How much does a train ticket cost from Berlin to Budapest?

The cheapest train tickets from Berlin to Budapest start from CLP 44,059. The average price for this train route is around CLP 115,367. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Berlin to Budapest?

The average train journey time from Berlin to Budapest is 12h 13m, covering a distance of 428 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 11h 20m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn EuroCity .

Which train operators serve the Berlin to Budapest route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 12 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn , Deutsche Bahn EuroCity .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Berlin to Budapest?

The earliest train from Berlin to Budapest departs at 06:02. And the latest train departs at 23:28.

Which is the best train operator from Berlin to Budapest?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity , with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Berlin to Budapest?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn EuroCity has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Berlin to Budapest?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Berlin to Budapest?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Berlin to Budapest from CLP 61,391 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures from Berlin to Budapest on 24 May
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	19:57	Hauptbahnhof	14h 53m	10:50	Könyves Kálmán	Cheapest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	21:37	Berlin Südkreuz	13h 38m	11:15	Budapest Airport (BUD)	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	19:00	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	20h 58m	15:58	Kelenföld	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	21:28	Hauptbahnhof	13h 47m	11:15	Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags
DB Fernverkehr + Österreichische Bundesbahnen	21:32	Berlin Ostbahnhof	15h 30m	13:02	Kelenföld	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Budapest on 25 May
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
RegioJet + RegioJet	19:00	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	17h 58m	12:58	Kelenföld	Cheapest
DB Fernverkehr + Ceske Drahy	07:28	Berlin Hbf	11h	18:28	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	19:57	Hauptbahnhof	15h 18m	11:15	Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags
Ostdeutsche Eisenbahn + DB Fernverkehr	06:12	Berlin Ostbahnhof	12h 17m	18:29	Budapest Keleti Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr	08:08	Berlin Ostbahnhof	12h 27m	20:35	Budapest Keleti Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Budapest on 26 May
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
RegioJet + RegioJet	19:00	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	17h 58m	12:58	Kelenföld	Cheapest
DB Fernverkehr + Ceske Drahy	07:28	Berlin Hbf	11h	18:28	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	19:57	Hauptbahnhof	15h 18m	11:15	Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr	06:08	Berlin Ostbahnhof	12h 21m	18:29	Budapest Keleti Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr + Ceske Drahy	07:08	Berlin Ostbahnhof	11h 20m	18:28	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Budapest on 27 May
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
RegioJet + RegioJet	19:00	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	18h 3m	13:03	Kelenföld	Cheapest
DB Fernverkehr + Ceske Drahy	07:28	Berlin Hbf	11h	18:28	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	15:57	Hauptbahnhof	19h 18m	11:15	Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr	06:08	Berlin Ostbahnhof	12h 21m	18:29	Budapest Keleti Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr + Ceske Drahy	07:08	Berlin Ostbahnhof	11h 20m	18:28	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Budapest on 28 May
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
RegioJet + RegioJet	19:00	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	18h 3m	13:03	Kelenföld	Cheapest
DB Fernverkehr + Ceske Drahy	07:28	Berlin Hbf	11h	18:28	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	21:27	Hauptbahnhof	13h 48m	11:15	Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr	06:08	Berlin Ostbahnhof	12h 21m	18:29	Budapest Keleti Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr + Ceske Drahy	07:08	Berlin Ostbahnhof	11h 20m	18:28	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Budapest on 29 May
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
RegioJet + RegioJet	19:00	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	21h 3m	16:03	Kelenföld	Cheapest
DB Fernverkehr + Ceske Drahy	07:28	Berlin Hbf	11h	18:28	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	21:27	Hauptbahnhof	13h 48m	11:15	Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr	06:08	Berlin Ostbahnhof	12h 21m	18:29	Budapest Keleti Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr + Ceske Drahy	07:08	Berlin Ostbahnhof	11h 20m	18:28	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Budapest on 30 May
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
RegioJet + RegioJet	19:00	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	18h 3m	13:03	Kelenföld	Cheapest
DB Fernverkehr + Ceske Drahy	07:28	Berlin Hbf	11h	18:28	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	19:57	Hauptbahnhof	15h 18m	11:15	Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr	06:16	Berlin Ostbahnhof	12h 13m	18:29	Budapest Keleti Train Station	No tags
S-Bahn Berlin + DB Fernverkehr + Ceske Drahy	07:08	Berlin Ostbahnhof	11h 20m	18:28	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Berlin to Budapest

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Budapest. The journey takes about 13 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just CLP 37,729, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

89bus per day

13h 50mAverage duration

429 milesDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceCLP 37,729 - CLP 173,446	Average duration13h 50m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceCLP 44,059 - CLP 294,268	Average duration12h 13m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Berlin and Budapest?

Berlin

A
Berlin Ostbahnhof
Am Ostbahnhof 9, 10243 Berlin, Germany
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B
Hauptbahnhof
Europaplatz 2, 10557 Berlin, Germany
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C
Spandau
Seegefelder Str. 1, 13597 Berlin, Germany
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D
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Masurenallee 6, 14057 Berlin, Germany
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E
Berlin Südkreuz
Hildegard-Knef-Platz, 10829 Berlin, Germany
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F
Alexanderplatz
Alexanderstraße 3, 10178 Berlin, Germany
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Budapest

A
Népliget
Budapest, Könyves Kálmán krt. 13, 1097 Hungary
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B
Kelenföld
Budapest, Etele tér 11, 1115 Hungary
C
Budapest Airport
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D
Mexikói út
Budapest, Horvát Boldizsár u. 1, 1142 Hungary
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Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn

4.0/59 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness3.8

Wi‑Fi2.8

Deutsche Bahn EuroCity

5.0/51 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness5.0

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi5.0

HU train companies: RegioJet, Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Swiss Federal Railways, Slovak Rail

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Berlin to Budapest by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Berlin to Budapest?
The cheapest train tickets from Berlin to Budapest start from CLP 44,059. The average price for this train route is around CLP 115,367. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Berlin to Budapest?
The average train journey time from Berlin to Budapest is 12h 13m, covering a distance of 428 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 11h 20m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn EuroCity.
Which train operators serve the Berlin to Budapest route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 12 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn EuroCity.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Berlin to Budapest?
The earliest train from Berlin to Budapest departs at 06:02. And the latest train departs at 23:28.
Which is the best train operator from Berlin to Budapest?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Berlin to Budapest?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn EuroCity has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Berlin to Budapest?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Berlin to Budapest?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

22/05

CLP 275,923

23/05

CLP 153,179

Today

CLP 153,188

25/05

CLP 83,167

26/05

CLP 131,301

27/05

CLP 109,415

28/05

CLP 131,301

29/05

CLP 153,188

The cheapest trip from Berlin to Budapest was searched and found on 25 May 2026 with a price of CLP 83,167

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Berlin to Budapest as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from CLP 83,167 to CLP 382,430 for a train ticket from Berlin to Budapest based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at CLP 83,167, which is on 2026-05-25.