The cheapest and fastest trains from Munich to Budapest
Cheapest price
£93
Average price
£127
Fastest journey
6 h 51 m
Average duration
6 h 58 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
562 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Munich to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Munich to Budapest will cost around £127 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £93.
Of the 7 trains that leave Munich 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 trains cover the 562 km distance in an average of 6 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 3 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.
EC 111 · RJX 765 · EC 145
EC 217 · RJX 161 · EC 147
EC 113 · RJX 767 · EC 149
RJX 65
RJX 63
RJX 63
RJX 65
EC 113 · RJX 767 · EC 149
EC 111 · RJX 765 · EC 145
EC 217 · RJX 161 · EC 147Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Munich to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, and a flight costs an average of £26.
Distance: 562 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£95 Average Price | £49 Average Price Cheapest | £278 Average Price |
7h 23m Average total duration 6h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 28m Average total duration 9h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Munich to Budapest train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EC 111 · RJX 765 · EC 145 | On time 07:16 Munich Hbf | 7h03 | 14:19 Budapest Keleti | 2 changes | |
RJX 63 | On time 08:28 Munich Hbf | 6h51 | 15:19 Budapest Keleti | 0 changesdirect | |
BRB 79013+ RJX 161 · EC 147 | On time 08:55 Munich Hbf | 7h24 | 16:19 Budapest Keleti | 2 changes | |
EC 217 · RJX 161 · EC 147 | Delayed 09:24 09:16Munich Hbf | 7h03 | 16:19 Budapest Keleti | 2 changes | |
RJX 65 | On time 10:27 Munich Hbf | 6h52 | 17:19 Budapest Keleti | 0 changesdirect | |
BRB 79019+ RJX 767 · EC 149 | On time 10:55 Munich Hbf | 7h24 | 18:19 Budapest Keleti | 2 changes | |
EC 113 · RJX 767 · EC 149 | Delayed 11:24 11:17Munich Hbf | 7h02 | 18:19 Budapest Keleti | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Munich to Budapest
Distance 562 km |
Average train duration 6h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 6h 34m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:42 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, Regiojet, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | S-Bahn, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Westbahn from Munich to Budapest trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB, Regiojet, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | S-Bahn, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Westbahn trains will get you between Munich and Budapest from £26. 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
Regiojet
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
Westbahn
ÖBB | S-Bahn
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
FAQs: Munich to Budapest train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Munich and Budapest
- Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes.
- The station has luggage lockers.
- Cantina Estación Mediterrano
- Rischart Bakery
- Ditsch Pretzels
- backWERK
- Cafe-Shop
- Le Crobag
- Yorma's
- Coffee Fellows
- Dunkin Donuts
- McDonald's
- & many more
- Accessibility equipment, elevators, & mobility service. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- a&o München Hauptbahnhof
- IntercityHotel München
- Sofitel Munich Bayerpost
- There is an information desk located on the main concourse near the food court.
- Monday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Haidhauser Augustiner
- Burger King
- Tassilogarten
- Mitani
- Hilton Munich City
- MOMA1890
- Mk Hotel
- Hotel Pension Christl
- Augustiner Bräustuben
- Peaches
- Subway
- Café Arnulfpark
- Hahn
- Citadines Arnulfpark
- Ibis München City Arnulfpark
- Novotel München City Arnulfpark
- Augustiner Bräustuben
- Lenz
- Das Bad
- Subway
- Theresienhöhe
- Hotel Schweiz
- Hotel Uhland
- Germania
- Zum Brünnstein
- Satyam
- Tout oder Sie
- Ristorante il Padrino
- Holiday Inn Munich - Leuchtenbergring
- Holiday Inn München City Ost
- Holiday Inn Express München City Ost
- Hyperion
- Ratskeller
- Klenze 17
- Trachtenvogl Café-Lounge
- Burger King
- Unsöld's Factory Hotel
- Hotel Domus
- Hotel Mercure München Altstadt
- Hotel Herzog Wilhelm Tannenbaum Nebengebäude
- Haidhauser Augustiner
- Tassilogarten
- Speiserei Volksbad
- Mitani
- Novotel München City
- Hilton Munich City
- MOMA1890
- Living Hotel am Deutschen Museum
- Baumkirchner
- Schneider Bräuhaus
- Kreiller's
- Restaurant Neptun
- Central Hotel-Apart
- Holiday Inn München City Ost
- Holiday Inn Express München City Ost
- Hyperion
- Gaststätte zum fleißigen Gartler
- Görzer's Biergarten
- Wirtshaus Münchner Tram
- VC-Vollwertkost Catering GmbH
- Hotel am Fasangarten
- Gambino hotel CINCINNATI
- La Capannina
- Tre Scalini
- Antica Tropea
- Croatia Grill
- Augustiner Schützengarten
- Mykonos
- Kyprios
- Myra
- Hotel Ambassador
- Hotel Amenity München
- GS Hotel
- Hotel CREO MUNICH City
- Taverna Naxos
- Tou Bakali
- Zum grünen Baum
- Sportgaststätte Obermenzing
- Hotel Villa am Schlosspark
- Monday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Burger King
- McDonald's
- Hunsinger in der Goldenen Gans
- Orexi Taverna
- Guenstigwohnen24.de
- Jagdschloss Residenz
- Hotel Miano
- RAM'S Food Market
- Sushi Sen
- Trattoria Grande
- Brotzeitoase
- 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
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- 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.
- Két Szerecsen
- Menza Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Parlament
- Radisson Blu Béke Hotel
- Hilton Budapest City
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for international trains
- Hall 2: domestic and regional train platforms
- Hall 3: metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line M3
- Tram: Line 4, Line 6
- Bus: Several lines available
- 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 from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Access is available via Mester utca.
- Nándori Cukrászda
- Petrus Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- HUF 200
- Ibis Styles Budapest City
- Hotel Thomas Budapest
- Leonardo Hotel Budapest
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for regional trains
- Hall 2: freight services
- Tram: Line 2, Line 24
- Bus: Several lines available
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