The distance between Budapest and Berlin is around 867km (538 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 8h 5m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Budapest to Berlin by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Berlin → Budapest if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Berlin ZOB [Fernbus].
Take the train to Berlin Hbf.
There are several options for getting from Budapest to Berlin by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 11hrs. 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 €155 ($155).
The distance between Budapest and Berlin is around 867km (538 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 688km (428 miles)
It takes around 11hrs to get from Budapest and Berlin by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Budapest to Berlin is to drive which takes around 8h 5m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Budapest and Berlin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Budapest and Berlin. It typically takes around 11h 15m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Budapest and Berlin with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 11h 15m.
Hungarian Railways (MÁV) run train services between Budapest and Berlin. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 11h 15m, 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 Budapest and Berlin. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Budapest and Berlin with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 11hrs.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Budapest and Berlin. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Budapest to Berlin. We recommend that you take the bus to Berlin ZOB [Fernbus]. instead which will take 11hrs.
The closest major airport to Berlin is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) (BER) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Berlin. Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) (LEJ) and Dresden Airport (DRS) (DRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Budapest and Berlin. The distance is around 871km (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 Budapest to Berlin is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11hrs and will usually cost around €45 ($45).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 11hrs | €45($45) | every 4 hours | 867km (538 miles) |
Train | 11h 15m | €45($45) | 4 times a day | 971km (603 miles) |
Drive | 8h 5m | €155($155) | on demand | 871km (541 miles) |
Romanian Railways (CFR)
Union Ivkoni
Arda Tur
Racic Eurobus
The following major airports near Berlin offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.