How to get from Berlin to Budapest
- 690 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 30m
- 53 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 30m
direct
Flight
€60
Cheapest
10h 50m
direct
Bus
€43
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 3 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Berlin to Budapest. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 30m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 690 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €29, on Wed, Sep 23.
690 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €60Checked Oct 3 | 1h 30mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €13Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 13h 01m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €46Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 10h 50mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€60Checked Oct 31h 30m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€13Omio catalogue, Oct 313h 01m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€46Omio catalogue, Oct 310h 50m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Berlin to Budapest: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Berlin Brandenburg → Budapest Ferenc Lisztflight
Wizz Air·1h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Berlin to Budapest
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€22November 2026
€19Departures from Berlin to Budapest
FlixBus runs 53 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:30 and the last at 23:50.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 53 | 00:30 | 23:50 |
| ArdaTurbus | 1 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:30
- 06:00
- 06:15
- 06:30
- 07:00
- 07:15
- 07:20
- 07:30
- 08:00
- 08:05
- 08:15
- 08:20
- 08:30
- 09:00
- 09:05
- 09:20
- 09:40
- 10:00
- 10:05
- 10:20
- 10:40
- 11:00
- 11:20
- 11:40
- 12:00
- 12:20
- 13:20
- 17:00
- 17:20
- 18:00
- 18:20
- 19:00
- 19:15
- 19:20
- 19:40
- 20:00
- 20:15
- 20:40
- 21:00
- 21:15
- 21:40
- 21:50
- 22:00
- 22:15
- 22:30
- 22:50
- 23:30
- 23:50
All departuresArdaTur
- 12:00
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
Wizz AirBerlin Brandenburg-Budapest Ferenc LisztSee live options and dates →
FlixBusBerlin Airport BER-Budapest KelenföldBook →ECBerlin-Praha hlavní nádražíBook →
MAVPraha hlavní nádraží-BudapestBook →On this route you travel with Wizz Air, FlixBus, EC, MAV; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Berlin to Budapest works
Start with a Wizz Air flight from Berlin to Budapest, about 1h 30m. In total it's roughly €60 over 1h 30m, direct, no transfers.
Berlin to Budapest: common questions
How long does it take to get from Berlin to Budapest?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 30m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Berlin to Budapest?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:30 and the last at 23:50, from Berlin central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Berlin to Budapest?
53 a day with FlixBus, between 00:30 and 23:50.
Which station does the bus from Berlin to Budapest leave from?
Berlin central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Budapest from Berlin?
About 690 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Berlin to Budapest cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €60. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Berlin to Budapest?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 30m.
How long is the flight from Berlin to Budapest?
About 1h 30m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Berlin and Budapest?
Berlin is BER and Budapest is BUD, so this route is usually written BER to BUD.
Which operators run Berlin to Budapest?
On this route you travel with Wizz Air, FlixBus, EC, MAV.
Can you get from Berlin to Budapest without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 10h 50m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Berlin to Budapest?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Wizz Air
Route calculated: 3 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 3 Oct 2026