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Compare bus, train, and flight for Rotterdam to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $69. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 1.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $69, and a train costs an average of $98.
Distance: 717 miles (1154 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$247 Average price | $117 Average price Cheapest | $123 Average price | $348 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 47m Average total duration 15h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 44m Average total duration 21h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Rotterdam to Budapest:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Budapest costing on average $132 (€106).
A bus is $129 (€104) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Budapest costing on average $247 (€199).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Train takes on average 15h 17m.
Bus takes on average 21h 11m.
Travel optionsfrom Rotterdam to Budapest
How to get from Rotterdam to Budapest by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rotterdam to Budapest is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W622829:30 AM2h00Brussels South Charleroi Airport11:30 AMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$351One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
W622829:30 AM2h00Brussels South Charleroi Airport11:30 AMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$351One-way0 transfers
Fastest
W622829:30 AM2h00Brussels South Charleroi Airport11:30 AMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$351One-way0 transfers
Other options
IC 1135 · IC 3533 · 20079 · 1062310:15 AM21h19Rotterdam Centraal7:34 AMBudapest-Deli$1381One-way7 transfers
IC 1139 · IC 3537 · 20081 · ICE 72111:15 AM20h19Rotterdam Centraal7:34 AMBudapest-Deli$1501One-way7 transfers
IC 1131 · IC 3529 · 20077 · ICE 6279:15 AM15h14Rotterdam Centraal12:29 AMBudapest Keleti$2251One-way4 transfers
(Amsterdam -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest)3:15 PM25h00Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)4:15 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás$991One-way1 transfer
(Amsterdam -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest)3:15 PM25h20Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)4:35 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$991One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:50 AM23h40Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)8:30 AMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás$1141One-way1 transfer
FR 553:35 PM2h00Brussels South Charleroi Airport5:35 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$421One-way0 transfers
BA389 · BA8628:05 PM14h45Brussels Airport10:50 AMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$2631One-way1 transfer
LO232 · LO5357:50 AM4h10Brussels Airport12:00 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$2631One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Budapest:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Budapest costing on average $132 (€106).
A bus is $129 (€104) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Budapest costing on average $247 (€199).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Train takes on average 15h 17m.
Bus takes on average 21h 11m.
- Around 46 flights per day.
- Around 33 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Budapest as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Budapest Keleti.
- Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás.
- Travel with Ryanair to go to Budapest by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Budapest by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, Intercity to go to Budapest by train.
- 4 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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