How to get to Budapest from Erfurt

There are 3 options to travel between Erfurt and Budapest including taking a train, coach and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Erfurt to Budapest is a coach with an average price of £70.

This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Budapest:

A coach is £22 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Erfurt to Budapest costing on average £93.

A coach is £30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Budapest costing on average £100.

The fastest way to travel from Erfurt to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 26m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 4m.

Coach takes on average 13h 33m.

The Erfurt to Budapest distance is approximately 698 km.

The average frequency per day from Erfurt to Budapest is:

• Around 14 coaches per day.
• Around 5 trains per day.
• Around 1 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erfurt and Budapest as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Erfurt to Budapest:

• Flights mostly depart from Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Erfurt Hbf and arrive in Budapest Keleti.
• Coaches mostly depart from Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 and arrive in Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Erfurt to Budapest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Malta Air, Ryanair to go to Budapest by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Budapest by coach.
• Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, Deutsche Bahn to go to Budapest by train.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Erfurt to Budapest:

• 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair.

Omio customers who travel from Erfurt to Budapest often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Prague, Bratislava, Munich, Zagreb. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Budapest and these popular destinations at a great price.

To get from Erfurt to Budapest, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.

In Budapest, you can unwind at the Széchenyi Thermal Bath, one of Europe's largest thermal bath complexes. Explore the vibrant Great Market Hall for local foods and crafts, or take a scenic cruise on the Danube River for unique views of the city's landmarks. Visit the House of Terror Museum to learn about Hungary's history under fascist and communist regimes, and enjoy a performance at the stunning Hungarian State Opera House. Don't miss the best sights: Buda Castle offers panoramic views and houses the Budapest History Museum, while the Parliament Building and Fisherman's Bastion provide breathtaking architecture and views. St. Stephen's Basilica offers a grand interior and panoramic dome views, and Heroes' Square is noted for its iconic statues and the Millennium Monument.

Three to four days in Budapest is typically sufficient to explore major attractions such as Buda Castle, the Hungarian Parliament Building, Széchenyi Thermal Bath, and to enjoy the city's vibrant culinary and cultural scene.