The cheapest and fastest trains from Düsseldorf to Budapest
Cheapest price
£73
Average price
£156
Fastest journey
11 h 57 m
Average duration
12 h 3 m
Trains per day
34
Distance
978 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 £156 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £73.
To travel from Düsseldorf to Budapest you need to make at least 2 changes.
ICE 646 · ICE 1225 · EC 343 · IC 8719:1014h14Düsseldorf Hbf23:24Budapest-Deli£731One-way3 changes
ICE 105 · ICE 1225 · EC 34310:2713h08Düsseldorf Hbf23:35Budapest Keleti£821One-way2 changes
ICE 105 · ICE 1225 · EC 343 · IC 87110:2712h57Düsseldorf Hbf23:24Budapest-Deli£821One-way3 changes
ICE 225+
RE5+
IC 747+
RJX 26110:4713h42Düsseldorf Hbf0:29Budapest Keleti£921One-way3 changes
ICE 109 · ICE 1229 · REX 7640 · R 991914:2717h07Düsseldorf Hbf7:34Budapest-Deli£991One-way4 changes
ICE 103 · ICE 593 · ICE 583 · RJX 678:2711h57Düsseldorf Hbf20:24Budapest-Deli£1271One-way4 changes
ICE 107 · ICE 597 · ICE 587 · RJX 26112:2712h02Düsseldorf Hbf0:29Budapest Keleti£1091One-way3 changes
ICE 107 · ICE 597+
RJX 26112:2712h02Düsseldorf Hbf0:29Budapest Keleti£1231One-way2 changes
ICE 103 · ICE 593 · ICE 583 · RJX 678:2712h08Düsseldorf Hbf20:35Budapest Keleti£1271One-way3 changes
ICE 105 · ICE 595+
RJX 69+
EC 34110:2712h08Düsseldorf Hbf22:35Budapest Keleti£1621One-way3 changes
Travel Information
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 £46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 7m. 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 £46, and a flight costs an average of £81.
Distance: 978 km
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Live departures
Düsseldorf to Budapest train times
The table below shows live departures for Düsseldorf to Budapest trains for tomorrow, Saturday 6 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RE1+ ICE 827+ RE41+ ICE 21 | 2:48 Düsseldorf Hbf | 13h47 | 16:35 Budapest Keleti | 4 changes | |
RE1+ ICE 827+ RE1 · RJX 63 | 2:48 Düsseldorf Hbf | 13h47 | 16:35 Budapest Keleti | 3 changes | |
RE1+ ICE 911+ EC 115+ IC 645 | 4:44 Düsseldorf Hbf | 13h45 | 18:29 Budapest Keleti | 4 changes | |
RE1+ ICE 911+ EC 115+ RJX 184 | 4:44 Düsseldorf Hbf | 12h45 | 17:29 Budapest Keleti | 4 changes | |
ICE 523 · ICE 1003+ RJX 65 | 4:58 Düsseldorf Hbf | 13h31 | 18:29 Budapest Keleti | 2 changes | |
ICE 103 · ICE 593 · ICE 583 · RJX 67 | On time 8:27 Düsseldorf Hbf | 12h08 | 20:35 Budapest Keleti | 3 changes | |
ICE 103 · ICE 593 · ICE 583 · RJX 67 | On time 8:27 Düsseldorf Hbf | 11h57 | 20:24 Budapest-Deli | 4 changes | |
ICE 103 · ICE 593+ RJX 67 | On time 8:27 Düsseldorf Hbf | 12h08 | 20:35 Budapest Keleti | 2 changes | |
ICE 103 · ICE 593+ RJX 67+ IC 741 | On time 8:27 Düsseldorf Hbf | 13h08 | 21:35 Budapest Keleti | 4 changes | |
ICE 119+ IC 743+ EC 341 | 8:33 Düsseldorf Hbf | 14h02 | 22:35 Budapest Keleti | 2 changes | |
ICE 119+ RJX 165 | 8:33 Düsseldorf Hbf | 13h02 | 21:35 Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
ICE 915+ RE5 · RJX 165 | On time 9:06 Düsseldorf Hbf | 12h29 | 21:35 Budapest Keleti | 2 changes | |
ICE 915+ RE5+ IC 743+ EC 341 | On time 9:06 Düsseldorf Hbf | 13h29 | 22:35 Budapest Keleti | 3 changes | |
ICE 915 · ICE 119 · RJX 165 · IC 861 | On time 9:06 Düsseldorf Hbf | 12h18 | 21:24 Budapest-Deli | 3 changes | |
ICE 915 · ICE 119 · RJX 165 | On time 9:06 Düsseldorf Hbf | 12h29 | 21:35 Budapest Keleti | 2 changes | |
ICE 646 · ICE 1225 · EC 343 · IC 871 | On time 9:10 Düsseldorf Hbf | 14h14 | 23:24 Budapest-Deli | 3 changes | |
ICE 515 · RJX 69 · EC 341 · R 4711 | On time 9:26 Düsseldorf Hbf | 12h53 | 22:19 Budapest-Deli | 3 changes | |
ICE 515 · RJX 69 · EC 341 | On time 9:26 Düsseldorf Hbf | 13h09 | 22:35 Budapest Keleti | 2 changes | |
ICE 515+ RJX 69+ EC 341 | On time 9:26 Düsseldorf Hbf | 13h09 | 22:35 Budapest Keleti | 2 changes | |
ICE 219 · ICE 565 · RJX 69 · EC 341 | On time 9:32 Düsseldorf Hbf | 13h03 | 22:35 Budapest Keleti | 3 changes | |
ICE 219 · ICE 565 · RJX 69 · EC 341 | On time 9:32 Düsseldorf Hbf | 12h47 | 22:19 Budapest-Deli | 4 changes | |
ICE 105 · ICE 1225 · EC 343 | On time 10:27 Düsseldorf Hbf | 13h08 | 23:35 Budapest Keleti | 2 changes | |
ICE 105 · ICE 1225 · EC 343 · IC 871 | On time 10:27 Düsseldorf Hbf | 12h57 | 23:24 Budapest-Deli | 3 changes | |
ICE 105 · ICE 595+ RJX 69+ EC 341 | On time 10:27 Düsseldorf Hbf | 12h08 | 22:35 Budapest Keleti | 3 changes | |
ICE 225+ RE5+ IC 747+ RJX 261 | On time 10:47 Düsseldorf Hbf | 13h42 | 0:29 Budapest Keleti | 3 changes | |
ICE 517+ RJX 261 | On time 11:26 Düsseldorf Hbf | 13h03 | 0:29 Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
ICE 517 · RJX 261 | On time 11:26 Düsseldorf Hbf | 13h03 | 0:29 Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
ICE 107 · ICE 597 · ICE 587 · RJX 261 | On time 12:27 Düsseldorf Hbf | 12h02 | 0:29 Budapest Keleti | 3 changes | |
ICE 107 · ICE 597+ RJX 261 | On time 12:27 Düsseldorf Hbf | 12h02 | 0:29 Budapest Keleti | 2 changes | |
ICE 109 · ICE 1229 · REX 7640 · R 9919 | On time 14:27 Düsseldorf Hbf | 17h07 | 7:34 Budapest-Deli | 4 changes | |
ICE 611+ 79043+ RJ 263 · Bus SV101 | On time 15:26 Düsseldorf Hbf | 17h07 | 8:33 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 8 changes | |
ICE 611+ 79043+ RJ 263 · Bus SV101 | On time 15:26 Düsseldorf Hbf | 17h23 | 8:49 Budapest-Deli | 9 changes | |
ICE 201 · ICE 691+ 79045+ RJ 263 | On time 16:27 Düsseldorf Hbf | 16h06 | 8:33 Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 9 changes | |
ICE 201 · ICE 691+ 79045+ RJ 263 | On time 16:27 Düsseldorf Hbf | 16h22 | 8:49 Budapest-Deli | 10 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Düsseldorf to Budapest
Trains from Düsseldorf to Budapest run on average 11 times per day, taking around 11h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £59 but you can travel from only £46 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 978 km distance in 11h 40m.
Distance 978 km |
Average train duration 11h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £59 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 11h 40m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 70 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | ICE, EuroNight, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Düsseldorf to Budapest trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | ICE, EuroNight, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Düsseldorf and Budapest from £46. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB
ÖBB | ICE
EuroNight
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
FAQs: Düsseldorf to Budapest train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Düsseldorf to Budapest by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Budapest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Düsseldorf and Budapest
- Monday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 21:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 21:00
- Zaxopondeiva Cafe
- Lauren's Cafe
- China Imbiss
- Fu chu yuan
- Hotel Lindenhof
- Hotel Batavia
- Sir Astor
- Lady Astor
- L'Osteria
- Bauernstube Deppe
- Luxor Grill
- McDonald's
- Sheraton Düsseldorf Airport Hotel
- Lindner Airport
- Hotel Maritim
- Telefónica Kantine
- Telefónica Cafeteria
- Snack Point
- Imbiss
- Novotel
- Ibis
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible from Kerepesi út.
- Rosenstein Restaurant
- Huszar Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Hungaria City Center
- Baross City Hotel
- Royal Park Boutique Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for international and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platforms 7-13 for regional trains
- Hall 3: platforms 14-18 for suburban trains
- Metro: Line M2, Line M4
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 24
- Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35
- Located in the passenger hall, approaching the entrance near the international checkout to the left.
- Déli Terasz Söröző
- Ibrahim török büfé
- Vagon Etterem
- Fornetti
- Trio pizza
- Turkish Döner KEBAB
- Déli Mosoly
- Balatonexpressz Étkezőkocsi
- Club D One
- Lokomotív Falatozó
- There are some accessible features including ramps and elevators.
- Mercure Budapest Castle Hill
- Christina Residence Budapest
- ibis Budapest Castle Hill
- Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35
- Located in the passenger hall of the train station, next to the international ticket offices.
- Metro lines: M2 (red)
- Tram lines: 17, 56, 56A, 59, 59A, 59B, 61
- Bus lines: 21, 21A, 39, 102, 139, 140, 140A, N960, N990
- Train lines: IC, IR, S (10, 12, 30, 34, 35, 40, 42), Z30
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Etele tér.
- Restaurant Etele Plaza
- KFC Etele Plaza
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Griff
- Hotel Ventura
- Hotel Berlin
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for international and domestic long-distance trains
- Hall 2: regional and suburban train platforms
- Hall 3: Metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line M4
- Tram: Line 1, Line 19, Line 49
- Bus: Several lines available
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