The cheapest and fastest coaches from Berlin to Budapest
Cheapest price
£50
Average price
£73
Fastest journey
10 h 50 m
Average duration
11 h 9 m
Buses per day
72
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 £73 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £50.
Of the 72 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 £33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 8m. 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 £33, and a flight costs an average of £18.
Distance: 688 km
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| Coach | Most popular Flight | Train |
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£50 Average Price Cheapest | £205 Average Price | £123 Average Price |
9h 24m Average total duration 8h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 8m Average total duration Fastest 4h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 29m Average total duration 9h 59m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Berlin to Budapest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Budapest coaches for tomorrow, Friday 20 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 05:10 Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 14h45 | 19:55 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) | 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 | 07:15 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 14h55 | 22:10 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 | |
FlixBus | 10:00 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 13h01 | 23:01 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 12h10 | 23:10 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 11h50 | 22:50 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
6597566 | 11:00 Berlin | 11h50 | 22:50 Budapest | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:20 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 11h50 | 23:10 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:20 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 11h30 | 22:50 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 | 13:50 Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße) | 15h35 | 05:25 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:50 Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße) | 15h20 | 05:10 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:15 Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 17h50 | 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) | 16:15 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 12h50 | 05:05 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
(Berlin -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 16:15 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 12h30 | 04:45 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 18:00 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 11h25 | 05:25 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:00 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 11h10 | 05:10 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:05 Berlin, Kronprinzessinnenweg (Wannsee) | 15h25 | 09:30 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:05 Berlin, Kronprinzessinnenweg (Wannsee) | 16h10 | 10:15 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
(Berlin -> Prague) · (Prague -> Brno) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 18:15 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 21h00 | 15:15 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 changes | |
(Berlin -> Prague) · (Prague -> Brno) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 18:15 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 21h20 | 15:35 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 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 | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 18:39 Berlin Spandau | 14h51 | 09:30 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 18:39 Berlin Spandau | 15h11 | 09:50 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:40 Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 12h50 | 07:30 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:40 Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 15h35 | 10:15 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:40 Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 13h10 | 07:50 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 18:57 Berlin Hbf | 14h33 | 09:30 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 18:57 Berlin Hbf | 14h53 | 09:50 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 19:03 Berlin Südkreuz station | 14h47 | 09:50 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 19:03 Berlin Südkreuz station | 14h27 | 09:30 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 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 | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:12 Berlin Spandau | 14h04 | 10:16 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2 changes | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:12 Berlin Spandau | 14h03 | 10:15 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 changes | |
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 | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:28 Berlin Hbf | 13h48 | 10:16 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2 changes | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:28 Berlin Hbf | 15h42 | 12:10 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 changes | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:28 Berlin Hbf | 13h47 | 10:15 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:30 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 13h45 | 10:15 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:37 Berlin Südkreuz station | 15h33 | 12:10 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 changes | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:37 Berlin Südkreuz station | 13h39 | 10:16 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2 changes | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:37 Berlin Südkreuz station | 13h38 | 10:15 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:45 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 13h30 | 10:15 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 22:00 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 12h10 | 10:10 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:00 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 11h50 | 09:50 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:15 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 11h55 | 10:10 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:15 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 11h35 | 09:50 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
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 · FlixBus | 22:50 Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 16h45 | 15:35 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:59 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 15h36 | 14:35 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Berlin to Budapest
Buses from Berlin to Budapest run on average 66 times per day, taking around 8h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £33 but you can travel from only £18 by flight.
There are 22 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 8h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £33 |
Buses per day 66 |
Direct buses 22 |
Fastest bus 10h 50m |
First bus 00:04 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Infobus, ArdaTur, Ryanair from Berlin to BudapestYou can travel by bus between Berlin to Budapest with FlixBus, Infobus, ArdaTur, Ryanair for as low as £18. 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.

- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- ArdaTur
- Passengers with disabilities receive discounts and priority seating, and folding wheelchairs are transported free of charge with advance registration.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- ArdaTur
- Cancellation policies vary by ticket class, individual trips, or promotions, with refunds ranging from 50% to 100% depending on the time before departure, and no refunds for cancellations less than 24 hours prior.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- ArdaTur
- One piece of hand luggage up to 15 kg and two pieces of checked luggage up to 35 kg each are included.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- ArdaTur
- Additional baggage or cargo is accepted for transport if there is free space and for a separate charge.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Berlin and Budapest
- 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: M46, 106, 204 Train: S2, S25, S41, S42
- 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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