How to get from Munich to Budapest
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Munich to Budapest by price and travel time.
- 565 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 15m
- 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
1h 15m
direct
Flight
€293
Cheapest
8h 10m
direct
Bus
€33
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
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 €28, on Wed, Oct 14.
565 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €85Checked Oct 19 | 1h 30mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €41Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 8h 21m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €30Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 8h 10mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€85Checked Oct 191h 30m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€41Omio catalogue, Oct 208h 21m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€30Omio catalogue, Oct 208h 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.
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 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 |
All departures
- 01:00
- 02:00
- 07:10
- 08:10
- 09:10
- 10:30
- 11:30
- 12:30
- 12:55
- 13:00
- 13:15
- 13:40
- 13:55
- 14:00
- 14:15
- 14:40
- 14:55
- 15:00
- 17:15
- 18:10
- 18:15
- 19:10
- 20:00
- 20:10
- 21:00
- 21:10
- 22:00
- 22:10
- 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 Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusMunich-BudapestBook →
LufthansaMunich Airport-Budapest Ferenc LisztSee live options and dates →WESTbahnMunich-ViennaBook →
ÖBB RailjetVienna-BudapestBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Lufthansa, WESTbahn, ÖBB Railjet; 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 €85 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.
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?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €28 to €43. 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, WESTbahn, ÖBB Railjet.
Can you get from Munich to Budapest without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 7h 03m.
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.
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 19 Oct 2026