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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 €43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 30m. 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 €43, and a flight costs an average of €38.
Distance: 503 miles (811 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€159 Average price | €223 Average price | €69 Average price Cheapest |
12h 12m Average total duration 11h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 26m Average total duration 14h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.4 - 4.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 9778Cheapest
FR 9778Fastest
LH1336Other options
ICE 23 · RJX 65ICE 27 · EC 341ICE 27 · EC 341FlixBus · FlixBus
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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.
You can get from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Budapest from Frankfurt am Main is by taking a flight, which costs on average $28 (€25).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest:
A flight is $16 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest costing on average $44 (€40).
A flight is $27 (€25) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest costing on average $55 (€50).
The fastest way to get to Budapest from Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 35 min.
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 12 h 50 min of travel time.
Taking a train requires on average 9 h 55 min of travel time.
The Frankfurt am Main to Budapest distance is around 503 miles (811 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest is:
- 38 buses a day.
- Around 37 flights per day.
- 12 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest:
- Most travelers catch their bus from Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
- Most travelers who purchase a plane ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
The following travel companies offer services from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest:
- Travel with FlixBus or Karat-S for buses to Budapest. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Frankfurt am Main to Budapest tickets on Omio for $44 (€40).
- Travel with Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Brussels Airlines or KLM Cityhopper to go to Budapest by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find LOT Polish Airlines Frankfurt am Main to Budapest tickets on Omio for $155 (€140).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn for trains to Budapest. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Frankfurt am Main to Budapest tickets on Omio for $55 (€50).
Yes, there are direct routes from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct bus to Budapest with FlixBus or Karat-S with 2 direct buses per day.
- You can find 4 direct flights per day to Budapest with Lufthansa.
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 trip.
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