The cheapest and fastest coaches from Düsseldorf to Budapest
Cheapest price
£64
Average price
£79
Fastest journey
16 h 25 m
Average duration
18 h 39 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
978 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Düsseldorf to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Düsseldorf to Budapest will cost around £79 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £64.
Of the 18 buses that leave Düsseldorf for Budapest every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 978 km distance in an average of 18 h 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 16 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 19 h 35 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 Düsseldorf to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £40, and a flight costs an average of £42.
Distance: 978 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
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£78 Average Price Cheapest | £145 Average Price | £154 Average Price |
19h 8m Average total duration 18h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 29m Average total duration 12h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
1.0 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.9 - 5.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Düsseldorf to Budapest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Düsseldorf to Budapest coaches for today, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:20 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 24h30 | 16:50 Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:20 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 21h15 | 14:35 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:20 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 18h50 | 12:10 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:20 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 19h05 | 12:25 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
(Amsterdam -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 17:50 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 21h25 | 15:15 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
(Amsterdam -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 17:50 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 21h45 | 15:35 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:40 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 25h40 | 22:20 Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:00 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 20h45 | 17:45 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:35 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 22h10 | 19:45 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:35 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 19h35 | 17:10 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:35 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 19h15 | 16:50 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:59 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 21h46 | 20:45 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:59 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 21h31 | 20:30 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 00:25 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 19h20 | 19:45 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 00:25 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 20h20 | 20:45 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 06:15 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 21h05 | 03:20 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 06:15 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 24h15 | 06:30 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 08:15 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 20h55 | 05:10 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 11:45 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 16h25 | 04:10 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:25 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 19h50 | 09:15 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:25 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 22h10 | 11:35 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 13:25 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf | 18h40 | 08:05 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Düsseldorf to Budapest
Buses from Düsseldorf to Budapest run on average 22 times per day, taking around 18h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £40 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 978 km distance in 18h 20m.
Distance 978 km |
Average bus duration 18h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Buses per day 22 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 18h 20m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Karat-S from Düsseldorf to BudapestYou can travel by bus between Düsseldorf to Budapest with FlixBus, Karat-S for as low as £40. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Düsseldorf to Budapest coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf, which is located around 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar, located 5.2 miles (8.4 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Düsseldorf and Budapest
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria im ZOB (in the station)
- Brauerei Schumacher (0.5 km)
- Pizzeria Trattoria Romantica (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 725, 738, 752, 754, 834 Metro: U75, U78, U79 Train: S1, S6, S11
- 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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