How to travel from Brussels to Budapest

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Brussels to Budapest

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €59. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 30m. 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 €59, and a train costs an average of €77.

Distance: 1129 km

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Bus

€159

Average price

€203

Average price

€96

Average price

Cheapest

5h 30m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 30m

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13h 36m

Average total duration

13h 6m

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30m

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21h 17m

Average total duration

20h 47m

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30m

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3.4 - 6.8kg

CO2 emissions

0.3 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

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1.1 - 2.8kg

CO2 emissions

Wizz Air

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Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Brussels to Budapest

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • RyanairFR 55
    6:45 AM2h00
    Brussels South Charleroi Airport
    8:45 AMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    591One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • RyanairFR 55
    6:45 AM2h00
    Brussels South Charleroi Airport
    8:45 AMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    591One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Brussels AirlinesSN2829
    9:05 PM1h55
    Brussels Airport
    11:00 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    2831One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 13 · ICE 623 · RJX 69 · EC 341
    8:25 AM13h54
    Brussels-Midi
    10:19 PMBudapest-Deli
    3201One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 13 · ICE 623 · RJX 69 · EC 341
    8:25 AM14h10
    Brussels-Midi
    10:35 PMBudapest Keleti
    3201One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 15 · ICE 627 · RJX 261
    10:25 AM14h04
    Brussels-Midi
    12:29 AMBudapest Keleti
    3281One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegioJet a.s.(London -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest)
    6:30 PM21h45
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    4:15 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
    1281One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegioJet a.s.(London -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest)
    6:30 PM22h05
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    4:35 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    1281One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:20 AM29h45
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    7:05 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    1361One-way
    1 transfer
  • Wizz AirW62282
    9:30 AM2h00
    Brussels South Charleroi Airport
    11:30 AMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    931One-way
    0 transfers
  • Brussels AirlinesSN2825
    3:10 PM2h00
    Brussels Airport
    5:10 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    2401One-way
    0 transfers
  • RyanairFR 4264
    9:45 PM2h00
    Brussels South Charleroi Airport
    11:45 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    2481One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Brussels 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 Brussels to Budapest.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Brussels and Budapest including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Budapest is a flight with an average price of €19.

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

A flight is €40 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Brussels to Budapest costing on average €59.

A flight is €58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Budapest costing on average €77.

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 50m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Train takes on average 13h 37m.

Bus takes on average 22h 5m.

The Brussels to Budapest distance is approximately 1129 km.
The average frequency per day from Brussels to Budapest is:
  • Around 49 flights per day.
  • Around 20 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels 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 Brussels to Budapest:
  • Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Budapest Keleti.
  • Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brussels to Budapest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Wizz Air, Ryanair, Brussels Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, Austrian Airlines to go to Budapest by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Budapest by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Budapest by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Brussels to Budapest with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Wizz Air, Ryanair.
  • 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Brussels 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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