How to get from Budapest to Munich
- 565 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 8h 05m
- 61 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
8h 03m
1 transfer
Train
€80
Cheapest
8h 05m
direct
Bus
€32
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 2 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Budapest to Munich. The most useful door-to-door route takes 8h 05m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 565 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
565 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €74Checked Oct 3 | 4h 41mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €38Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 9h 02m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €38Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 8h 05mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€74Checked Oct 34h 41m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€38Omio catalogue, Oct 39h 02m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€38Omio catalogue, Oct 38h 05m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Budapest to Munich: 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.
- 1Budapest → Munichbus
FlixBus·8h 05m
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.
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Budapest to Munich
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€64November 2026
€71Departures from Budapest to Munich
FlixBus runs 61 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:45 and the last at 23:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 61 | 00:45 | 23:45 |
All departures
- 00:45
- 01:45
- 02:25
- 03:00
- 04:00
- 05:00
- 05:45
- 06:00
- 06:15
- 07:15
- 08:15
- 08:40
- 09:15
- 09:40
- 10:15
- 10:40
- 11:45
- 12:45
- 15:15
- 15:55
- 16:15
- 16:55
- 17:30
- 18:30
- 19:15
- 20:15
- 20:30
- 21:05
- 21:15
- 21:20
- 21:30
- 22:05
- 22:20
- 22:30
- 23:05
- 23:20
- 23:45
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
FlixBusBudapest-MunichBook →
ÖBBBudapest-SalzburgBook →Bayerische RegionalbahnSalzburg-MunichBook →
Wizz AirBudapest Ferenc Liszt-Stuttgart AirportSee live options and dates →
Deutsche BahnStuttgart Airport-Ulm, Ulm-Munich, Salzburg-MunichBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, ÖBB, Bayerische Regionalbahn, Wizz Air, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Budapest to Munich works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Budapest to Munich, about 8h 5m. In total it's roughly €32 over 8h 5m, direct, no transfers.
Budapest to Munich: common questions
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Munich?
The most useful route takes about 8h 05m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Budapest to Munich?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:45 and the last at 23:45, from Budapest Népliget, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Budapest to Munich?
61 a day with FlixBus, between 00:45 and 23:45.
Which station does the bus from Budapest to Munich leave from?
Budapest Népliget with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Munich from Budapest?
About 565 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Budapest to Munich cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €32. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Budapest to Munich?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, ÖBB, Bayerische Regionalbahn, Wizz Air, Deutsche Bahn.
Can you get from Budapest to Munich without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 6h 56m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest to Munich?
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: FlixBus
Route calculated: 2 Oct 2026