How to get from Munich 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 Munich 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 565 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 €33, on Wed, Sep 9.
565 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €89Checked Sep 9 | 1h 30mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €41Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 8h 10mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€89Checked Sep 91h 30m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€41Omio catalogue, Sep 98h 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 Airport → Budapest Ferenc Lisztflight1h 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, Munich to Budapest
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€70October 2026
€70Departures from Munich to Budapest
FlixBus runs 28 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:00 and the last at 23:10.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 28 | 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 Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusMunich-BudapestBook →
LufthansaMunich Airport-Budapest Ferenc LisztSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Lufthansa; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Munich to Budapest works
Start with a flight from Munich to Budapest, about 1h 30m. In total it's roughly €89 over 1h 30m, direct, no transfers.
Munich to Budapest: common questions
How long does it take to get from Munich 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 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?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €33 to €49. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Munich to Budapest?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 30m.
How long is the flight from Munich 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 Munich and Budapest?
Munich is MUC and Budapest is BUD, so this route is usually written MUC to BUD.
Which operators run Munich to Budapest?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Lufthansa.
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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