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

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Munich is to rideshare which costs €29 and takes 8h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Munich is to fly and train which takes 4h 37m and costs €90 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Munich?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Munich central bus station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Budapest and Munich?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Budapest-Kelenfoeld and arriving at Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 39m.

How far is it from Budapest to Munich?

The distance between Budapest and Munich is 700 km. The road distance is 638.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Budapest to Munich without a car is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs €31 - €36.

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

The train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 takes 6h 39m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Munich bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Budapest to Munich train from?

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

Train or bus from Budapest to Munich?

The best way to get from Budapest to Munich is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs €31 - €36. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €80 and takes 8h 35m.

Where does the Budapest to Munich bus arrive?

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

Where does the Budapest to Munich train arrive?

Budapest to Munich train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 station.

Can I drive from Budapest to Munich?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Munich is 638 km. It takes approximately 6h 8m to drive from Budapest to Munich.

How do I get a train ticket from Budapest to Munich?

Book your Budapest to Munich train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Budapest to Munich?

Book your Budapest to Munich bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Munich?

There are 1304+ hotels available in Munich.

Can I share a ride from Budapest to Munich?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Budapest and Munich. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Budapest to Munich - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and car train

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train Rjx
6h 39m
€31–36
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Budapest to Munichrideshare 638.4 km
8h 8m
€29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Munich central bus stationbus 091 / ...
8h 35m
€30–80
Drive 638.4 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Munichcar 638.4 km
6h 8m
€93–134
Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt 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 Marienplatztrain
4h 37m
€94–211
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Budapest to Salzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Salzburg Hbf to München Ostcartrain 1392
5h 48m
€174–231
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane VIE - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Marienplatztrain
6h 49m
€105–303

Budapest to Munich by train

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Distance: 699.7 km
Duration: 6h 39m

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

Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 5 times a day. Tickets cost €31–36 and the journey takes 6h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Munich central bus station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–65 and the journey takes 8h 35m. Two other operators also service this route.

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