There are 7 ways to get from Budapest to Berlin by train, plane, bus, night train or car
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Train to Budapest, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Apt • 4h 51m
25€ - 233€
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Fly Budapest to Berlin Tegel • 15h 2m
83€ - 420€
Train to Vienna, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Apt • 6h 59m
58€ - 257€
Train • 11h 2m
45€ - 55€
Bus • 15h 11m
41€ - 56€
Night train • 14h 26m
80€ - 120€
Drive • 8h 7m
90€ - 140€
Budapest to Berlin by train
The train journey time between Budapest and Berlin is around 11h 2m and covers a distance of around 971 km. The fastest train normally takes 11h 2m. Operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), the Budapest to Berlin train service departs from Budapest-Nyugati and arrives in Berlin Hbf. Typically seven trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Budapest to Berlin train schedules
Trains departing Sunday, May 16, 2021
Trains departing Monday, May 17, 2021
Trains departing Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Trains departing Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Trains departing Thursday, May 20, 2021
Trains departing Friday, May 21, 2021
Trains departing Saturday, May 22, 2021
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International entry into Germany from Hungary
- Entry is restricted for citizens and permanent residents of Hungary
Restricted for: Foreign nationals from outside Germany with the above exceptions
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Conditions of entry into Germany from Hungary
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival for all travellers by air
- A negative result for COVID-19 is a condition to end the quarantine obligation earlier. It is tested in quarantine on day 5
- The exact quarantine requirements depend on the regulations in each federal state
- Pre-arrival health declaration
- Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival and 10 day mandatory self quarantine
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- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival for all travellers by air
- A negative result for COVID-19 is a condition to end the quarantine obligation earlier. It is tested in quarantine on day 5
- The exact quarantine requirements depend on the regulations in each federal state
- Pre-arrival health declaration
- Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, entry into Germany from Hungary is currently restricted.
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- Domestic border crossings may be subject to approval, testing and quarantine
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Berlin is 116 117.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Berlin is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Berlin is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 116 117.
Yes, entry into Hungary from Germany is currently restricted.
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Last updated: 11 May 2021
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Berlin is to bus which costs 14 000 Ft - 21 000 Ft and takes 15h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Budapest to Berlin is to train and fly. Taking this option will cost 8 500 Ft - 85 000 Ft and takes 4h 51m.
No, there is no direct bus from Budapest to Berlin station. However, there are services departing from Astoria M and arriving at Berlin Central Bus Station via Budapest Népliget M. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 11m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Budapest-Nyugati and arriving at Berlin Hbf. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 2m.
The distance between Budapest and Berlin is 688 km. The road distance is 871.4 km.
The best way to get from Budapest to Berlin without a car is to train which takes 11h 2m and costs 17 000 Ft - 20 000 Ft.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Budapest to Berlin, including transfers.
Budapest to Berlin bus services, operated by Arda Tur, depart from Budapest Népliget M station.
Budapest to Berlin train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Nyugati station.
The best way to get from Budapest to Berlin is to fly which takes 15h 2m and costs 29 000 Ft - 160 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 17 000 Ft - 20 000 Ft and takes 11h 2m, you could also bus, which costs 14 000 Ft - 21 000 Ft and takes 15h 11m.
- Distance: 688.2 km
- Duration: 4h 51m
What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Berlin, Germany?
Lufthansa, Norwegian Air International and Finnair fly from Budapest to Berlin 4 times a day. Alternatively, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Budapest-Nyugati to Berlin Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost 45€ - 55€ and the journey takes 11h 2m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Budapest to Berlin Brandenburg Apt via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- 180€ - 420€
Flights from Budapest to Berlin Brandenburg Apt via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 180€ - 420€
Flights from Budapest to Berlin Tegel via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 20m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 430€
Flights from Budapest to Berlin Tegel via Frankfurt, Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 490€
Flights from Vienna to Berlin Brandenburg Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 450€
Flights from Vienna to Berlin Brandenburg Apt via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 130€ - 450€
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Budapest to Berlin Brandenburg Apt via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 170€ - 360€
Flights from Vienna to Berlin Brandenburg Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 450€
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Budapest to Berlin Brandenburg Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 18€ - 150€
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Budapest to Berlin Tegel via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 12m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 90€ - 420€
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Budapest to Berlin Brandenburg Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 8€ - 85€
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Vienna to Berlin Brandenburg Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 140€
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
Train from Budapest-Nyugati to Ferihegy
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- 1€ - 2€
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 12€ - 14€
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
Train from Budapest-Nyugati to Berlin Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 55€
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 7€ - 22€
- Website
- RegioJet
- 2nd Class
- 7€ - 10€
- 1st Class
- 14€ - 22€
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- cfrcalatori.ro
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 5€ - 18€
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- 2nd Class
- 5€ - 7€
- 1st Class
- 15€ - 18€
- Website
- bahn.com
Night train from Budapest-Keleti to Berlin Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 80€ - 120€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
- Phone
- 0700 20 544
- Website
- ardatur.bg
Bus from Budapest Népliget M to Berlin Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 55€
- Website
- Arda Tur
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Budapest Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Apt Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 30m.
Budapest to Berlin bus services, operated by Arda Tur, arrive at Berlin Central Bus Station.
Budapest to Berlin train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Berlin Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Berlin is 871 km. It takes approximately 8h 7m to drive from Budapest to Berlin.
Wizz Air, Ryanair, Austrian Airlines and Lufthansa offer flights from Budapest Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Apt Airport.
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