How to get from Munich to Budapest
- 565 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 8h 10m
- 51 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 10m
direct
Bus
€33
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 2 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Munich to Budapest. The most useful door-to-door route takes 8h 10m 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 | €158Checked Sep 28 | 1h 15mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €57Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 8h 21m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €39Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 8h 10mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€158Checked Sep 281h 15m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€57Omio catalogue, Oct 38h 21m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€39Omio catalogue, Oct 38h 10m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Munich 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.
- 1Munich → Budapestbus
FlixBus·8h 10m
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, Munich to Budapest
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€79November 2026
€78Departures from Munich to Budapest
FlixBus runs 51 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:00 and the last at 23:10.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 51 | 01:00 | 23:10 |
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
FlixBusMunich-Budapest, Vienna International-BratislavaBook →
MAVBratislava-Budapest Ferenc LisztBook →WESTbahnMunich-ViennaBook →
ÖBB RailjetVienna-BudapestBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, MAV, WESTbahn, ÖBB Railjet; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Munich to Budapest works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Munich to Budapest, about 8h 10m. In total it's roughly €33 over 8h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Munich to Budapest: common questions
How long does it take to get from Munich to Budapest?
The most useful route takes about 8h 10m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Munich to Budapest?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 01:00 and the last at 23:10, from Munich central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Munich to Budapest?
51 a day with FlixBus, between 01:00 and 23:10.
Which station does the bus from Munich to Budapest leave from?
Munich central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Budapest from Munich?
About 565 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Munich to Budapest cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €33. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Munich to Budapest?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, MAV, WESTbahn, ÖBB Railjet.
Can you get from Munich to Budapest without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 6h 58m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Munich 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: FlixBus
Route calculated: 2 Oct 2026