How to travel from Nuremberg to Budapest

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Nuremberg to Budapest

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, and a flight costs an average of $21.

Distance: 388 miles (626 km)

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Driving

$156

Average price

$312

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$64

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Cheapest

$141

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(fuel + tolls)

8h 42m

Average total duration

8h 12m

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30m

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5h 4m

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2h 4m

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11h 48m

Average total duration

11h 18m

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7h 50m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

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1.9 - 3.8kg

CO2 emissions

0.6 - 1.6kg

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Ryanair

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

The cheapest way to travel from Nuremberg to Budapest is a bus with an average price of $64 (€52).

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

A bus is $92 (€75) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Budapest costing on average $156 (€126).

A bus is $248 (€200) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Budapest costing on average $312 (€252).

The fastest way to travel from Nuremberg to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 4m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 12m.

Bus takes on average 11h 18m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Nuremberg and Budapest including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Nuremberg to Budapest among Omio's users.

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from Nuremberg to Budapest

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

Our recommendation

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

  • Deutsche BahnICE 725+Bayerische Regiobahn79045+Deutsche BahnRJ 263 · REX 7799
    8:01 PM11h31
    Nuremberg Hbf
    7:32 AMBudapest-Kelenfoeld
    $571One-way
    6 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 725+Bayerische Regiobahn79045+Deutsche BahnRJ 263 · REX 7799
    8:01 PM11h31
    Nuremberg Hbf
    7:32 AMBudapest-Kelenfoeld
    $571One-way
    6 transfers

Fastest

  • Malta AirFR 4256
    11:25 AM1h25
    Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport
    12:50 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    $3311One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 725+Bayerische Regiobahn79045+Deutsche BahnRJ 263 · REX 7799
    8:01 PM11h48
    Nuremberg Hbf
    7:49 AMBudapest-Deli
    $571One-way
    7 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 603+Bayerische Regiobahn79045+Deutsche BahnRJ 263 · REX 7799
    7:55 PM11h54
    Nuremberg Hbf
    7:49 AMBudapest-Deli
    $571One-way
    7 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 507 · RJX 69 · EC 341
    1:55 PM8h24
    Nuremberg Hbf
    10:19 PMBudapest Keleti
    $691One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:40 AM13h30
    Nürnberg, ZOB
    6:10 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    $921One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:35 PM11h35
    Nürnberg, ZOB
    6:10 AMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
    $931One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:35 PM11h50
    Nürnberg, ZOB
    6:25 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    $931One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 28 · ICE 1514+Condor FlugdienstDE4469
    1:32 PM8h13
    Nuremberg Hbf
    9:45 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    $2961One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1020 · ICE 1610+Condor FlugdienstDE4467
    7:28 AM8h37
    Nuremberg Hbf
    4:05 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    $2961One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1020 · ICE 1610+Condor FlugdienstDE4469
    7:28 AM14h17
    Nuremberg Hbf
    9:45 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    $2961One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg to Budapest.

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There are 3 options to travel between Nuremberg and Budapest including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Nuremberg to Budapest is a bus with an average price of $64 (€52).

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

A bus is $92 (€75) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Budapest costing on average $156 (€126).

A bus is $248 (€200) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Budapest costing on average $312 (€252).

The fastest way to travel from Nuremberg to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 4m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 12m.

Bus takes on average 11h 18m.

The distance from Nuremberg to Budapest is approximately 388 miles (626 km).
The average frequency per day from Nuremberg to Budapest is:
  • Around 23 buses per day.
  • Around 21 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg to Budapest:
  • Flights mostly depart from Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Nuremberg Hbf and arrive in Budapest Keleti.
  • Buses mostly depart from Nürnberg, ZOB and arrive in Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nuremberg to Budapest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, RegioJet a.s., ÖBB | Nightjet, EuroNight, ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Budapest by train.
  • Travel with Ryanair, Malta Air, Lufthansa, KLM, Austrian Airlines to go to Budapest by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Infobus to go to Budapest by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Nuremberg to Budapest with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air.
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
Omio customers who travel from Nuremberg 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.
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