Budapest to Berlin train with Deutsche Bahn (EC,ICE,IC,RE,RB)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Budapest to Berlin

Showing times and prices for 15 Jun

Cheapest price

£148

Average price

£179

Fastest journey

11 h 3 m

Average duration

11 h 16 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

688 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train 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 £179 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £148.

Fast trains

To travel from Budapest to Berlin you need to make at least one change.

Deutsche BahnEC 140 · RJX 766 · EC 112 · ICE 1002
08:4011h03
Budapest Keleti
19:43Berlin Hbf
£1481One-way
3 changes
Deutsche BahnEC 144 · RJX 168 · RJ 268 · ICE 1018
12:4011h37
Budapest Keleti
00:17Berlin Hbf
£1481One-way
3 changes
Deutsche BahnEC 142 · RJX 166 · REX 5976 · R 5934
10:4011h13
Budapest Keleti
21:53Berlin Hbf
£1571One-way
5 changes
Deutsche BahnRJX 62 · ICE 1104
09:4011h16
Budapest Keleti
20:56Berlin Hbf
£2221One-way
1 change
Deutsche BahnRJX 64 · ICE 1102
11:4011h12
Budapest Keleti
22:52Berlin Hbf
£2221One-way
1 change

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 5h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg.

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Coach

£80

Average Price

£163

Average Price

£51

Average Price

Cheapest

13h 39m

average duration

13h 9m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

8h 57m

average duration

Fastest

5h 57m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

13h 32m

average duration

13h 2m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

2.1 - 4.1kg

CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.7kg

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Live departures

Budapest to Berlin train times

Showing trains for today, Saturday 14 June
Last updated at 11:31
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
deutsche_bahnRJX 68 · IC 494
On time
13:40 Budapest Keleti
14h51
04:31 Berlin Hbf
1 change
euronightEN 4047617:30 Budapest-Nyugati
12h44
06:14 Berlin Hbf0 changesdirect
euronightEN 50462+obb_intercity_expressICE 80218:40 Budapest Keleti
15h42
10:22 Berlin Hbf1 change
euronightEN 50462+obb_s-bahnS 8+obb_intercity_expressICE 111418:40 Budapest Keleti
14h16
08:56 Berlin Hbf2 changes
deutsche_bahnR 4968 · ER 62 · REX 9846 · ICE 2858
On time
21:25 Budapest-Deli
15h31
12:56 Berlin Hbf
4 changes
deutsche_bahnEC 140 · RJX 766 · EC 112 · ICE 100206:40 Budapest Keleti
11h03
17:43 Berlin Hbf3 changes
deutsche_bahnRJX 62 · ICE 1104
On time
07:40 Budapest Keleti
11h16
18:56 Berlin Hbf
1 change
deutsche_bahnEC 142 · RJX 166 · REX 5976 · R 593408:40 Budapest Keleti
11h13
19:53 Berlin Hbf5 changes
deutsche_bahnRJX 64 · ICE 110209:40 Budapest Keleti
11h12
20:52 Berlin Hbf1 change
deutsche_bahnEC 144 · RJX 168 · RJ 268 · ICE 1018
On time
10:40 Budapest Keleti
11h37
22:17 Berlin Hbf
3 changes

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Budapest to Berlin?

The best time to book your train from Budapest to Berlin is 91 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Budapest to Berlin route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Budapest to Berlin per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Budapest to Berlin.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Budapest to Berlin

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Trains from Budapest to Berlin run on average 12 times per day, taking around 13h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 if you book in advance.
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
Distance
688 km
Average train duration
13h 9m
Cheapest ticket price
£26
Trains per day
12
Fastest train
11h 12m
First train
04:30
Last train
22:25
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

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn, EuroNight and ÖBB | Euro City (EC) trains Budapest to Berlin

Travel from Budapest to Berlin from £26 with Omio’s train partners Deutsche Bahn, EuroNight and ÖBB | Euro City (EC)! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular trip for you.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main operator of train services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Budapest to Berlin train.

Budapest to Berlin train information with Deutsche Bahn:

  • Average Duration: 11 h 13 min
  • Cheapest Price: £36

FAQs: Budapest to Berlin train

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popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Budapest and Berlin

Budapest
Berlin
The major train station for departures in Budapest is Budapest-Nyugati. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Budapest-Nyugati for your trip from Budapest to Berlin.
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Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
platformCount
Number of platforms
17
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Nyugati tér.
Dining
Dining
  • Két Szerecsen
  • Menza Restaurant
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps.
WC
WC
  • HUF 200
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Parlament
  • Radisson Blu Béke Hotel
  • Hilton Budapest City
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Europcar
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for international trains
  • Hall 2: domestic and regional train platforms
  • Hall 3: metro and tram connections
Public transport options for Budapest-Nyugati
  • Metro: Line M3
  • Tram: Line 4, Line 6
  • Bus: Several lines available
The major train station for arrivals in Berlin is Berlin Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Berlin Hbf for your journey to Berlin from Budapest.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 07:00 - 22:00
  • Sun: 08:00 - 22:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free WiFi (30 minutes limit).
Lockers
Lockers
  • Luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
Dining
Dining
  • backWERK
  • Burger King
  • Costa Coffee
  • Dunkin' Donuts
  • Einstein Kaffee
  • Le Crobag
  • McDonald's
  • Hans im Glück
  • Pret A Manger
  • Starbucks
  • & many more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Hotel
Hotel
  • MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
  • IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
  • Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
  • Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
  • Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
  • Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
  • Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
  • Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
  • Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
6 km
Dining
Dining
  • Biertempel 2
  • McDonald's
  • Eis Bär
  • Cafe Mon Cherie
Hotel
Hotel
  • Appartements Eisemann
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Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
6 km
Dining
Dining
  • AVCI Bistro
  • Restaurant Athos
  • Yoko Sushi
  • Payamlino Bistro
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Nova
  • Pension Adamshof
  • Pension Zum Lichtenberger

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