The distance between Budapest and Brussels is around 1,353km (841 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 11h 50m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Budapest to Brussels by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf and then to Bruxelles-Nord.
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Take the bus to Vienna Hbf and then to Brussels-North train station.
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There are several options for getting from Budapest to Brussels by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €66 ($66) and will take around 23h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 11h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).
The distance between Budapest and Brussels is around 1,353km (841 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,129km (701 miles)
It takes around 13h 10m to get from Budapest and Brussels by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Budapest to Brussels is to drive which takes around 11h 50m and will set you back approx €240 ($240).
The cheapest way to travel between Budapest and Brussels, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €66 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Budapest and Brussels. It typically takes around 13h 10m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Budapest to Brussels. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 13h 10m.
Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Deutsche Bahn, Romanian Railways (CFR), RegioJet and Nightjet run train services between Budapest and Brussels. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 13h 10m, 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 Brussels. It typically takes around 22h 25m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Budapest to Brussels. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Vienna Hbf. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 22h 25m.
RegioJet, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Budapest and Brussels. Buses run twice daily and take around 22h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Budapest to Brussels. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf and then to Bruxelles-Nord. instead which will take 13h 10m.
The closest major airport to Brussels is Brussels Airport (BRU) (BRU) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Brussels. Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) (CRL) and Liege Airport (LGG) (LGG) 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 Brussels. The distance is around 1,353km (841 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Budapest to Brussels is to take the train which takes, on average, 13h 10m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 13h 10m | €140($140) | twice a week | 1,502km (933 miles) |
Train via Wien Hbf | 16h 15m | €125($125) | 5 times a week | 1,405km (873 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 22h 25m | €75($75) | twice daily | 1,474km (916 miles) |
Bus to Brussels North Train Station | 23h 5m | €66($66) | twice daily | 1,782km (1,107 miles) |
Drive | 11h 50m | €240($240) | on demand | 1,353km (841 miles) |
Romanian Railways (CFR)
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Union Ivkoni
The following major airports near Brussels offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Belgium and internationally.