How to travel from Rotterdam to Budapest

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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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Bus
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Driving

$247

Average price

$117

Average price

Cheapest

$123

Average price

$348

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

15h 47m

Average total duration

15h 17m

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30m

Additional time*

21h 44m

Average total duration

21h 14m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 5m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 5m

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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

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Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Ryanair

Most popular airline

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

The cheapest way to travel from Rotterdam to Budapest is a bus with an average price of $118 (€95).

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).

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

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Train takes on average 15h 17m.

Bus takes on average 21h 11m.

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

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from Rotterdam to Budapest

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • Wizz AirW62282
    9:30 AM2h00
    Brussels South Charleroi Airport
    11:30 AMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    $351One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Wizz AirW62282
    9:30 AM2h00
    Brussels South Charleroi Airport
    11:30 AMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    $351One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Wizz AirW62282
    9:30 AM2h00
    Brussels South Charleroi Airport
    11:30 AMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    $351One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 1135 · IC 3533 · 20079 · 10623
    10:15 AM21h19
    Rotterdam Centraal
    7:34 AMBudapest-Deli
    $1381One-way
    7 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 1139 · IC 3537 · 20081 · ICE 721
    11:15 AM20h19
    Rotterdam Centraal
    7:34 AMBudapest-Deli
    $1501One-way
    7 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 1131 · IC 3529 · 20077 · ICE 627
    9:15 AM15h14
    Rotterdam Centraal
    12:29 AMBudapest Keleti
    $2251One-way
    4 transfers
  • RegioJet a.s.(Amsterdam -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest)
    3:15 PM25h00
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    4:15 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
    $991One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegioJet a.s.(Amsterdam -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest)
    3:15 PM25h20
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    4:35 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    $991One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:50 AM23h40
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    8:30 AMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
    $1141One-way
    1 transfer
  • RyanairFR 55
    3:35 PM2h00
    Brussels South Charleroi Airport
    5:35 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    $421One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA389 · BA862
    8:05 PM14h45
    Brussels Airport
    10:50 AMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    $2631One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO232 · LO535
    7:50 AM4h10
    Brussels Airport
    12:00 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    $2631One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Budapest.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Rotterdam and Budapest including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Rotterdam to Budapest is a bus with an average price of $118 (€95).

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).

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

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Train takes on average 15h 17m.

Bus takes on average 21h 11m.

The distance from Rotterdam to Budapest is approximately 717 miles (1154 km).
The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Budapest is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rotterdam to Budapest:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rotterdam to Budapest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rotterdam to Budapest with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
  • 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Rotterdam 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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