How to travel from Antwerp to Budapest, Hungary

The distance between Antwerp and Budapest is around 1,349km (838 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 11h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Antwerp to Budapest by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BudapestAntwerp if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Bruxelles-Nord, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Passau Hbf then Wien Hbf and then to Budapest-Kelenfoeld.

  • Duration12h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    HUF 98,025($240)
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Bus

Take the bus to Vienna Central Station and then to Budapest Kelenföld Somogyi utca MHD stop.

  • Duration22h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    HUF 30,890($75)

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Drive

Drive to Budapest.

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Distance1,349km (838 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Antwerp and Budapest

There are several options for getting from Antwerp to Budapest by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HUF 23,065 ($56) and will take around 24h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 11h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HUF 99,260 ($240).

The distance between Antwerp and Budapest is around 1,349km (838 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,136km (706 miles)

It takes around 12h 20m to get from Antwerp and Budapest by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Antwerp to Budapest is to drive which takes around 11h 45m and will set you back approx HUF 99,260 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Antwerp and Budapest, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HUF 23,065 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Antwerp and Budapest. It typically takes around 12h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Antwerp to Budapest. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bruxelles-Nord, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Passau Hbf and Wien Hbf. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 12h 20m.

Belgian Railways, Deutsche Bahn, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), ÖBB Intercity, Swiss Railways, Railjet and RegioJet run train services between Antwerp and Budapest. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 12h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Antwerp and Budapest. It typically takes around 22h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Antwerp to Budapest. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Vienna Central Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 22h 50m.

FlixBus, RegioJet and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Antwerp and Budapest. Buses run twice daily and take around 22h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Antwerp to Budapest. We recommend that you take the train to Bruxelles-Nord, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Passau Hbf then Wien Hbf and then to Budapest-Kelenfoeld. instead which will take 12h 20m.

The closest major airport to Budapest is Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) (BUD) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Budapest.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Antwerp and Budapest. The distance is around 1,349km (838 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Antwerp to Budapest is to take the train which takes, on average, 12h 20m and will usually cost around HUF 98,025 ($240).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Antwerp and Budapest

Transport options from Antwerp to Budapest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
12h 20m
HUF 98,025($240)
every 4 hours1,415km (879 miles)
Train via Bruxelles-Nord16h 50m
HUF 71,665($175)
6 times a week1,449km (900 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
22h 50m
HUF 30,890($75)
twice daily1,517km (943 miles)
Bus to Erd Annahagyi24h 35m
HUF 23,065($56)
6 times a week1,507km (936 miles)
Drive
11h 45m
HUF 99,260($240)
on demand1,349km (838 miles)

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Airports near Budapest

The following major airports near Budapest offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Hungary and internationally.

BUD
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Budapest
DEB
Debrecen International Airport (DEB)
International Airport
Distance
193km (120 miles) from Budapest