How to travel from Munich to Budapest

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Munich to Budapest

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a flight costs an average of $24.

Distance: 349 miles (562 km)

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Flight

$140

Average price

$62

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Cheapest

$299

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7h 30m

Average total duration

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8h 44m

Average total duration

8h 14m

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5h 16m

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2h 16m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.6 - 1.4kg

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1.7 - 3.4kg

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Lufthansa

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from Munich to Budapest

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

Our recommendation

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

FlixBusFlixBus
09:15AM9h05
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
06:20PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
$611One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:00PM11h05
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
09:05AMBudapest, Krisztina körút / Kosciuszkó Tádé utca
$581One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Austrian AirlinesOS188 · OS639
07:15PM2h40
Munich Airport
09:55PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$10921One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche BahnRJ 113 · RJX 765 · EC 145
08:15AM7h04
Munich Hbf
03:19PMBudapest Keleti
$791One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnEC 115 · RJX 161 · EC 147
10:16AM7h03
Munich Hbf
05:19PMBudapest Keleti
$851One-way
2 transfers
Regiojet(Zürich -> Prague) · RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest)
01:25AM14h33
München, Flughafen (Terminal 2)
03:58PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld
$871One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
09:15AM9h25
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
06:40PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
$611One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
03:40PM8h10
München, Am Messefreigelände (München Messe)
11:50PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
$631One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
03:00PM8h50
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
11:50PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
$631One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus+Wizz AirW62290
08:15AM7h45
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
04:00PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$1461One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus+Wizz AirW62290
06:30AM9h30
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
04:00PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$1491One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus+Wizz AirW62290
06:30AM9h30
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
04:00PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$1491One-way
1 transfer

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Travel from Munich to Budapest: Journey Details

Reaching Budapest from Munich is easy, and you can be in the Hungarian capital in just over an hour. Travelers can choose to take an overnight bus, a great budget option for backpackers, or they can catch a Deutsche Bahn train. However, by far the quickest way to make the trip is by air. Regular flights take an hour to reach Budapest, putting it within easy reach for anyone in Munich.

Return trips from Budapest to Munich are also available.

How to get from Munich to Budapest

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Munich to Budapest, 82,33% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Munich to Budapest and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Munich 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 Munich to Budapest.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Munich and Budapest including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Budapest is a flight with an average price of $24 (€20).

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

A flight is $13 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Munich to Budapest costing on average $37 (€30).

A flight is $23 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Budapest costing on average $47 (€38).

The fastest way to travel from Munich to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 33m.

Bus takes on average 8h 10m.

The distance from Munich to Budapest is approximately 349 miles (562 km).
The average frequency per day from Munich to Budapest is:
  • Around 24 flights per day.
  • Around 24 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich 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 Munich to Budapest:
  • Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Budapest Keleti.
  • Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Munich to Budapest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Ryanair, KM Malta Airlines, Air Baltic, Austrian Airlines, CityJet, Eurowings , LOT Polish Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Brussels Airlines to go to Budapest by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, Regiojet, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | S-Bahn, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Westbahn to go to Budapest by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Karat-S, City Lines, Citylines to go to Budapest by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Munich to Budapest with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, KM Malta Airlines, Air Baltic, Air Dolomiti.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, Hungarian Railways (MÁV).
  • 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Karat-S, City Lines, Citylines.
Omio customers who travel from Munich to Budapest often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Prague, Bratislava, Paris, Zagreb. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Budapest and these popular destinations at a great price.
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