is $138 (€111) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Erlangen to Budapest costing on average $202 (€163).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 45m.
Bus takes on average 11h 40m.
Tickets start at around $100 (€81) compared to roughly $175 (€142) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $75 (€61). The journey takes 8h 15m versus 7h 54m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Erlangen to Budapest
How to get from Erlangen to Budapest by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Erlangen to Budapest is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 5:15 AM15h30Erlangen8:45 PMBudapest$481One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 5:15 AM15h30Erlangen8:45 PMBudapest$481One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 8:50 PM12h25Erlangen9:15 AMBudapest$631One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 5:05 AM15h40Erlangen8:45 PMBudapest$491One-way0 transfers
- 4:05 AM15h40Erlangen7:45 PMBudapest$1131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Erlangen to Budapest:
A bus is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Budapest costing on average $100 (€81).
A bus is $138 (€111) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Erlangen to Budapest costing on average $202 (€163).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 45m.
Bus takes on average 11h 40m.
- Around 62 flights per day.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erlangen and Budapest as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Erlangen station and arrive in Budapest Keleti.
- Buses mostly depart from Erlangen, Busbahnhof and arrive in Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Budapest by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Budapest by train.
- Travel with Malta Air, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Budapest by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 5 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Lufthansa Cityline.
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