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Compare train, bus, and flight for Kassel to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kassel to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $83 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 19m. 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 $83, while a flight costs an average of $232.
Distance: 502 miles (809 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$120 Average price | $83 Average price Cheapest | $232 Average price | $232 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 10m Average total duration 11h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 13m Average total duration 12h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 2.4 - 4.9kg 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 Kassel to Budapest:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kassel to Budapest costing on average $120 (€98).
A bus is $125 (€102) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kassel to Budapest costing on average $232 (€189).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 10m.
Bus takes on average 16h 41m.
Tickets start at around $120 (€98) compared to roughly $232 (€190) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $112 (€92). The journey takes 11h 40m versus 10h 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 Kassel to Budapest
How to get from Kassel to Budapest by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kassel to Budapest is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 PM16h15Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof8:30 AMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás$511One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 PM16h15Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof8:30 AMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás$511One-way1 transfer
Fastest
DE44659:00 AM1h35Frankfurt am Main Airport10:35 AMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$2421One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 783 · ICE 1215 · RJX 19977 · EC 1498:23 AM10h56Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe7:19 PMBudapest-Deli$1471One-way4 transfers
- ICE 783 · ICE 1215 · RJX 19977 · EC 1498:23 AM11h06Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe7:29 PMBudapest Keleti$1471One-way3 transfers
- ICE 583 · RJX 679:23 AM11h12Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe8:35 PMBudapest Keleti$2691One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 PM18h25Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof12:55 PMBudapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út)$511One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:55 AM21h25Kassel, Kaufungen Papierfabrik4:20 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$511One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:25 PM23h00Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof12:25 PMBudapest, Mexikói Út M$511One-way2 transfers
LO382 · LO53710:40 AM6h20Frankfurt am Main Airport5:00 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$2151One-way1 transfer- LO382 · LO53110:40 AM9h05Frankfurt am Main Airport7:45 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$2151One-way1 transfer
- LO380 · LO5338:00 PM13h05Frankfurt am Main Airport9:05 AMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$2151One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Kassel to Budapest:
A bus is $37 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kassel to Budapest costing on average $120 (€98).
A bus is $149 (€122) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kassel to Budapest costing on average $232 (€189).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 10m.
Bus takes on average 13h 13m.
- Around 55 flights per day.
- Around 27 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kassel and Budapest as scheduled services by train, bus, 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 Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe and arrive in Budapest Keleti.
- Buses mostly depart from Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof and arrive in Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Budapest by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Budapest by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lot Polish Airlines, Malta Air, Eurowings to go to Budapest by flight.
- 5 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Malta Air, Eurowings.
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