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Compare bus, train, and flight for Heilbronn to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heilbronn to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $75 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $75, while a train costs an average of $139.
Distance: 464 miles (748 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$139 Average price | $96 Average price | $75 Average price Cheapest | $202 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 23m Average total duration 9h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 15h 0m Average total duration 14h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.2 - 4.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Heilbronn to Budapest:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heilbronn to Budapest costing on average $96 (€78).
A bus is $64 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heilbronn to Budapest costing on average $139 (€113).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 23m.
Bus takes on average 15h 0m.
Tickets start at around $139 (€113) compared to roughly $202 (€164) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $62 (€51). The journey takes 9h 53m versus 9h 19m 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.
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How to get from Heilbronn to Budapest by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Heilbronn to Budapest is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 12:25 AM16h55Heilbronn5:20 PMBudapest$541One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 12:25 AM16h55Heilbronn5:20 PMBudapest$541One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 12:25 AM16h55Heilbronn5:20 PMBudapest$541One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 12:30 AM17h15Heilbronn5:45 PMBudapest$701One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Heilbronn to Budapest:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heilbronn to Budapest costing on average $96 (€78).
A bus is $64 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heilbronn to Budapest costing on average $139 (€113).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 23m.
Bus takes on average 15h 0m.
- Around 83 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Heilbronn and Budapest as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Heilbronn Hbf and arrive in Budapest Keleti.
- Buses mostly depart from Heilbronn, Hbf (Central station) and arrive in Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Budapest by train.
- Travel with Swiss, Wizz Air, Malta Air, Eurowings to go to Budapest by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Budapest by bus.
- 7 direct flights per day with Wizz Air, Malta Air, Eurowings.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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