How to travel from Kaiserslautern to Budapest

There are 3 options to travel between Kaiserslautern and Budapest including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Kaiserslautern to Budapest is a bus with an average price of €83.

This is compared to other travel options from Kaiserslautern to Budapest:

A bus is €42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kaiserslautern to Budapest costing on average €125.

A bus is €317 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kaiserslautern to Budapest costing on average €399.

The fastest way to travel from Kaiserslautern to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 57m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 27m.

Bus takes on average 17h 17m.

The distance from Kaiserslautern to Budapest is approximately 533 miles (858 km).

The average frequency per day from Kaiserslautern to Budapest is:

• Around 90 flights per day.
• Around 14 buses per day.
• Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kaiserslautern and Budapest as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Kaiserslautern to Budapest:

• Buses mostly depart from Kaiserslautern, Guimaráes-Platz (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
• Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Kaiserslautern Hbf and arrive in Budapest Keleti.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Kaiserslautern to Budapest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn to go to Budapest by train.
• Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Condor Flugdienst, Eurowings, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Austrian Airlines, Wizz Air, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, GetJet Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Edelweiss Air to go to Budapest by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Budapest by bus.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Kaiserslautern to Budapest:

• 8 direct flights per day with CitizenPlane, Condor Flugdienst, Eurowings, Avion Express Malta, Wizz Air, Lufthansa.

Omio customers who travel from Kaiserslautern 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.

Most travelers need at least three days in Budapest to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Budapest, you can relax at the Széchenyi Thermal Bath, explore the vibrant Great Market Hall, take a scenic cruise on the Danube River for unique views of landmarks, visit the House of Terror Museum, and enjoy a performance at the Hungarian State Opera House. Don't miss sights like Buda Castle, the Parliament Building, Fisherman's Bastion, St. Stephen's Basilica, and Heroes' Square for their stunning architecture and historical significance.

Three to four days are generally recommended to explore Budapest’s main attractions, including the historic Buda Castle, thermal baths, and vibrant ruin bars.