How to get from Budapest to Düsseldorf
- 982 km as the crow flies
- 6 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
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We compared the ways to travel from Budapest to Düsseldorf: bus, train. The two cities are about 982 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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982 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €55Checked Oct 10 | 15h 35mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €69Reading date not recorded | 16h 20m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€55Checked Oct 1015h 35m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€69Reading date not recorded16h 20m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Budapest to Düsseldorf: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Budapest → Colognebus
FlixBus·15h 35m - 2Cologne → Düsseldorftrain
Deutsche Bahn·24m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Budapest to Düsseldorf
FlixBus runs 6 scheduled departures a day, the first at 03:30 and the last at 23:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 6 | 03:30 | 23:00 |
All departures
- 03:30
- 17:15
- 18:15
- 21:00
- 22:00
- 23:00
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 Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusBudapest-Cologne, Amsterdam-DüsseldorfBook →Deutsche BahnCologne-Düsseldorf, Stuttgart Airport-Frankfurt am MainBook →
EurowingsBudapest Ferenc Liszt-Stuttgart AirportSee live options and dates →
KLMFrankfurt am Main-Amsterdam SchipholSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn, Eurowings, KLM; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Budapest to Düsseldorf works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Budapest to Cologne, about 15h 35m. Transfer in Cologne and continue by Deutsche Bahn train on to Düsseldorf (24 min). In total it's roughly €69 over 16h 20m, 1 transfer.
Budapest to Düsseldorf: common questions
When is the first bus from Budapest to Düsseldorf?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 03:30 and the last at 23:00, from Budapest Népliget, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Budapest to Düsseldorf?
6 a day with FlixBus, between 03:30 and 23:00.
Which station does the bus from Budapest to Düsseldorf leave from?
Budapest Népliget with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
Is there a train from Budapest to Düsseldorf?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Düsseldorf from Budapest?
About 982 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Budapest to Düsseldorf?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn, Eurowings, KLM.
What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest to Düsseldorf?
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, Deutsche Bahn
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026