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

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Budapest is to fly which costs 19 000 Ft - 55 000 Ft and takes 6h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Budapest is to fly which takes 6h 5m and costs 19 000 Ft - 55 000 Ft.

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Budapest?

No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Méndez Álvaro Estación Sur and arriving at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar via Padua. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Madrid and Budapest?

No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 29m.

How far is it from Madrid to Budapest?

The distance between Madrid and Budapest is 2002 km. The road distance is 2373.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Madrid to Budapest without a car is to train which takes 27h 29m and costs 65 000 Ft - 240 000 Ft.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Madrid to Budapest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Budapest bus from?

Madrid to Budapest bus services, operated by Tabita Tour, depart from Méndez Álvaro Estación Sur station.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Budapest train from?

Madrid to Budapest train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.

Train, bus or fly from Madrid to Budapest?

The best way to get from Madrid to Budapest is to fly which takes 6h 5m and costs 19 000 Ft - 55 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 65 000 Ft - 240 000 Ft and takes 27h 29m, you could also bus, which costs 38 000 Ft - 50 000 Ft and takes 40h 1m.

Where does the Madrid to Budapest bus arrive?

Madrid to Budapest bus services, operated by Tabita Tour, arrive at Padova station.

Where does the Madrid to Budapest train arrive?

Madrid to Budapest train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.

Can I drive from Madrid to Budapest?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Budapest is 2374 km. It takes approximately 25h 22m to drive from Madrid to Budapest.

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

Book your Madrid to Budapest train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Budapest?

There are 6533+ hotels available in Budapest.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Madrid to Budapest by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo, TGV), train, bus, car, 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
best
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane MAD - BUD
6h 5m
Ft 19,582–50,282
Train
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mannheim Hbftrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 62
5. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbftrain Rjx / ...
6. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain Ec
27h 29m
Ft 69,349–232,934
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Marseille St Charlestrain 9725
2. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus 1922
33h 51m
Ft 61,036–89,021
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Madrid to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Salzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Budapestcar
25h
Ft 174,802–245,158
Bus
1. Take the bus from Méndez Álvaro Estación Sur to Padovabus
2. Take the bus from Padua to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus 977 / ...
40h 1m
Ft 38,547–50,096
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur to Zagreb Central Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3419 / ...
2. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Budapest-Delitrain Ic
42h 33m
Ft 42,800–61,376
Drive 2,373.7 km
1. Drive from Madrid to Budapestcar 2,373.7 km
25h 22m
Ft 138,124–199,512

Madrid to Budapest by train

7Weekly Trains

27h 29mAverage Duration

Ft 69,349Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,001.9 km
Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Budapest, Hungary?

Wizz Air, Ryanair, and Iberia fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Mannheim Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 27h 29m.

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