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There are 7 ways to get from Budapest to Berlin by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

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    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane plane BUD - BER
    4h 25m
    €34–153

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati pu to Berlin Hbftrain train rj 174
    10h 59m
    €45–190

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus bus 260 / ...
    12h 10m
    €75–120

  4. Drive  855.2 km

    1. Drive from Budapest to Berlincar car 855.2 km
    8h 1m
    €134–193

  5. Train to Vienna International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain train
    2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane plane VIE - BER
    6h 35m
    €76–306

  6. Train via Berlin Suedkreuz

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Berlin Suedkreuztrain train Rj
    11h 2m
    €129–193

  7. Train via Szob

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Szobtrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Szob to Berlin Hbftrain train 27
    12h 2m
    €155–342

Budapest to Berlin by train

Calendar25Weekly Trains
Duration10h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket€45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 729.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Berlin, Germany?

Wizz Air, Ryanair, and four other airlines fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) operates a train from Budapest-Nyugati pu to Berlin Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €45–85 and the journey takes 10h 59m. Railjet also services this route twice daily.

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