What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest to Kulmbach?

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Kulmbach is to bus which costs €50 - €95 and takes 15h.

What is the fastest way to get from Budapest to Kulmbach?

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Kulmbach is to fly and train which takes 6h 22m and costs €75 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Kulmbach?

No, there is no direct bus from Budapest to Kulmbach. However, there are services departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Kulmbach Bayreuther Straße via Nuremberg central bus station and Bayreuth, Goethestraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h.

Is there a direct train between Budapest and Kulmbach?

No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Kulmbach. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Kelenfoeld and arriving at Kulmbach via Wien Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf and Lichtenfels. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

How far is it from Budapest to Kulmbach?

The distance between Budapest and Kulmbach is 875 km. The road distance is 774.2 km.

How do I travel from Budapest to Kulmbach without a car?

The best way to get from Budapest to Kulmbach without a car is to train via Vienna which takes 9h 45m and costs €110 - €170.

How long does it take to get from Budapest to Kulmbach?

It takes approximately 9h 45m to get from Budapest to Kulmbach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Kulmbach bus from?

Budapest to Kulmbach bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Kulmbach train from?

Budapest to Kulmbach train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.

Train or bus from Budapest to Kulmbach?

The best way to get from Budapest to Kulmbach is to train via Vienna which takes 9h 45m and costs €110 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 15h.

Where does the Budapest to Kulmbach bus arrive?

Budapest to Kulmbach bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nuremberg central bus station.

Where does the Budapest to Kulmbach train arrive?

Budapest to Kulmbach train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Wien Hbf station.

Can I drive from Budapest to Kulmbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Kulmbach is 774 km. It takes approximately 7h 31m to drive from Budapest to Kulmbach.

Where can I stay near Kulmbach?

There are 519+ hotels available in Kulmbach.

Budapest to Kulmbach - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Budapest to Kulmbach by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Vienna
best
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Lichtenfelstrain
9h 45m
€117–166
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Nuremberg central bus stationbus N161 / ...
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Bayreuth central train stationbus FlixBus 234 / ...
15h
€54–92
Drive 774.2 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Kulmbachcar 774.2 km
7h 31m
€115–166
Fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane BUD - NUE
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Lichtenfelstrain
6h 22m
€78–274
Train
1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Rj
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Chebtrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Cheb to Kirchenlaibachtrain
13h 26m
€55–80
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Pilsenbus
2. Take the train from Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi to Chebtrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Cheb to Hof Hbftrain Rb
4. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Kulmbachtrain
16h 10m
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BUD - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Lichtenfelstrain
8h 4m
€142–300
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BUD - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Würzburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Bambergtrain
4. Take the train from Bamberg to Kulmbachtrain
8h 31m
€134–273
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane BUD - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Lichtenfelstrain
9h 19m
€96–226

Budapest to Kulmbach by train

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9h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 874.5 km
Duration: 9h 45m

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

You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Kulmbach via Wien Hbf, Nuernberg Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Lichtenfels in around 9h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Kulmbach Bayreuther Straße via Nuremberg central bus station and Bayreuth, Goethestraße in around 15h.

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