Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €68 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €68, while a train costs an average of €126.
Distance: 370 miles (597 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€126 Average price | €68 Average price Cheapest | €139 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 59m Average total duration Fastest 8h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 5m Average total duration 10h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Budapest:
A bus is €59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Budapest costing on average €126.
A bus is €273 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Budapest costing on average €341.
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 59m.
Bus takes on average 11h 5m.
Tickets start at around €126 compared to roughly €139 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €13. The journey takes 8h 29m versus 7h 43m 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 Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Budapest
How to get from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Budapest by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Budapest is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus10:55 PM12h45Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bahnhof11:40 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar€471One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus10:55 PM12h45Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bahnhof11:40 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar€471One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH41447:15 AM1h15Munich Airport8:30 AMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport€1211One-way0 transfers
Other options
59474 · ICE 119 · RJX 19915 · IC 86112:07 PM9h17Garmisch-Partenkirchen station9:24 PMBudapest-Deli€811One-way3 transfers
59474 · ICE 119 · RJX 1991512:07 PM9h28Garmisch-Partenkirchen station9:35 PMBudapest Keleti€811One-way2 transfers
5414 · RJX 69 · EC 341 · R 47111:07 PM9h12Garmisch-Partenkirchen station10:19 PMBudapest-Deli€911One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:30 PM12h45Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bahnhof10:15 AMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás€471One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:30 PM13h45Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bahnhof11:15 AMBudapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér€471One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus9:30 PM9h50Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bahnhof7:20 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar€471One-way1 transfer
LO356 · LO5357:00 AM5h00Munich Airport12:00 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport€1461One-way1 transfer
LO356 · LO5377:00 AM9h55Munich Airport4:55 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport€1461One-way1 transfer
LO356 · LO5317:00 AM12h45Munich Airport7:45 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport€1461One-way1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Sep 20
Sep 21
Sep 22
Sep 23
Sep 24
Sep 25
Sep 26
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Garmisch-Partenkirchen 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 Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Budapest.

This is compared to other travel options from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Budapest:
A bus is €12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Budapest costing on average €70.
A bus is €104 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Budapest costing on average €162.
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 51m.
Bus takes on average 11h 20m.
- Around 33 flights per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Budapest as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station and arrive in Budapest Keleti.
- Buses mostly depart from Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bahnhof and arrive in Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Budapest by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Budapest by bus.
Travelling from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Budapest: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
