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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Berlin to Budapest

Showing times and prices for 10 Jul

Cheapest price

£58

Average price

£67

Fastest journey

10 h 50 m

Average duration

11 h 9 m

Buses per day

Distance

688 km

Cheap tickets

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 £67 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £58.

Fast coaches

Of the 46 buses that leave Berlin for Budapest every day 25 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.

FlixBus

23:1511h45

Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz

11:00Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás

£581One-way

0 changes

FlixBus

21:0011h50

Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)

08:50Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar

£581One-way

0 changes

FlixBus

21:1511h15

Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz

08:30Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás

£581One-way

0 changes

FlixBus

21:0011h30

Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)

08:30Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás

£581One-way

0 changes

FlixBus

23:0012h20

Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)

11:20Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar

£581One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

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 £37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 38m. 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 £37, and a flight costs an average of £27.

Distance: 688 km

Compare bus with

Coach	Most popular Flight	Train
£56 Average Price Cheapest	£131 Average Price	£118 Average Price
12h 7m Average total duration 11h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	5h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*	12h 34m Average total duration 12h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions	2.1 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions	0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest
Most popular bus company	Most popular airline	Most popular train company
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Berlin to Budapest bus times

Showing buses for today, Wednesday 9 July

Last updated at 15:58

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
(Berlin -> Prague) · (Prague -> Brno) · (Prague -> Budapest)	17:00 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)	21h15	14:15 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás	2 changes
FlixBus	17:00 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)	11h25	04:25 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	17:00 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)	11h10	04:10 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás	0 changesdirect
(Berlin -> Prague) · (Prague -> Brno) · (Prague -> Budapest)	17:00 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)	21h35	14:35 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar	2 changes
FlixBus	17:20 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz	11h05	04:25 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	17:20 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz	10h50	04:10 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	19:00 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)	11h50	06:50 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	19:00 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)	11h30	06:30 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	19:15 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz	11h15	06:30 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	19:15 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz	11h35	06:50 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	21:00 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)	12h20	09:20 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	21:00 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)	12h00	09:00 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	21:15 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz	11h45	09:00 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	21:15 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz	12h05	09:20 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	21:50 Berlin, Alexanderplatz	12h55	10:45 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	21:50 Berlin, Alexanderplatz	12h35	10:25 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás	0 changesdirect
FlixBus · FlixBus	22:15 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz	14h15	12:30 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar	1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus	22:15 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz	14h25	12:40 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás	1 change
Thursday 10 July
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus	02:20 Berlin, Hardenbergplatz (Zoologischer Garten)	15h26	17:46 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar	2 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus	02:20 Berlin, Hardenbergplatz (Zoologischer Garten)	15h25	17:45 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás	1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus	02:45 Berlin, Alexanderplatz	15h01	17:46 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar	2 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus	03:10 Berlin, Puschkinallee (S-Treptower Park)	14h35	17:45 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás	1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus	03:10 Berlin, Puschkinallee (S-Treptower Park)	14h36	17:46 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar	2 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus	04:10 Berlin, Alexanderplatz	13h50	18:00 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar	1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus	04:10 Berlin, Alexanderplatz	13h35	17:45 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás	1 change
FlixBus	06:00 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)	11h45	17:45 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	06:00 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)	12h00	18:00 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	06:00 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)	15h10	21:10 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	06:15 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz	11h45	18:00 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	06:15 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz	11h30	17:45 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	07:20 Berlin, Alexanderplatz	12h25	19:45 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	07:20 Berlin, Alexanderplatz	12h10	19:30 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	10:00 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)	11h55	21:55 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	10:00 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)	12h15	22:15 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	10:20 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz	11h55	22:15 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	10:20 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz	11h35	21:55 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás	0 changesdirect
FlixBus · FlixBus	12:45 Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße)	15h40	04:25 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar	1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus	12:45 Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße)	15h25	04:10 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás	1 change
(Berlin -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest)	15:00 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)	12h45	03:45 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás	1 change
(Berlin -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest)	15:00 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)	13h05	04:05 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar	1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus	15:30 Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel)	12h55	04:25 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar	1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus	15:30 Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel)	12h40	04:10 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás	1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus	15:40 Berlin, Alexanderplatz	12h30	04:10 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás	1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus	15:40 Berlin, Alexanderplatz	12h45	04:25 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar	1 change
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Berlin to Budapest

Germany

Hungary

Buses from Berlin to Budapest run on average 68 times per day, taking around 11h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £37 but you can travel from only £27 by flight.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from £27

Distance

688 km

Average bus duration

11h 37m

Cheapest ticket price

£37

Buses per day

Direct buses

Fastest bus

10h 50m

First bus

00:04

Last bus

23:55

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from £27

Coach companies: FlixBus Berlin to Budapest

FlixBus coaches will get you between Berlin and Budapest from £38. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best coach times and tickets for your trip.

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost coach providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance coach at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

Coach information from Berlin to Budapest with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 10 h 50 min
Cheapest Price: £38
FlixBus frequency: 5 a day

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

FAQs: Take the bus from Berlin to Budapest with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Berlin to Budapest.

Cheap coach tickets from Berlin to Budapest can start from as little as £34 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Berlin to Budapest is £53; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by coach from Berlin to Budapest is 10 h 50 min to travel the 427 mile long journey, with around there are 70 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Berlin to Budapest leaves at 11: 20. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Berlin to Budapest leaves at 22: 59.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Berlin to Budapest without having to change trains with FlixBus. There are 19 direct coaches from Berlin to Budapest each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the best Berlin to Budapest coach to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with FlixBus, Arda Tur or Infobus. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services from Berlin to Budapest to compare what amenities they may offer.

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.

The cheapest month to travel from Berlin to Budapest by coach is January.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Berlin and Budapest including taking a train, coach or flight.

No, the coach from Berlin to Budapest has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Berlin to Budapest.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Berlin to Budapest.

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Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Berlin to Budapest.

No, luggage for the coach from Berlin to Budapest needs to be booked in addition.

No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Berlin to Budapest.

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Berlin to Budapest.

No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Berlin to Budapest.

No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Berlin to Budapest.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Berlin and Budapest

Berlin

Budapest

The major coach station for departures in Berlin is Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) for your trip from Berlin to Budapest.

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