How to travel from Amsterdam to Budapest

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Amsterdam to Budapest

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €58. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 55m. 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 €58, and a flight costs an average of €187.

Distance: 1146 km

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Flight
Bus

€202

Average price

€301

Average price

€95

Average price

Cheapest

14h 26m

Average total duration

13h 56m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 55m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 55m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

23h 39m

Average total duration

23h 9m

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30m

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0.3 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

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3.4 - 6.9kg

CO2 emissions

1.1 - 2.9kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

KLM

Most popular airline

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

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from Amsterdam to Budapest

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:00AM22h45
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
07:45AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
1051One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:00AM22h45
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
07:45AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
1051One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

KLMKL1363
09:20AM1h55
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
11:15AMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
7501One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 225 · RJX 261
08:31AM15h48
Amsterdam Centraal
12:19AMBudapest Keleti
2281One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 3529 · 20077 · ICE 627 · RJX 261
08:56AM15h23
Amsterdam Zuid
12:19AMBudapest Keleti
2411One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 145+WestfalenBahn95781+Deutsche BahnICE 881 · ICE 1229
10:00AM21h39
Amsterdam Centraal
07:39AMBudapest-Deli
2611One-way
8 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:50AM23h15
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
09:05AMBudapest, Krisztina körút / Kosciuszkó Tádé utca
1161One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:50AM23h35
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
09:25AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
1161One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
02:15PM21h25
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
11:40AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
1201One-way
1 transfer
RyanairFR 421 · FR 1023
11:40AM9h10
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
08:50PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
2421One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceAF1641 · AF1694
02:00PM7h40
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
09:40PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
2821One-way
1 transfer
Lot Polish AirlinesLO270 · LO535
07:00AM5h10
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
12:10PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
3631One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam to Budapest.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Amsterdam and Budapest including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Budapest is a bus with an average price of €58.

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

A bus is €25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Budapest costing on average €82.

A bus is €130 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Budapest costing on average €187.

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 25m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Train takes on average 14h 41m.

Bus takes on average 21h 5m.

The Amsterdam to Budapest distance is approximately 1146 km.
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Budapest is:
  • Around 66 flights per day.
  • Around 48 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Budapest as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Budapest:
  • Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Budapest Keleti.
  • Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Amsterdam to Budapest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Lot Polish Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air France, Ryanair, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Baltic, Eurowings, Swiss, Air Dolomiti, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Helvetic Airways, airmax to go to Budapest by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Budapest by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, European Sleeper to go to Budapest by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Amsterdam to Budapest with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct flights per day with KLM, KLM Cityhopper.
  • 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam 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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