How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Budapest

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $57. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $57, and a flight costs an average of $41.

Distance: 503 miles (811 km)

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$193

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$83

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$215

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12h 23m

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11h 53m

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2.4 - 4.9kg

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0.8 - 2.0kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest is a bus with an average price of $83 (€67).

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest:

A bus is $110 (€89) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest costing on average $193 (€156).

A bus is $257 (€208) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest costing on average $340 (€275).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 20m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 53m.

Bus takes on average 13h 46m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Budapest including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest among Omio's users.

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from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBus
    1:03 PM17h42
    Frankfurt am Main
    6:45 AMBudapest
    $631One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    1:03 PM17h42
    Frankfurt am Main
    6:45 AMBudapest
    $631One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    4:35 PM14h30
    Frankfurt am Main
    7:05 AMBudapest
    $841One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    11:45 AM17h45
    Frankfurt am Main
    5:30 AMBudapest
    $671One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    10:59 PM18h01
    Frankfurt am Main
    5:00 PMBudapest
    $741One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    9:59 PM18h21
    Frankfurt am Main
    4:20 PMBudapest
    $771One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest, 89,44% of our customers do not hesitate to choose the flight as their preferred way to travel. Nowadays, passengers who want to fly around Europe have more options than ever before. With dozens of budget airlines covering several routes which connect to virtually all European countries, taking a flight to reach your desired destination is easy and inexpensive. The low fares and the short flight time are, among others, some of the reasons why our users choose the airplane as the best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest, even if they have to face baggage limitations and long lines at check-in and security control. You can book your flights with Omio to make sure you are always taking the fastest route or getting the best deal. You can also add extra luggage and book securely with several methods of payment such as Apple Pay, PayPal and more.

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Budapest.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Budapest including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest is a bus with an average price of $83 (€67).

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest:

A bus is $110 (€89) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest costing on average $193 (€156).

A bus is $257 (€208) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest costing on average $340 (€275).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 20m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 53m.

Bus takes on average 13h 46m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest is approximately 503 miles (811 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest is:
  • Around 51 flights per day.
  • Around 42 buses per day.
  • Around 17 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Budapest:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt South station and arrive in Budapest Keleti.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB, EuroNight, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Budapest by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Karat-S to go to Budapest by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Malta Air, Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Air France, Helvetic Airways to go to Budapest by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Karat-S.
  • 5 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Malta Air, Ryanair, Condor Flugdienst.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main 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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