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 $56. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 28m. 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 $56, and a flight costs an average of $22.

Distance: 503 miles (811 km)

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Flight
Bus

$163

Average price

$241

Average price

$85

Average price

Cheapest

12h 31m

Average total duration

12h 1m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 28m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 28m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

15h 25m

Average total duration

14h 55m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

2.4 - 4.9kg

CO2 emissions

0.8 - 2.0kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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Lufthansa

Most popular airline

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

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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.

FlixBusFlixBus
06:35PM14h30
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
09:05AMBudapest, Krisztina körút / Kosciuszkó Tádé utca
$681One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
06:35PM14h30
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
09:05AMBudapest, Krisztina körút / Kosciuszkó Tádé utca
$681One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

LufthansaLH1338
12:05PM1h35
Frankfurt am Main Airport
01:40PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$3851One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 529 · RJX 67
09:57AM10h22
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
08:19PMBudapest Keleti
$1761One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 529 · RJX 67
09:41AM10h38
Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
08:19PMBudapest Keleti
$1761One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1221 · EC 149
08:20AM10h59
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
07:19PMBudapest Keleti
$1761One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
06:35PM14h50
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
09:25AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
$681One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
06:05PM15h00
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
09:05AMBudapest, Krisztina körút / Kosciuszkó Tádé utca
$691One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
06:05PM15h20
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
09:25AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
$691One-way
0 transfers
LOT Polish AirlinesLO384 · LO535
07:20AM4h50
Frankfurt am Main Airport
12:10PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$2641One-way
1 transfer
LOT Polish AirlinesLO382 · LO537
10:30AM6h40
Frankfurt am Main Airport
05:10PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$2641One-way
1 transfer
LOT Polish AirlinesLO382 · LO531
10:30AM9h10
Frankfurt am Main Airport
07:40PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$2641One-way
1 transfer

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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 flight with an average price of $22 (€17).

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

A flight is $35 (€28) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest costing on average $56 (€45).

A flight is $54 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest costing on average $75 (€60).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 35m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 58m.

Bus takes on average 14h 50m.

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 49 flights per day.
  • Around 41 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 am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) 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 Lufthansa, KM Malta Airlines, Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Brussels Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Air France, LAER to go to Budapest by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Karat-S, Karat-S to go to Budapest by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, EuroNight to go to Budapest by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, KM Malta Airlines.
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Karat-S, Karat-S.
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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