How to travel from Liège to Budapest

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Liège to Budapest

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Liège to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $125 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $125, while a flight costs an average of $577.

Distance: 646 miles (1040 km)

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$577

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$196

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$125

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Cheapest

$277

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5h 51m

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3h 51m

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13h 9m

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12h 39m

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21h 49m

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21h 19m

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13h 14m

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0.3 - 0.9kg

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1.0 - 2.6kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Liège to Budapest is a bus with an average price of $125.

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

A bus is $71 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liège to Budapest costing on average $196.

A bus is $452 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Liège to Budapest costing on average $577.

The fastest way to travel from Liège to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 51m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Train takes on average 13h 9m.

Bus takes on average 21h 49m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Liège and Budapest including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Liège to Budapest among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 9h 23m sooner (3h 51m by flight vs 13h 14m by car). Tickets start at around $577 compared to roughly $277 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Liège to Budapest

How to get from Liège to Budapest by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Liège to Budapest is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    3:05 PM26h40
    Liège
    5:45 PMBudapest
    $851One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    3:05 PM26h40
    Liège
    5:45 PMBudapest
    $851One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    5:30 PM25h25
    Liège
    6:55 PMBudapest
    $1251One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    2:05 PM26h40
    Liège
    4:45 PMBudapest
    $911One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Liège 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 Liège to Budapest.

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There are 3 options to travel between Liège and Budapest including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Liège to Budapest is a bus with an average price of $125.

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

A bus is $71 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liège to Budapest costing on average $196.

A bus is $452 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Liège to Budapest costing on average $577.

The fastest way to travel from Liège to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 51m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Train takes on average 13h 9m.

Bus takes on average 21h 49m.

The distance from Liège to Budapest is approximately 646 miles (1040 km).
The average frequency per day from Liège to Budapest is:
  • Around 89 flights per day.
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Liège to Budapest:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins) and arrive in Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás.
  • Trains mostly depart from Liège-Guillemins and arrive in Budapest Keleti.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Liège to Budapest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Budapest by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar to go to Budapest by train.
  • Travel with Wizz Air, Ryanair to go to Budapest by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Liège to Budapest:
  • 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Liège 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.

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