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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 $44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 40m. 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 $44, and a flight costs an average of $32.
Distance: 349 miles (562 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$154 Average price | $65 Average price Cheapest | $327 Average price | $125 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 50m Average total duration 7h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 57m Average total duration 7h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.4kg 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 Munich to Budapest:
A bus is $90 (€73) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Budapest costing on average $154 (€125).
A bus is $262 (€213) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Budapest costing on average $327 (€265).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 20m.
Bus takes on average 7h 27m.
Travel optionsfrom Munich to Budapest
How to get from Munich to Budapest by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Munich to Budapest is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus3:40 PM8h10München, Am Messefreigelände (München Messe)11:50 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$521One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus3:40 PM8h10München, Am Messefreigelände (München Messe)11:50 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$521One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- LH16783:35 PM1h15Munich Airport4:50 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$3401One-way0 transfers
Other options
(Zürich -> Prague) · RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest)12:40 AM15h18Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)3:58 PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld$751One-way1 transfer- ICE 119 · RJX 165 · R 46312:26 PM6h53Munich Ost9:19 PMBudapest-Deli$861One-way2 transfers
- ICE 119 · RJX 1652:26 PM7h09Munich Ost9:35 PMBudapest Keleti$861One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus3:00 PM8h50Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)11:50 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$521One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:00 AM8h40Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)11:40 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$531One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:10 AM9h10Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)6:20 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás$531One-way0 transfers
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W622905:45 AM9h40Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)3:25 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$1161One-way1 transfer - FlixBus+W622907:00 AM8h25Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)3:25 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$1171One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus+W622903:00 AM12h25Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)3:25 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$1171One-way1 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Budapest:
A bus is $90 (€73) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Budapest costing on average $154 (€125).
A bus is $262 (€213) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Budapest costing on average $327 (€265).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 20m.
Bus takes on average 7h 27m.
- Around 26 flights per day.
- Around 24 buses per day.
- Around 9 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, RegioJet a.s., ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | S-Bahn, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Westbahn to go to Budapest by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Malta Air, Lufthansa Cityline, Ryanair, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Cityjet, Air Dolomiti, Brussels Airlines to go to Budapest by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Karat-S, City Lines, Citylines to go to Budapest by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, Hungarian Railways (MÁV).
- 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Malta Air, Lufthansa Cityline, Ryanair, Air Baltic, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti.
- 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Karat-S, City Lines, Citylines.
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