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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 €39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 37m. 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 €39, and a train costs an average of €68.
Distance: 688 km
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus |
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€156 Average price | €161 Average price | €59 Average price Cheapest |
5h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 33m Average total duration 12h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 9m Average total duration 11h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
2.1 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Berlin to Budapest by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Berlin to Budapest is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Berlin 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 Berlin to Budapest.
There are 3 travel options from Berlin to Budapest: train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to travel to Budapest from Berlin is a flight with an average price of €28.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Budapest:
A flight is €13 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Berlin to Budapest costing on average €41.
Taking a flight costs €11 less than taking a train, which costs on average €39 for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel between Berlin and Budapest is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 30 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Coach takes on average 10 h 50 min.
Train takes 11 h 8 min on average.
The distance from Berlin to Budapest is approximately 688 km.
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Budapest is:
- Around 70 coaches per day.
- 39 flights a day.
- 10 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Berlin and Budapest as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Berlin to Budapest:
- Most travellers take a coach from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
- Most travellers take a flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
- Most travellers take a train from Berlin Hbf to Budapest-Nyugati.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Berlin to Budapest:
- You can travel from Berlin to Budapest by coach with FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for €42 with FlixBus from Berlin to Budapest.
- You can go to Budapest from Berlin by plane with Wizz Air, Ryanair, Eurowings, LOT Polish Airlines or KLM Cityhopper. You'll see cheap plane tickets for €28 with Ryanair from Berlin to Budapest on Omio.
- You can go to Budapest from Berlin by train with Deutsche Bahn, EuroNight, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity or Hungarian Railways (MÁV). You'll see cheap train tickets for €34 with Hungarian Railways (MÁV) from Berlin to Budapest on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Berlin to Budapest with the following travel companies:
- Direct coach available with FlixBus 19 direct coaches per day.
- Direct flights with with 1 direct flight per day.
- Direct trains with Deutsche Bahn or Hungarian Railways (MÁV) with 1 direct train per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Budapest as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Berlin and Budapest.
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