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

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Budapest is to bus and train which costs 30 000 Ft - 60 000 Ft and takes 30h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Budapest is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs 26 000 Ft - 95 000 Ft.

Is there a direct bus between Helsinki and Budapest?

No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 and arriving at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar via Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D and Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 50m.

How far is it from Helsinki to Budapest?

The distance between Helsinki and Budapest is 1521 km.

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

The best way to get from Helsinki to Budapest without a car is to bus and train which takes 30h 54m and costs 30 000 Ft - 60 000 Ft.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Helsinki to Budapest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helsinki to Budapest bus from?

Helsinki to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 station.

Bus or fly from Helsinki to Budapest?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Budapest is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs 26 000 Ft - 95 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 46 000 Ft - 120 000 Ft and takes 33h 50m.

Where does the Helsinki to Budapest bus arrive?

Helsinki to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D station.

What is the time difference between Helsinki and Budapest?

Budapest is 1h behind Helsinki. It is currently 3:57 AM in Helsinki and 2:57 AM in Budapest.

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

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

Where can I stay near Budapest?

There are 6610+ hotels available in Budapest.

Helsinki to Budapest - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Helsinki to Budapest by plane, bus, train, car, car ferry, ferry, shuttle, or car 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 from Helsinki Airport
best
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane HEL - BUD
5h 38m
Ft 26,736–93,436
Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane TLL - BUD
7h 47m
Ft 24,150–101,540
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Warsaw, Bus Station Westbus N1205 / ...
2. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Budapest-Nyugatitrain Ic
30h 54m
Ft 30,199–56,028
Bus, train via Kaunas
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Kaunas, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Kaunas to Białystoktrain
3. Take the train from Bialystok to Warszawa Centralnatrain Ic
4. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Budapest-Nyugatitrain Ic
33h 14m
Ft 44,361–69,496
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Helsinki to Port Of Trelleborgcar
2. Take the car ferry from Trelleborg to Świnoujściecarferry
3. Drive from Swinoujscie to Budapestcar
43h 31m
Ft 224,854–330,789
Bus
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Tallinn, Harbour Terminal Dbus
2. Take the bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivybus
3. Take the bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus 260 / ...
33h 50m
Ft 46,576–118,254
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Tallinn to Krakówbus
3. Take the bus from Jubilat to Zakopane ZDAbus K1
4. Take a shuttle bus from Zakopane to Budapestshuttle
47h 3m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Helsinki to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Budapestcar
43h 24m
Ft 264,503–664,949

Helsinki to Budapest by bus and train

7Weekly Services

30h 54mAverage Duration

Ft 30,199Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,520.7 km
Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Budapest, Hungary?

Finnair flies from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar via Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D and Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy in around 33h 50m.

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