The distance between Budapest and Frankfurt is around 964km (599 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 8h 30m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Budapest to Frankfurt 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 Wien Hbf and then to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf.
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Take the bus to Frankfurt.
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There are several options for getting from Budapest to Frankfurt by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €51 ($51) and will take around 14h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 8h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).
The distance between Budapest and Frankfurt is around 964km (599 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 811km (504 miles)
It takes around 8h 45m to get from Budapest and Frankfurt by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Budapest to Frankfurt is to drive which takes around 8h 30m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Budapest and Frankfurt, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €51 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Budapest and Frankfurt. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Budapest to Frankfurt. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Wien Hbf. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 45m.
Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Romanian Railways (CFR), RegioJet and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Budapest and Frankfurt. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 45m, 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 Frankfurt. It typically takes around 14h 60m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Budapest to Frankfurt. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Népliget M. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 14h 60m.
FlixBus and Karat-S run regular bus services between Budapest and Frankfurt. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 14h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Budapest to Frankfurt. We recommend that you take the train to Wien Hbf and then to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. instead which will take 8h 45m.
The closest major airport to Frankfurt is Frankfurt Airport (FRA) (FRA) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Frankfurt. Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) (HHN) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) 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 Frankfurt. The distance is around 964km (599 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Budapest to Frankfurt is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 45m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 8h 45m | €160($160) | every 4 hours | 975km (606 miles) |
Train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf | 11hrs | €56($56) | twice a week | 1,134km (704 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 14h 60m | €51($51) | 4 times a day | 992km (616 miles) |
Bus to Frankfurt Main Central Train Station | 17h 45m | €76($76) | once daily | 1,108km (688 miles) |
Drive | 8h 30m | €170($170) | on demand | 964km (599 miles) |
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The following major airports near Frankfurt offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.