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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Budapest is to fly which costs 23 000 Ft - 70 000 Ft and takes 5h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Budapest is to fly which takes 5h 57m and costs 23 000 Ft - 70 000 Ft.

Is there a direct bus between Dublin and Budapest?

No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Budapest. However, there are services departing from The Gresham Hotel and arriving at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station, London Victoria and Praha, Hlavní Nádraží. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 35m.

How far is it from Dublin to Budapest?

The distance between Dublin and Budapest is 1942 km.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Budapest without a car is to ferry and train which takes 31h 17m and costs 110 000 Ft - 220 000 Ft.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Dublin to Budapest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dublin to Budapest bus from?

Dublin to Budapest bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from The Gresham Hotel station.

Where does the Dublin to Budapest bus arrive?

Dublin to Budapest bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Europa Bus Centre station.

What is the time difference between Dublin and Budapest?

Budapest is 1h ahead of Dublin. It is currently 2:08 PM in Dublin and 3:08 PM in Budapest.

Where can I stay near Budapest?

There are 6675+ hotels available in Budapest.

Dublin to Budapest - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Dublin to Budapest by plane, ferry, train, car, car ferry, bus, busferry, or night train

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane DUB - BUD
5h 57m
Ft 23,786–66,853
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Wien Meidlingtrain Nj
5. Take the train from Vienna Meidling Train Station to Budapest-Kelenföldtrain
31h 17m
Ft 112,776–219,184
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Rosslare Harbourcar
2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry
3. Drive from Dunkirk to Budapestcar
39h 49m
Ft 164,931–324,345
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Birmingham to Žilinabus
4. Take the bus from Žilina to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus
43h 59m
Ft 73,276–159,184
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centrebus
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Praha, Hlavní Nádražíbus
5. Take the bus from Praha, Hlavní Nádraží to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus 260 / ...
46h 35m
Ferry, train, night train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
4. Take the night train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
5. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain Ec
31h 20m
Ft 111,126–321,634

Dublin to Budapest by ferry, train, and foot

6Weekly Services

31h 17mAverage Duration

Ft 112,776Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dublin to Budapest.

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Distance: 1,942.4 km
Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Budapest, Hungary?

Aer Lingus, Ryanair, and three other airlines fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) every 4 hours.

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