How to get from Budapest to Berlin
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Budapest to Berlin by price and travel time.
- 690 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight + train, 9h 30m
- 42 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
9h 30m
1 transfer
Flight + Train
€197
Cheapest
10h 50m
direct
Bus
€43
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 18 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Budapest to Berlin. The most useful door-to-door route takes 10h 50m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 690 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.
690 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €15Checked Oct 19 | 12h 55mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €47Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 15h 15m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €35Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 10h 50mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€15Checked Oct 1912h 55m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€47Omio catalogue, Oct 2015h 15m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€35Omio catalogue, Oct 2010h 50m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Budapest to Berlin: 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 Kelenföld → Berlin Südkreuzbus
FlixBus·10h 50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
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.
Departures from Budapest to Berlin
FlixBus runs 42 scheduled departures a day, the first at 03:30 and the last at 23:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 42 | 03:30 | 23:45 |
| ArdaTurbus | 1 | 04:10 | 04:10 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 03:30
- 04:30
- 04:45
- 05:05
- 05:45
- 06:05
- 06:45
- 07:05
- 07:10
- 07:25
- 07:45
- 08:10
- 08:25
- 08:45
- 09:10
- 09:25
- 14:00
- 14:20
- 15:00
- 15:20
- 16:00
- 16:20
- 16:30
- 16:50
- 17:00
- 17:30
- 17:50
- 18:00
- 18:30
- 18:50
- 19:00
- 19:20
- 20:00
- 20:20
- 21:00
- 21:20
- 21:30
- 21:45
- 22:30
- 22:45
- 23:30
- 23:45
All departuresArdaTur
- 04:10
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 Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusBudapest Kelenföld-Berlin SüdkreuzBook →
RyanairBudapest Ferenc Liszt-Prague Václav HavelSee live options and dates →ECPraha hlavní nádraží-BerlinBook →
ArdaTurPraha hlavní nádraží-BerlinBook →
MAVBudapest-Praha hlavní nádražíBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Ryanair, EC, ArdaTur, MAV; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Budapest to Berlin works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Budapest Kelenföld to Berlin Südkreuz, about 10h 50m. In total it's roughly €43 over 10h 50m, direct, no transfers.
Budapest to Berlin: common questions
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Berlin?
The most useful route takes about 10h 50m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Budapest to Berlin?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 03:30 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 Berlin?
42 a day with FlixBus, between 03:30 and 23:45.
Which station does the bus from Budapest to Berlin leave from?
Budapest Népliget with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Berlin from Budapest?
About 690 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Budapest to Berlin cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €43 to €56. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Budapest to Berlin?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Ryanair, EC, ArdaTur, MAV.
Can you get from Budapest to Berlin without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 10h 50m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest to Berlin?
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: 18 Oct 2026