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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Budapest to Berlin
Cheapest price on Sep 28
€47
Average ticket price on Sep 28
€191
Fastest journey on Sep 28
11 h 42 m
Average journey duration on Sep 28
11 h 45 m
Trains on Sep 28
41
Distance
688 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Budapest to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Berlin will cost around €191 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €47.
On Mon, Sep 28, we found 41 trains from Budapest to Berlin, including 1 direct services.
On Mon, Sep 28 the direct trains cover the 688 km distance in an average of 11 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 h 42 m .
On Mon, Sep 28 the slowest trains will take 11 h 52 m 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.
EN 404767:30 PM12h16Budapest-Nyugati7:46 AMBerlin Hbf€471One-way0 transfers
R 4620 · EC 342 · RJX 262 · ICE 10065:40 AM11h43Budapest-Deli5:23 PMBerlin Hbf€701One-way3 transfers
EC 462+
RE5+
ICE 16048:30 PM13h53Budapest Keleti10:23 AMBerlin Hbf€871One-way2 transfers
R 9318 · R 9468+ER 62+
REX 69:56 PM17h33Budapest-Kelenfoeld3:29 PMBerlin Hbf€871One-way5 transfers- R 9318 · R 9468+ER 62+REX 69:56 PM16h26Budapest-Kelenfoeld2:22 PMBerlin Hbf€1011One-way6 transfers
- R 4632 · EC 140 · RJX 19976 · ICE 12148:40 AM11h42Budapest-Deli8:22 PMBerlin Hbf€1201One-way4 transfers
- R 4614 · EC 142 · RJX 19916 · EC 11410:40 AM11h42Budapest-Deli10:22 PMBerlin Hbf€1201One-way4 transfers
- R 4620 · EC 342 · RJX 262 · ICE 10065:40 AM11h43Budapest-Deli5:23 PMBerlin Hbf€701One-way3 transfers
- R 4642 · RJX 62 · ICE 10029:40 AM11h46Budapest-Deli9:26 PMBerlin Hbf€1401One-way2 transfers
- EC 140+RJX19976+ICE 1214 · ICE 15048:30 AM11h52Budapest Keleti8:22 PMBerlin Hbf€3281One-way3 transfers
Live departures
Budapest to Berlin train times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Berlin trains for today, Sunday, September 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EC 140+RJX19976+ICE 1214 · ICE 1504 | 8:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 11h52 | 8:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| EC 140 · RJX 19976 · ICE 116 · ICE 502 | On time 8:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 13h06 | 9:36 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| EC 140+RJX19976+ICE 116 · ICE 502 | On time 8:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 13h06 | 9:36 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
EC 278+ RJ 172 | On time 9:30 AM Budapest-Nyugati | 10h59 | 8:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| EC 278 · RJ 172 | On time 9:30 AM Budapest-Nyugati | 10h59 | 8:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 62+ IC 644+EC 114+ICE 1502 | On time 9:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 12h52 | 10:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| RJX 62+ICE 1002 | On time 9:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 11h56 | 9:26 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 852 · RJX 62 · ICE 1002 | On time 9:35 AM Budapest-Deli | 11h51 | 9:26 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| EC 142+IC 646+RJX 64+ICE 1000 | On time 10:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 12h53 | 11:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| EC 142+RJX19916+EC 114+ICE 1502 | On time 10:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 11h52 | 10:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| EC 142 · RJX 19916 · EC 114 · ICE 1502 | On time 10:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 11h52 | 10:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| IC 864 · EC 142 · RJX 19916 · EC 114 | On time 10:35 AM Budapest-Deli | 11h47 | 10:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| RJX 64 · ICE 1000 | On time 11:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 11h53 | 11:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| RJX 64+ICE 1212 · ICE 1500 | On time 11:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 12h53 | 12:23 AM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| RJX 64+ICE 1000 | On time 11:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 11h53 | 11:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| EC 144+RJX 187+ICE 1212 · ICE 1500 | On time 12:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 11h53 | 12:23 AM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| EC 144 · RJX 19918 · ICE 1212 · ICE 1500 | On time 12:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 11h53 | 12:23 AM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| IC 874 · EC 144 · RJX 19918 · ICE 1212 | On time 12:35 PM Budapest-Deli | 11h48 | 12:23 AM Berlin Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| RJX 68 · ICE 904 | On time 3:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 15h00 | 6:30 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 204 · RJX 68 · ICE 904 | On time 3:35 PM Budapest-Deli | 14h55 | 6:30 AM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| EN 40476 | 7:30 PM Budapest-Nyugati | 12h16 | 7:46 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EC 462+RE5+ICE 1604 | 8:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 13h53 | 10:23 AM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| R 4548 · IC 1998 · REX 7603 · RJX 19938 | On time 9:10 PM Budapest-Deli | 17h12 | 2:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 5 transfers | |
| IC 1998 · REX 7603 · RJX 19938 · EC 212 | On time 9:25 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 16h57 | 2:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| R 4848 · R 9318 · R 9468 · ER 62 | On time 9:25 PM Budapest-Deli | 16h57 | 2:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 7 transfers | |
| IC 1998 · REX 7603 · IC 407 · ICE 508 | On time 9:25 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 18h04 | 3:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| R 9318 · R 9468 · ER 62 · REX 7700 | On time 9:56 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 16h26 | 2:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 6 transfers | |
| R 4968 · R 9910 · REX 7605 · RJX 260 | On time 11:25 PM Budapest-Deli | 16h13 | 3:38 PM Berlin Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| R 4968+ER 62 · RJX19950+ICE 210 | 11:25 PM Budapest-Deli | 16h57 | 4:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| Monday, September 28 | |||||
| R 4910 · R 9420+REX 62+EC 1218 | 3:10 AM Budapest-Deli | 14h19 | 5:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| R 4910 · R 9420+REX 62+RJX19910 | 3:10 AM Budapest-Deli | 13h12 | 4:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 5 transfers | |
| EC 280+RJ 176+Bus10176+IC 2174 | 5:30 AM Budapest-Nyugati | 12h09 | 5:39 PM Berlin Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| EC 342+RJX 262+ICE 1006 | On time 5:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 12h06 | 5:36 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| EC 342+IC 546+ICE 118 · ICE 1506 | 5:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 12h52 | 6:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| R 4620 · EC 342 · RJX 262 · ICE 1006 | Delayed 5:40 AM Budapest-Deli | 11h43 | 3:36 PM 3:36 PMBerlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| R 4620 · EC 342 · RJX 262 · ICE 1006 | On time 5:40 AM Budapest-Deli | 11h56 | 5:36 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| RJX19912+ICE 118 · ICE 1506 | 6:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 11h52 | 6:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| RJX19912+ICE 118 · ICE 504 | 6:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 12h59 | 7:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| RJ 174+Bus10174+IC 2172+FEX | 7:30 AM Budapest-Nyugati | 12h09 | 7:39 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| RJX 60+ICE 1214 · ICE 1504 | On time 7:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 12h52 | 8:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| RJX 60 · ICE 1004 | On time 7:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 12h03 | 7:33 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| RJX 60+ICE 1004 | On time 7:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 12h03 | 7:33 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Train from Budapest to Berlin
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Trains from Budapest to Berlin run on average 10 times per day, taking around 11h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €12 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 688 km distance in 9h 28m.
Distance 688 km |
Average train duration 11h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 9h 28m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 91 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Nightjet from Budapest to Berlin trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Nightjet trains will get you between Budapest and Berlin from €12. 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 | ICE
ÖBB
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | Nightjet
EuroNight
FAQs: Trains from Budapest to Berlin
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Berlin 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 Berlin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Budapest to Berlin
Most Budapest to Berlin trains use the Budapest Keleti to Berlin Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Berlin Ostbahnhof. Use this guide to compare Budapest and Berlin train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Budapest station do trains to Berlin leave from?
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.
Which Berlin station do trains from Budapest arrive at?
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 Ostbahnhof from Berlin city centre
Berlin Ostbahnhof is 2 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Ostbahnhof train station facilities and services
Berlin Ostbahnhof 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: Jäger & Lustig, BLOCK HOUSE, Pizza und Pasta, Lang Van II
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Ostbahnhof. ATMs are available at Berlin Ostbahnhof.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Ostbahnhof. Information desks are available at Berlin Ostbahnhof.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Ostbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Berlin Ostbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Berlin Ostbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Ostbahnhof.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Upstalsboom Hotel Friedrichshain, Armony Hotel, Nu hotel berlin, Holiday Inn Berlin - City East Side.
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.
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