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Compare coach, flight and train for Bonn to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bonn to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £70 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £70, while a flight costs an average of £412.
Distance: 939 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£113 Average Price | £412 Average Price | £70 Average Price Cheapest | £175 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 25m Average total duration 11h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 18h 28m Average total duration 17h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.8 - 5.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Bonn to Budapest
Compare the available ways to get from Bonn to Budapest, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bonn to Budapest:
A coach is £44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Budapest costing on average £113.
A coach is £342 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bonn to Budapest costing on average £412.
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 25m.
Coach takes on average 18h 28m.
Tickets start at around £113 compared to roughly £175 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £63. The journey takes 11h 55m versus 11h 35m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Bonn to Budapest
How to get to Budapest from Bonn by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bonn to Budapest is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

21:25 20h15 Bonn 17:40 Budapest £42 1 One-way 0 changes
Cheapest

21:25 20h15 Bonn 17:40 Budapest £42 1 One-way 0 changes
Fastest

22:15 19h30 Bonn 17:45 Budapest £55 1 One-way 0 changes
Other options

19:25 26h25 Bonn 21:50 Budapest £61 1 One-way 0 changes
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Best day trips from Budapest by train
The most popular day trips by train from Budapest are Szentendre, Esztergom, Eger, Vác and Győr. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Budapest on Omio.


Day trip from Budapest to Esztergom by train

Day trip from Budapest to Eger by train
Why visit Eger for the day?
Eger is a historic town in northern Hungary known for its castle, baroque centre and red wines, especially Egri Bikavér. Thermal baths and Ottoman-era traces give it a relaxed character shaped by regional history and wine culture.

Day trip from Budapest to Vác by train

Day trip from Budapest to Győr by train
Why visit Győr for the day?
Győr is a baroque city in north-west Hungary, known for its handsome old town and riverside setting. Historic churches and lively squares sit alongside a strong industrial identity shaped by Audi Hungaria and the local university.
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This is compared to other travel options from Bonn to Budapest:
A coach is £44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Budapest costing on average £113.
A coach is £342 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bonn to Budapest costing on average £412.
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 25m.
Coach takes on average 18h 28m.
- Around 59 flights per day.
- Around 18 coaches per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bonn and Budapest as scheduled services by coach, flight and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bonn Hbf and arrive in Budapest Keleti.
- Coaches mostly depart from Bonn, Museumsmeile and arrive in Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Budapest by coach.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Budapest by train.
- Travel with KLM, Lufthansa, Lot Polish Airlines, Air France, Turkish Airlines, Eurowings, British Airways, Sas Airways, Austrian Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, KLM Cityhopper, Air Baltic, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Edelweiss Air, Malta Air, Ryanair, CitizenPlane, GetJet Airlines to go to Budapest by flight.
- 2 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Avion Express Malta, Malta Air, Ryanair.
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