How to travel from Berlin to Budapest, Hungary

There are several options for getting from Berlin to Budapest by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HUF 5,355 ($13) and will take around 14h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 8h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HUF 62,605 ($150).

The distance between Berlin and Budapest is around 870km (541 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 688km (428 miles)

It takes around 11h 55m to get from Berlin and Budapest by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Berlin to Budapest is to drive which takes around 8h 5m and will set you back approx HUF 62,605 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Berlin and Budapest, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HUF 5,355 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Yes there is a train service that runs between Berlin and Budapest. It typically takes around 9h 55m and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Berlin and Budapest with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 13h 35m.

Deutsche Bahn, Belgian Railways, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), ÖBB Intercity, Swiss Railways, Railjet and RegioJet run train services between Berlin and Budapest. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 9h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Berlin and Budapest. It typically takes around 11h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Berlin and Budapest with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 11h 55m.

FlixBus, Racic Eurobus, Pejic Tours and RegioJet run regular bus services between Berlin and Budapest. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 11h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Berlin to Budapest. We recommend that you take the bus to Budapest Kelenföld bus station. instead which will take 11h 55m.

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

Yes it is possible to drive from Berlin and Budapest. The distance is around 870km (541 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Berlin to Budapest is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 55m and will usually cost around HUF 20,595 ($50).