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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Budapest is to bus via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof which costs 23 000 Ft - 32 000 Ft and takes 18h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Budapest is to train and fly which takes 5h 26m and costs 22 000 Ft - 80 000 Ft.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Budapest?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Heidelberg central train station station and arriving at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Budapest?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Salzburg Hbf and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Budapest?

The distance between Heidelberg and Budapest is 887 km. The road distance is 924.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Budapest without a car is to train which takes 10h 43m and costs 24 000 Ft - 80 000 Ft.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Heidelberg to Budapest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Budapest bus from?

Heidelberg to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heidelberg central train station.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Budapest train from?

Heidelberg to Budapest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Budapest?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Budapest is to train which takes 10h 43m and costs 24 000 Ft - 80 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 29 000 Ft - 41 000 Ft and takes 15h 40m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Budapest bus arrive?

Heidelberg to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

Where does the Heidelberg to Budapest train arrive?

Heidelberg to Budapest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Budapest?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Budapest is 925 km. It takes approximately 8h 46m to drive from Heidelberg to Budapest.

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

Book your Heidelberg to Budapest train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Budapest?

There are 6516+ hotels available in Budapest.

Heidelberg to Budapest - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

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

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Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
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1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane STR - BUD
5h 26m
Ft 22,176–76,640
Train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 62
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbftrain Rjx / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain Ec
10h 43m
Ft 24,610–79,898
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg central train station to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus N965
15h 40m
Ft 29,000–41,000
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain 62 / ...
2. Take the night train from Stuttgart Hbf to Budapest-Keletinighttrain En
15h 3m
Ft 22,226–34,890
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane FRA - BUD
5h 41m
Ft 35,033–94,282
Train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane BSL - BUD
7h 47m
Ft 24,633–102,182
Bus via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
1. Take the bus from Mannheim Central Bus Station to Budapest Nepliget Bus Stationbus Citylines 64
18h 5m
Ft 23,469–31,937
Drive 924.5 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Budapestcar 924.5 km
8h 46m
Ft 51,033–73,714
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Salzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Budapestcar
9h 46m
Ft 76,390–102,563

Heidelberg to Budapest by train

16Weekly Trains

10h 43mAverage Duration

Ft 24,610Cheapest Price

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Distance: 887.1 km
Duration: 5h 26m

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

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 10h 43m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Heidelberg central train station to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar once daily. Tickets cost Ft 29,000–41,000 and the journey takes 15h 40m.

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