How to travel from Budapest to Brussels, Belgium

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.

5 routes found

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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Train

Take the train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf and then to Bruxelles-Nord.

  • Duration13h 10m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Bus

Take the bus to Vienna Hbf and then to Brussels-North train station.

  • Duration22h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)

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Drive

Drive to Brussels.

  • Duration11h 50m
  • Distance1,353km (841 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Budapest and Brussels

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Budapest and Brussels

Transport options from Budapest to Brussels
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
13h 10m
€140($140)
twice a week1,502km (933 miles)
Train via Wien Hbf16h 15m
€125($125)
5 times a week1,405km (873 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
22h 25m
€75($75)
twice daily1,474km (916 miles)
Bus to Brussels North Train Station23h 5m
€66($66)
twice daily1,782km (1,107 miles)
Drive
11h 50m
€240($240)
on demand1,353km (841 miles)

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Airports near Brussels

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

BRU
Brussels Airport (BRU)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Brussels
CRL
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Brussels
LGG
Liege Airport (LGG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from Brussels