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Compare bus, train, and flight for Strasbourg to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Strasbourg to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $90 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $90, while a flight costs an average of $520.
Distance: 526 miles (848 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$90 Average price Cheapest | $520 Average price | $302 Average price | $225 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 54m Average total duration 16h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 32m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 37m Average total duration 11h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Strasbourg to Budapest
Compare the available ways to get from Strasbourg to Budapest, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Strasbourg to Budapest:
A bus is $212 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Strasbourg to Budapest costing on average $302.
A bus is $431 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Strasbourg to Budapest costing on average $520.
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 37m.
Bus takes on average 16h 54m.
Tickets start at around $90 compared to roughly $225 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $136. The journey takes 16h 24m versus 10h 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Strasbourg to Budapest
How to get from Strasbourg to Budapest by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Strasbourg to Budapest is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
2:45 AM 15h35 Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile 6:20 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás $81 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
2:45 AM 15h35 Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile 6:20 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás $81 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
W622702:50 PM 1h40 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg 4:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport $102 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 87423 · ICE 372 · ICE 565 · RJX 69
10:52 AM 11h27 Strasbourg station 10:19 PM Budapest-Deli $288 1 One-way 5 transfers - 87423 · ICE 372 · ICE 565 · RJX 69
10:52 AM 11h43 Strasbourg station 10:35 PM Budapest Keleti $288 1 One-way 4 transfers - ICE 9591 · ICE 919 · EC 1219 · REX 7638
1:09 PM 17h55 Strasbourg station 7:04 AM Budapest-Deli $288 1 One-way 5 transfers
- FlixBus
2:45 AM 15h55 Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile 6:40 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar $81 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
4:25 PM 14h55 Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile 7:20 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar $85 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
8:45 PM 21h15 Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile 6:00 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M $94 1 One-way 2 transfers
U212117:05 AM 1h45 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg 8:50 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport $121 1 One-way 0 transfers- FlixBus+W62290
5:15 AM 9h35 Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile 2:50 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport $180 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus+W62290
2:45 AM 12h05 Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile 2:50 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport $180 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Strasbourg to Budapest:
A bus is $212 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Strasbourg to Budapest costing on average $302.
A bus is $431 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Strasbourg to Budapest costing on average $520.
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 37m.
Bus takes on average 16h 54m.
- Around 28 flights per day.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Strasbourg and Budapest as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Strasbourg station and arrive in Budapest Keleti.
- Buses mostly depart from Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile and arrive in Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Budapest by train.
- Travel with KLM, British Airways, Air France, Wizz Air, easyJet, Lufthansa, Lot Polish Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Condor Flugdienst to go to Budapest by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Budapest by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Wizz Air, easyJet.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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