The cheapest and fastest coaches from Budapest to Berlin
Cheapest price
£43
Average price
£60
Fastest journey
10 h 50 m
Average duration
11 h 14 m
Buses per day
64
Distance
688 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Budapest to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Berlin will cost around £60 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £43.
Of the 64 buses that leave Budapest for Berlin every day 18 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 14 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 30 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.
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Berlin)23:1013h35Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás12:45Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz£431One-way1 change
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Berlin)22:5013h55Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar12:45Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz£431One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus23:3013h25Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar12:55Berlin, Alexanderplatz£481One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus17:5514h30Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás8:25Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz£481One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus23:4513h45Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás13:30Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße)£481One-way1 change
FlixBus23:4510h50Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás10:35Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz£541One-way0 changes
FlixBus23:3011h05Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar10:35Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz£541One-way0 changes
FlixBus23:4511h15Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás11:00Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)£541One-way0 changes
FlixBus23:3011h30Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar11:00Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)£541One-way0 changes
FlixBus9:1011h30Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás20:40Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz£591One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Budapest to Berlin
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Berlin 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 3h 5m. 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 £27.
Distance: 688 km
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| Coach | Most popular Flight | Train |
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£50 Average Price Cheapest | £141 Average Price | £113 Average Price |
13h 19m Average total duration 12h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 44m Average total duration 10h 14m 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
Budapest to Berlin bus times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Berlin coaches for today, Sunday 12 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 16:30 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 12h05 | 4:35 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:30 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 12h30 | 5:00 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:50 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 12h10 | 5:00 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:50 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 11h45 | 4:35 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:45 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 17h45 | 12:30 Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:45 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 17h20 | 12:05 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 19:00 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 12h05 | 7:05 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:00 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 13h20 | 8:20 Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:20 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 13h00 | 8:20 Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 19:20 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 11h45 | 7:05 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:40 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 24h30 | 20:10 Berlin, Hardenbergplatz (Zoologischer Garten) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:40 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 17h45 | 13:25 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:40 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 18h10 | 13:50 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 1 change | |
(Budapest -> Prague) · RJ 1044 (Bratislava -> Prague) · (Brno -> Prague) · (Prague -> Berlin) | 20:50 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 17h55 | 14:45 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 3 changes | |
(Budapest -> Prague) · RJ 1044 (Bratislava -> Prague) · (Brno -> Prague) · (Prague -> Berlin) | 21:10 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 17h35 | 14:45 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 3 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:20 Budapest, Krisztina körút / Kosciuszkó Tádé utca | 15h00 | 12:20 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 21:30 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 11h05 | 8:35 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:30 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 11h30 | 9:00 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:30 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 14h00 | 11:30 Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:30 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 13h30 | 11:00 Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 21:45 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 10h50 | 8:35 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:45 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 13h15 | 11:00 Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:45 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 13h45 | 11:30 Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 21:45 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 11h15 | 9:00 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:45 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 13h50 | 13:35 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:45 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 14h05 | 13:50 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 1 change | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:25 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 15h10 | 17:35 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:25 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 15h30 | 17:55 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:55 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 19h10 | 22:05 Berlin, Kronprinzessinnenweg (Wannsee) | 2 changes | |
FlixBus | 3:30 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 15h35 | 19:05 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:45 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 11h55 | 16:40 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:45 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 12h10 | 16:55 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:05 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 15h20 | 20:25 Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 2 changes | |
FlixBus | 5:05 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 11h35 | 16:40 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:05 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 11h50 | 16:55 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 15h15 | 20:25 Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:35 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 17h50 | 23:25 Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:35 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 18h45 | 0:20 Berlin, Puschkinallee (S-Treptower Park) | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:35 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 16h00 | 21:35 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:35 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 16h20 | 21:55 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 6:45 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 11h55 | 18:40 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:45 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 12h10 | 18:55 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:10 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 11h45 | 18:55 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:10 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 11h30 | 18:40 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:25 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 13h00 | 20:25 Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 0 changesdirect | |
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Bratislava -> Vienna) · (Vienna -> Prague) · (Prague -> Berlin) | 8:50 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 23h55 | 8:45 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 3 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 15h25 | 0:20 Berlin, Puschkinallee (S-Treptower Park) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 14h10 | 23:25 Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 1 change | |
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Bratislava -> Vienna) · (Vienna -> Prague) · (Prague -> Berlin) | 9:15 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 23h30 | 8:45 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 3 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 15h05 | 0:20 Berlin, Puschkinallee (S-Treptower Park) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 17h10 | 3:50 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 17h25 | 4:05 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 16h25 | 3:05 Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:15 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 14h50 | 4:05 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:15 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 14h35 | 3:50 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:35 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 14h30 | 4:05 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:35 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 14h15 | 3:50 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 14:00 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 13h05 | 3:05 Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:20 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 12h45 | 3:05 Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 14:55 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 20h56 | 11:51 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 14:55 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 20h39 | 11:34 Berlin Spandau | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:10 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 14h35 | 5:45 Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:10 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 15h30 | 6:40 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:10 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 20h20 | 11:30 Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße) | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:10 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 15h15 | 6:25 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:40 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 15h00 | 6:40 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:40 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 14h45 | 6:25 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Budapest to Berlin
Buses from Budapest to Berlin run on average 74 times per day, taking around 12h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £33 but you can travel from only £27 by flight.
There are 22 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:04, the last at 23:56. The fastest coach covers the 688 km distance in 10h 50m.
Distance 688 km |
Average bus duration 12h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £33 |
Buses per day 74 |
Direct buses 22 |
Fastest bus 10h 50m |
First bus 0:04 |
Last bus 23:56 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Infobus, ArdaTur from Budapest to BerlinYou can travel by bus between Budapest to Berlin with FlixBus, Infobus, ArdaTur for as low as £27. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Budapest to Berlin: Journey Details
Buses from Budapest to Berlin are operated by Eurolines, orangeways.com, Infobus and Flixbus, with several departures a day between around 6:30 a.m. and about 11:30 p.m. The direct journey takes between 13 and 15 hours, with services running seven days a week.
Taking the Bus from Budapest
Buses from Budapest to Berlin depart from Budapest Nepliget Bus Station, close to the town centre and adjacent to the city's main train station. Budapest is compact enough to explore on foot and has a transport system of buses, Metro and tram, including some night services. A taxi rank is available at Nepliget Bus Station.
Getting into Berlin by Bus
The large, vibrant city of Berlin contains ultra-modern architecture, Communist era buildings and ancient monuments, with the Brandenburg Gate as the city's focal point. The remains of the Berlin Wall and Checkpoint Charlie are visible in Berlin, which spreads along either side of the River Spree. Berlin has a varied cultural and nightlife made up of theatres, museums, galleries and clubs, as well as cabaret and beer cellars. Buses from Budapest to Berlin arrive at either Berlin ZOB am Funkturm Bus Station, or the Berlin Sudkreuz Hauptbahnhof Train Station. Both have excellent transport links to the city by train and bus. Berlin, like all German cities, has an efficient transport network of regional trains, suburban S-Bahn and underground U-Bahn trains, as well as buses, and includes several night bus services at weekends. Taxis are available at both Berlin am Funkturm and Berlin Sudkreuz.
FAQs: Budapest to Berlin coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Berlin 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 Berlin, 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 Budapest and Berlin
- 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
- 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
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