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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Berlin to Budapest
Cheapest price
€70
Average price
€188
Fastest journey
11 h
Average duration
11 h
Trains per day
32
Distance
688 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin to Budapest will cost around €188 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €70.
Of the 32 trains that leave Berlin for Budapest on Fri, Aug 21, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Aug 21 the direct trains cover the 688 km distance in an average of 11 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 h .
On Fri, Aug 21 the slowest trains will take 11 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
RJ 479 · RJ 2731:00 AM11h28Berlin Hbf12:28 PMBudapest-Nyugati€701One-way1 transfer
EN 404578:13 PM12h16Berlin Hbf8:29 AMBudapest-Nyugati€851One-way0 transfers- ICE 1501 · EC 115 · RJX 19911 · EC 1475:36 AM11h53Berlin Hbf5:29 PMBudapest Keleti€901One-way3 transfers
- ICE 1501 · EC 115 · RJX 19911 · EC 1475:36 AM11h48Berlin Hbf5:24 PMBudapest-Deli€901One-way4 transfers
RJ 177+
R 9919+
REX 6+R 49893:28 PM16h06Berlin Hbf7:34 AMBudapest-Deli€981One-way3 transfers
- RJ 173 · EC 2819:28 AM11h00Berlin Hbf8:28 PMBudapest-Nyugati€1601One-way1 transfer
- RJ 17511:28 AM11h00Berlin Hbf10:28 PMBudapest-Nyugati€1601One-way0 transfers
- RJ 387 · EC 2797:28 AM11h00Berlin Hbf6:28 PMBudapest-Nyugati€1061One-way1 transfer
- RJ 173+
EC 2819:28 AM11h00Berlin Hbf8:28 PMBudapest-Nyugati€2341One-way1 transfer - RJ 387+EC 2797:28 AM11h00Berlin Hbf6:28 PMBudapest-Nyugati€2341One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Berlin to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 58m. 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 €44, and a train costs an average of €38.
Distance: 688 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
€135 Average price | €118 Average price | €56 Average price Cheapest |
10h 33m Average total duration 10h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 58m Average total duration Fastest 4h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 54m Average total duration 9h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.1 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Berlin to Budapest train times
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Budapest trains for today, Thursday, August 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ 479 · RJ 273 | Delayed 11:00 PM 1:07 AMBerlin Hbf | 11h21 | 12:28 PM Budapest-Nyugati | 1 transfer | |
| RJ 479 · RJ 273 | Delayed 11:00 PM 1:07 AMBerlin Hbf | 11h21 | 12:28 PM Budapest-Nyugati | 1 transfer | |
| EN 40457 | 8:13 PM Berlin Hbf | 12h16 | 8:29 AM Budapest-Nyugati | 0 transfersDirect | |
 ICE 1107+ RJX19929+ NJ 40421 | 8:37 PM Berlin Hbf | 15h58 | 12:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
| Friday, August 21 | |||||
| ICE 1501 · EC 115 · RJX 186 · EC 147 | On time 5:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 11h48 | 5:24 PM Budapest-Deli | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 1501 · EC 115 · RJX 186 · EC 147 | On time 5:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 11h53 | 5:29 PM Budapest Keleti | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 1501 · EC 115 · RJX 19911 · EC 147 | On time 5:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 11h53 | 5:29 PM Budapest Keleti | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 1501 · EC 115 · RJX 19911 · EC 147 | On time 5:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 11h48 | 5:24 PM Budapest-Deli | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 1501+EC 115+RJX 186+EC 147 | On time 5:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 11h53 | 5:29 PM Budapest Keleti | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 1003 · RJX 65 · R 4593 | On time 6:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 11h43 | 6:19 PM Budapest-Deli | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1003+RJX 65 | On time 6:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 11h53 | 6:29 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
| RJ 387 · EC 279 | On time 7:28 AM Berlin Hbf | 11h00 | 6:28 PM Budapest-Nyugati | 1 transfer | |
| RJ 387+EC 279 | On time 7:28 AM Berlin Hbf | 11h00 | 6:28 PM Budapest-Nyugati | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1503 · ICE 1215+RJX19977+EC 149 | 7:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 11h53 | 7:29 PM Budapest Keleti | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 1503 · ICE 1215+RJX 67 | 7:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 12h59 | 8:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1005+RJX 67 | 8:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 11h59 | 8:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
| RJ 173 · EC 281 | On time 9:28 AM Berlin Hbf | 11h00 | 8:28 PM Budapest-Nyugati | 1 transfer | |
| EC 281+RJ 173 | On time 9:28 AM Berlin Hbf | 11h00 | 8:28 PM Budapest-Nyugati | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1505+DB S3+ICE 119+RJX19915 | 9:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 11h59 | 9:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 1007 · RJX 69 · EC 341 · R 4711 | On time 10:37 AM Berlin Hbf | 11h42 | 10:19 PM Budapest-Deli | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 1007+RJX 69+EC 341 | On time 10:37 AM Berlin Hbf | 11h58 | 10:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
| RJ 175 | On time 11:28 AM Berlin Hbf | 11h00 | 10:28 PM Budapest-Nyugati | 0 transfersDirect | |
| RJ 175 | On time 11:28 AM Berlin Hbf | 11h00 | 10:28 PM Budapest-Nyugati | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1507+DB S3+ICE 211+RJX 261 | 11:37 AM Berlin Hbf | 12h52 | 12:29 AM Budapest Keleti | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 1507+DB S3+ICE 211+RJX 261 | 11:37 AM Berlin Hbf | 12h47 | 12:24 AM Budapest Keleti | 5 transfers | |
| ICE 1009 · RJX 261 | On time 12:37 PM Berlin Hbf | 11h52 | 12:29 AM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1009 · RJX 261+ D 19791 | On time 12:37 PM Berlin Hbf | 11h42 | 12:19 AM Budapest-Deli | 2 transfers | |
| RJX 261+ICE 1009 | Delayed 3:12 PM 12:37 PMBerlin Hbf | 11h52 | 12:29 AM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1009+RJX 261+ IC 201 | On time 12:37 PM Berlin Hbf | 11h47 | 12:24 AM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
| RJ 177 · REX 7640 · R 9919 · R 4989 | On time 3:28 PM Berlin Hbf | 16h06 | 7:34 AM Budapest-Deli | 3 transfers | |
| RJ 177+R 4989 · R 9919+REX 6 | 3:28 PM Berlin Hbf | 16h06 | 7:34 AM Budapest-Deli | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 1103 · RJ 263 · REX 7799 · ARV 1331 | On time 4:37 PM Berlin Hbf | 15h12 | 7:49 AM Budapest-Deli | 7 transfers | |
| ICE 1103 · RJ 263 · REX 7799 · ARV 1331 | On time 4:37 PM Berlin Hbf | 14h55 | 7:32 AM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 6 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Berlin to Budapest
Germany
Hungary
Trains from Berlin to Budapest run on average 14 times per day, taking around 10h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €38 but you can travel from only €28 by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 688 km distance in 10h 58m.
Distance 688 km |
Average train duration 10h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price €38 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 10h 58m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, EuroNight, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Berlin to Budapest trainsDeutsche Bahn, EuroNight, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Berlin and Budapest from €28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
ÖBB
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB | Nightjet
ÖBB | InterCity
EuroNight
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Berlin to Budapest
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin to Budapest by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Budapest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Berlin to Budapest
Most Berlin to Budapest trains use the Berlin Hbf to Budapest Keleti station pair, with some services arriving at Budapest-Nyugati. Use this guide to compare Berlin and Budapest train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Berlin station do trains to Budapest leave from?
Getting to Berlin Hbf from Berlin city centre
Berlin Hbf is 2 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Hbf train station facilities and services
Berlin Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: backWERK, Burger King, Costa Coffee, Dunkin' Donuts, Einstein Kaffee, Le Crobag, McDonald's, Hans im Glück, Pret A Manger, Starbucks, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are available at Berlin Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Hbf. Information desks are located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Berlin Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Berlin Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Hbf: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof.
Getting to Berlin Südkreuz from Berlin city centre
Berlin Südkreuz is 6 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Südkreuz train station facilities and services
Berlin Südkreuz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Biertempel 2, McDonald's, Eis Bär, Cafe Mon Cherie
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Südkreuz. ATMs are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Information desks are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Appartements Eisemann.
Getting to Berlin Spandau from Berlin city centre
Berlin Spandau is 14 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Spandau train station facilities and services
Berlin Spandau has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Unvernunft, Taverna Teloneio, Burger King, Hasir
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Spandau. ATMs are available at Berlin Spandau.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Spandau. Information desks are available at Berlin Spandau.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Spandau. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Berlin Spandau: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Berlin Spandau: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Spandau.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Benn, Hotel Herbst, Hotel Lindenufer, Hotel Ibis Berlin Spandau.
Which Budapest station do trains from Berlin arrive at?
Getting to Budapest Keleti from Budapest city centre
Budapest Keleti is 3 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest Keleti train station facilities and services
Budapest Keleti has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Rosenstein Restaurant, Huszar Restaurant
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Budapest Keleti. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Budapest Keleti. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Budapest Keleti: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Budapest Keleti: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest Keleti: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Hungaria City Center, Baross City Hotel, Royal Park Boutique Hotel.
Getting to Budapest-Nyugati from Budapest city centre
Budapest-Nyugati is 1 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest-Nyugati train station facilities and services
Budapest-Nyugati has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Két Szerecsen, Menza Restaurant
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Budapest-Nyugati. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Budapest-Nyugati. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Budapest-Nyugati: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Budapest-Nyugati: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest-Nyugati: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Parlament, Radisson Blu Béke Hotel, Hilton Budapest City.
Getting to Budapest-Déli from Budapest city centre
Budapest-Déli is 1 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest-Déli train station facilities and services
Budapest-Déli has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Déli Terasz Söröző, Ibrahim török büfé, Vagon Etterem, Fornetti, Trio pizza, Turkish Döner KEBAB, Déli Mosoly, Balatonexpressz Étkezőkocsi, Club D One, Lokomotív Falatozó
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are aTM machines are located on the ground floor inside the main hall.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35. Information desks are located in the passenger hall of the train station, next to the international ticket offices.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is located in the passenger hall, approaching the entrance near the international checkout to the left.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Budapest-Déli: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Budapest-Déli: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest-Déli: There are some accessible features including ramps and elevators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Mercure Budapest Castle Hill, Christina Residence Budapest, ibis Budapest Castle Hill.
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