The cheapest and fastest coaches from Berlin to Budapest
Cheapest price
£41
Average price
£63
Fastest journey
10 h 50 m
Average duration
11 h 9 m
Buses per day
80
Distance
688 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Berlin to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin to Budapest will cost around £63 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £41.
Of the 80 buses that leave Berlin for Budapest every day 27 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 688 km distance in an average of 11 h 9 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 11 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train, coach and flight for Berlin to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £36, and a train costs an average of £63.
Distance: 688 km
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£55 Average Price Cheapest | £144 Average Price | £149 Average Price |
12h 9m Average total duration 11h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 33m Average total duration 12h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 2.1 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Live departures
Berlin to Budapest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Budapest coaches for today, Friday 21 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 02:45 Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) | 17h00 | 19:45 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 03:20 Berlin, Hardenbergplatz (Zoologischer Garten) | 15h25 | 18:45 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 03:20 Berlin, Hardenbergplatz (Zoologischer Garten) | 15h26 | 18:46 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 03:20 Berlin, Hardenbergplatz (Zoologischer Garten) | 16h25 | 19:45 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 03:45 Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 15h01 | 18:46 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 03:45 Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 16h00 | 19:45 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 04:10 Berlin, Puschkinallee (S-Treptower Park) | 14h36 | 18:46 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 04:10 Berlin, Puschkinallee (S-Treptower Park) | 15h35 | 19:45 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 04:10 Berlin, Puschkinallee (S-Treptower Park) | 14h35 | 18:45 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 05:10 Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 16h55 | 22:05 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 05:10 Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 13h50 | 19:00 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 05:10 Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 13h35 | 18:45 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 07:00 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 12h00 | 19:00 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:00 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 15h10 | 22:10 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:00 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 11h45 | 18:45 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:15 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 11h30 | 18:45 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:15 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 11h45 | 19:00 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 08:00 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 14h05 | 22:05 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 08:15 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 13h50 | 22:05 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 08:20 Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 12h25 | 20:45 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 08:20 Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 12h10 | 20:30 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
6241331 | 11:00 Berlin | 11h50 | 22:50 Budapest | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 11h55 | 22:55 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 12h15 | 23:15 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:20 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 11h55 | 23:15 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:20 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 11h35 | 22:55 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:40 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 18h40 | 07:20 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:00 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 18h20 | 07:20 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:45 Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße) | 15h40 | 05:25 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:45 Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße) | 15h25 | 05:10 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:10 Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 17h55 | 08:05 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:20 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 17h45 | 08:05 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:35 Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße) | 17h30 | 08:05 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:00 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 17h05 | 08:05 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:40 Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 13h30 | 05:10 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:40 Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 13h45 | 05:25 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
(Berlin -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 16:00 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 12h45 | 04:45 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
(Berlin -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 16:00 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 13h05 | 05:05 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:30 Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) | 12h55 | 05:25 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:30 Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) | 12h40 | 05:10 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
(Berlin -> Prague) · (Prague -> Brno) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 18:00 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 21h15 | 15:15 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 changes | |
FlixBus | 18:00 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 11h25 | 05:25 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
(Berlin -> Prague) · (Prague -> Brno) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 18:00 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 21h35 | 15:35 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2 changes | |
FlixBus | 18:00 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 11h10 | 05:10 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:05 Berlin, Kronprinzessinnenweg (Wannsee) | 19h55 | 14:00 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 changes | |
FlixBus | 18:20 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 11h05 | 05:25 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:20 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 10h50 | 05:10 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:40 Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 12h50 | 07:30 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:40 Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 16h10 | 10:50 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:40 Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 13h10 | 07:50 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 20:00 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 11h50 | 07:50 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:00 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 11h30 | 07:30 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:15 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 11h15 | 07:30 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:15 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 11h35 | 07:50 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:30 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 14h20 | 10:50 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:45 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 14h05 | 10:50 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 22:00 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 12h20 | 10:20 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:00 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 12h00 | 10:00 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:15 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 11h45 | 10:00 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:15 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 12h05 | 10:20 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:20 Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 15h40 | 14:00 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 22:50 Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 12h55 | 11:45 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:50 Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 12h35 | 11:25 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:50 Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 18h55 | 17:45 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:55 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 18h55 | 17:50 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:59 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 15h01 | 14:00 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:15 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 12h55 | 12:10 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:15 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 14h45 | 14:00 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:15 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 13h10 | 12:25 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Berlin to Budapest
Buses from Berlin to Budapest run on average 65 times per day, taking around 11h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £31 by flight.
There are 21 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:04, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 688 km distance in 10h 50m.
Distance 688 km |
Average bus duration 11h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Buses per day 65 |
Direct buses 21 |
Fastest bus 10h 50m |
First bus 00:04 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Infobus, ArdaTur from Berlin to BudapestYou can travel by bus between Berlin to Budapest with FlixBus, Infobus, ArdaTur for as low as £31. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Berlin to Budapest: Journey Details
Buses regularly travel the 870 kilometre distance between Berlin and Budapest, with departures leaving every day. Services are provided by a number of firms, including Eurolines, Berlin Linien Bus, OrangeWays and PostBus. Journey times can last between 12 hours and 21 hours, depending on the service chosen. The earliest buses from Berlin to Budapest leave at around 7:00 a.m., while there are mid-morning services at 11:00 a.m. and an evening departure at 5:00 p.m. as well. Eurolines services require a change in Prague, and OrangeWays travel straight to Budapest.
Taking the Bus from Berlin
PostBus services to Budapest depart from the Berlin Zoo coach stop, which can be found at Hardenbergplatz. This is connected to the rest of Berlin via the Berlin Zoologischer Garten U-Bahn stop, along with regional towns and suburbs via the S-Bahn. OrangeWays and Eurolines buses from Berlin to Budapest depart from Berlin Central Bus Station. The Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof can be found to the west of the city centre, near the Messe Nord S-Bahn stop and the Kaiserdamm U-Bahn stop. Berlin has excellent night bus and train services, so catching early or late departures should be easy.
Getting into Budapest by Bus
The capital of Hungary is an elegant city which has preserved its 18th and 19th century glories. Visitors will be treated to architectural delights like the Fisherman's Bastion, the Church of St. Matthias and the Parliament Building, as well as quirky attractions like the Turkish Baths. All buses from Berlin to Budapest arrive at the city's Népliget bus station. To reach the centre of town, catch the metro from nearby Nagyvárad tér or Ecseri út stations, or take tram route 1, which traces a circular route around the city centre.
FAQs: Berlin to Budapest coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin to Budapest by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Budapest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB), which is located around 6.6 miles (10.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás, located 3.3 miles (5.4 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Berlin and Budapest
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M46, 106, 204 Train: S2, S25, S41, S42
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Vapiano (in the station)
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 120, 123, 142, 147, 245 Metro: U55 Train: S3, S5, S7, S9
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Ostbahnhof (in the station)
- Burgermeister (0.5 km)
- Trattoria Portofino (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 140, 147, 240, 248 Metro: U1, U3 Train: S3, S5, S7, S9
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Berlin (in the station)
- Schnitzel Express (0.5 km)
- Currywurst Haus (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M49, 139 Metro: U2 Train: S41, S42, S46
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 120, 123, 142, 147, 245 Metro: U55 Train: S3, S5, S7, S9
- 05:30-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Népliget (in the station)
- Gulyás Tér (0.5 km)
- Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the entrance.
- Bus: 103, 254E, 901, 918 Metro: M3
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station)
- Bistro Budapest (0.5 km)
- Café Central (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 7, 103, 114, 213, 214 Metro: M4 Train: Suburban Railway
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