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 19 000 Ft - 65 000 Ft and takes 6h 20m.

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 6h 20m and costs 19 000 Ft - 65 000 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, ÚAN Florenc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

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 and bus and ferry and bus which takes 2 days 2h and costs 65 000 Ft - 150 000 Ft.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m 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 12:27 AM in Dublin and 1:27 AM in Budapest.

Where can I stay near Budapest?

There are 6557+ hotels available in Budapest.

Dublin to Budapest - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and car ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Dublin to Budapest by plane, car, car ferry, ferry, train, busferry, bus, 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 to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane DUB - BUD
6h 20m
Ft 19,043–65,153
Fly to Vienna International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane DUB - VIE
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain
8h 46m
Ft 18,193–93,953
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 43m
Ft 114,032–324,491
Ferry, train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the busferry from Manchester Piccadilly to Arad, Autogara Transdarabusferry
4. Take the bus from Arad, Autogara Transdara to Budapestbus
2d 2h
Ft 67,332–143,982
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
30h 51m
Ft 114,132–245,982
Fly to Bratislava Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bratislava Airport (BTS)plane DUB - BTS
2. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Budapest-Nyugatitrain
9h 8m
Ft 24,023–104,153
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, ÚAN Florencbus
5. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus 260 / ...
2d 3h

Dublin to Budapest by ferry, train, foot, and night train

3Weekly Services

30h 51mAverage Duration

Ft 114,132Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,942.4 km
Duration: 6h 20m

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

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

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