How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest

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from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest

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

Our recommendation
train

To get from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest on Mar 24 we recommend taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

08:22PMFrankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof13h57 10:19AMBudapest Keleti
3 transfers
1141One-way
Cheapest
10:30PMFrankfurt am Main17h45 04:15PMBudapest
1 transfer
921One-way
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04:53AMFrankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof10h26 03:19PMBudapest Keleti
3 transfers
1471One-way
09:53AMFrankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof10h26 08:19PMBudapest Keleti
1 transfer
1681One-way
10:53AMFrankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof10h26 09:19PMBudapest Keleti
2 transfers
1681One-way

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Travel Information to Budapest from Frankfurt am Main

distanceDistance503 miles (811 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixbus

Take a bus to travel 503 miles (811 km) from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest. Flixbus is the main travel company operating this trip. Travelers can even take a direct bus from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest.

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest

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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, Germany to Budapest, Hungary is: Unrestricted.

Is international entry into Budapest from Frankfurt am Main restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Budapest, Hungary from Frankfurt am Main?

  • There are no current restrictions

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Budapest, Hungary?

The government of Hungary has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

  • Social distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
  • Face mask requirement: Recommended

The above information was last verified on 3/8/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest closer to your planned date of departure here.

The restriction level for your return to Frankfurt am Main, Germany from Hungary is: Unrestricted.

Is my journey back to Frankfurt am Main from Budapest restricted?

Entry into Germany is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Hungary.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Frankfurt am Main from Budapest?

Conditions of reentry into Germany:

  • There are no current restrictions

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Frankfurt am Main, Germany?

You should observe these safety measures in Germany as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

  • Physical distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
  • Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information about your return travel to Germany was last checked on 3/22/23. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Frankfurt am Main from Budapest closer to your date of departure here.

Travel to Budapest from Frankfurt am Main by taking a bus.

A train is the fastest way to get to Budapest from Frankfurt am Main with an average travel time for this route around 10 h 24 min.

You should expect to travel around 503 miles (811 km) between Frankfurt am Main and Budapest.

The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest is:

  • 1 bus per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest:

  • Buses mostly leave from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen (Terminal 1) and tend to arrive in Budapest, Nyugati pályaudvar.

Let Omio help you find the best company to travel with from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest:

  • You can travel by bus to Budapest from Frankfurt am Main with Flixbus, and you can find Flixbus Frankfurt am Main to Budapest tickets for $62 (€54) on Omio.

Yes, there is a direct service from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest:

  • You can travel directly by bus with Flixbus.

Direct services to Budapest tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Prague or Bratislava. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Budapest and these popular destinations at a great price.

Before traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

  • A bus ticket costs $62 (€54) one way on average for this route.

But we recommend booking Frankfurt am Main to Budapest tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.

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