How to get from Berlin to Budapest
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
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 692 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.
This fare comes from a search on September 8, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
692 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €17Checked Sep 8 | 1h 30mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €45Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 11h 59mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€17Checked Sep 81h 30m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€45Omio catalogue, Sep 911h 59m · 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
Ryanair·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.
September 2026
€28October 2026
€16Departures from Berlin to Budapest
FlixBus runs 48 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:30 and the last at 23:50.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 48 | 00:30 | 23:50 |
| ArdaTurbus | 1 | 12:00 | 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 Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
RyanairBerlin Brandenburg-Budapest Ferenc LisztSee live options and dates →
Wizz AirBerlin Brandenburg-Budapest Ferenc LisztSee live options and dates →
ArdaTurBerlin-BudapestBook →On this route you travel with Ryanair, Wizz Air, ArdaTur; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Berlin to Budapest works
Start with a Ryanair flight from Berlin to Budapest, about 1h 30m. In total it's roughly €17 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.
How far is Budapest from Berlin?
About 692 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Berlin to Budapest cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €21 to €46. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
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 Ryanair, Wizz Air, ArdaTur.
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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