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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £69 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £69, while a flight costs an average of £375.
Distance: 978 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£129 Average Price | £375 Average Price | £69 Average Price Cheapest | £184 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 55m Average total duration 12h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 18h 43m Average total duration 18h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.9 - 5.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Budapest to Düsseldorf, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Düsseldorf:
A coach is £60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Düsseldorf costing on average £129.
A coach is £306 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Düsseldorf costing on average £375.
Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 55m.
Coach takes on average 18h 43m.
Tickets start at around £129 compared to roughly £184 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £56. The journey takes 12h 25m versus 12h 2m 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.
How to get to Düsseldorf from Budapest by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Budapest to Düsseldorf is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Düsseldorf are Cologne, Essen, Bonn, Aachen and Dortmund. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Düsseldorf on Omio.
Cologne is known for its towering cathedral, Roman heritage and relaxed Rhineland spirit. Museums, riverfront views and a strong brewing culture give the city an open, sociable feel.
Essen is a Ruhr city known for its industrial heritage and modern cultural scene. The Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex and broad green spaces give it a practical, contemporary character.
Bonn is best known as Beethoven’s birthplace and the former capital of West Germany. Set on the Rhine, it feels calm and cultured, with museums, leafy neighbourhoods and a strong university presence.
Aachen is best known for its cathedral and its close ties to Charlemagne and imperial history. Near the borders with Belgium and the Netherlands, it feels compact, youthful and international, with thermal spa traditions and a busy university scene.
Dortmund is a Ruhr city known for football, brewing heritage and its industrial roots. Former worksites, parks and modern cultural venues give it a practical, lively character.
Travel to Düsseldorf easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Budapest to Düsseldorf.
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Düsseldorf:
A coach is £60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Düsseldorf costing on average £129.
A coach is £306 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Düsseldorf costing on average £375.
Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 55m.
Coach takes on average 18h 43m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest and Düsseldorf as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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