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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Budapest is to bus which costs 17 000 Ft - 31 000 Ft and takes 16h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Budapest is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs 33 000 Ft - 90 000 Ft.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Budapest?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Budapest station. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Budapest Déli train station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Budapest?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Römisches Theater and arriving at Budapest-Kelenföld via Frankfurt, Passau Hbf and Vienna Meidling Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.

How far is it from Mainz to Budapest?

The distance between Mainz and Budapest is 878 km. The road distance is 967.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Budapest without a car is to train which takes 12h 20m and costs 26 000 Ft - 120 000 Ft.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Mainz to Budapest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Budapest bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Mainz to Budapest train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Mainz to Budapest?

The best way to get from Mainz to Budapest is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs 33 000 Ft - 90 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 26 000 Ft - 120 000 Ft and takes 12h 20m, you could also bus, which costs 17 000 Ft - 31 000 Ft and takes 16h 10m.

Where does the Mainz to Budapest bus arrive?

Mainz to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Budapest Déli train station.

Where does the Mainz to Budapest train arrive?

Mainz to Budapest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Passau Hbf station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Budapest?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Budapest is 968 km. It takes approximately 9h 8m to drive from Mainz to Budapest.

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

Book your Mainz to Budapest train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Budapest?

There are 6644+ hotels available in Budapest.

Mainz to Budapest - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

There are 8 ways to get from Mainz to Budapest by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

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Fly from Frankfurt
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane FRA - BUD
4h 39m
Ft 33,308–87,113
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Budapest Déli train stationbus N161
16h 10m
Ft 17,921–30,114
Train
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Passau Hbftrain 91 / ...
2. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Wien Meidlingtrain Ice
3. Take the train from Vienna Meidling Train Station to Budapest-Kelenföldtrain
12h 20m
Ft 26,428–110,579
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain 22 / ...
3. Take the night train from Stuttgart Hbf to Budapest-Keletinighttrain En
16h 31m
Ft 27,187–49,025
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane STR - BUD
6h 17m
Ft 29,071–90,333
Bus via Budapest Nepliget Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt central to Budapest Nepliget Bus Stationbus Citylines 64
18h 57m
Ft 26,878–38,029
Drive 967.7 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Budapestcar 967.7 km
9h 8m
Ft 55,991–80,876
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Mainz to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Salzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Budapestcar
9h 14m
Ft 77,718–104,148

Mainz to Budapest by train

20Weekly Trains

12h 20mAverage Duration

Ft 26,428Cheapest Price

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Distance: 877.6 km
Duration: 4h 39m

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

Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa, and Austrian Airlines fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Budapest-Kelenföld via Frankfurt, Passau Hbf, Wien Meidling, and Vienna Meidling Train Station in around 12h 20m.

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