How to travel from Rotterdam to Budapest

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Compare bus and train 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 €30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 15h 13m. 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 €30, and a train costs an average of €74.

Distance: 717 miles (1154 km)

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€192

Average price

€84

Average price

Cheapest

15h 43m

Average total duration

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15h 13m

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30m

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22h 9m

Average total duration

21h 39m

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0.3 - 1.0kg

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1.2 - 2.9kg

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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.

RyanairFR 55
08:55PM2h05
Brussels South Charleroi Airport
11:00PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$241One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

RyanairFR 55
08:55PM2h05
Brussels South Charleroi Airport
11:00PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$241One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Brussels AirlinesSN2829
09:10PM1h55
Brussels Airport
11:05PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$2801One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnIC 527 · ICE 225 · RJX 261
08:05AM16h14
Rotterdam Centraal
12:19AMBudapest Keleti
$2511One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 1135 · IC 3533 · 20079 · 10623
10:15AM21h19
Rotterdam Centraal
07:34AMBudapest-Deli
$2521One-way
7 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 1131 · IC 3529 · 20077 · ICE 627
09:15AM15h04
Rotterdam Centraal
12:19AMBudapest Keleti
$2811One-way
5 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:25AM24h00
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
09:25AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
$1181One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
09:25AM25h50
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
11:15AMBudapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér
$1181One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
09:25AM24h50
Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
10:15AMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
$1191One-way
2 transfers
RyanairFR 4264
12:55PM2h05
Brussels South Charleroi Airport
03:00PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$421One-way
0 transfers
Wizz AirW62284
04:30PM2h00
Brussels South Charleroi Airport
06:30PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$511One-way
0 transfers
LOT Polish AirlinesLO232 · LO535
07:50AM4h20
Brussels Airport
12:10PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$2261One-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 2 options to travel between Rotterdam and Budapest including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Rotterdam to Budapest is a flight with an average price of $34 (€27).

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

A flight is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rotterdam to Budapest costing on average $38 (€30).

A flight is $59 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Budapest costing on average $93 (€74).

The fastest way to travel from Rotterdam to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 5m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Train takes on average 14h 48m.

Bus takes on average 20h 15m.

The distance from Rotterdam to Budapest is approximately 717 miles (1154 km).
The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Budapest is:
  • Around 33 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 2 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Budapest as scheduled services by bus and train 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 South Charleroi 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 Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, Intercity to go to Budapest by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Budapest by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Rotterdam to Budapest:
  • 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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