How much is the train ticket from Berlin to Budapest?

The cheapest train tickets from Berlin to Budapest start from NOK 487. The average price for this train route is around NOK 1 256. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure 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 690 km. The quickest train can get 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 serve this route, with 9 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?

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

Which train operator offers 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 NOK 535 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures from Berlin to Budapest on 17 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
Flixtrain + Flixbus	21:37	Berlin Südkreuz	13h 38m	11:15	Budapest Airport (BUD)	Fastest
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
ÖBB + ÖBB	23:28	Berlin Central Station	16h 7m	15:35	Budapest-Keleti	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Budapest on 18 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
	06:36	Berlin Hbf	11h 53m	18:29	Budapest Keleti 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	13h 20m	20:28	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Budapest on 19 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 20 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	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 21 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	21:28	Hauptbahnhof	13h 47m	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 22 May
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
RegioJet + RegioJet	19:00	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	20h 58m	15:58	Kelenföld	Cheapest
DB Fernverkehr + Ceske Drahy	07:28	Berlin Hbf	11h	18:28	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	21:28	Hauptbahnhof	13h 47m	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 23 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 24 May
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	20:13	Berlin Central Station	12h 16m	08:29	Budapest-Nyugati	Cheapest
DB Fernverkehr + Ceske Drahy	07:28	Berlin Hbf	11h	18:28	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	19:00	ZOB Berlin Central Bus Station	17h 58m	12:58	Kelenföld	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	21:28	Hauptbahnhof	13h 47m	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

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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 NOK 392, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

88bus per day

13h 50mAverage duration

692 kmDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceNOK 392 - NOK 1 605	Average duration13h 50m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceNOK 487 - NOK 3 036	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
Budapest Airport
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C
Kelenföld
Budapest, Etele tér 11, 1115 Hungary
D
Mexikói út
Budapest, Horvát Boldizsár u. 1, 1142 Hungary
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Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn

4.1/58 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.0

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi3.1

Deutsche Bahn EuroCity

5.0/51 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness5.0

Cleanliness5.0

WiFi5.0

HU train companies: Deutsche Bahn ICE, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Slovak Rail, WESTbahn

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 differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Berlin to Budapest?
The cheapest train tickets from Berlin to Budapest start from NOK 487. The average price for this train route is around NOK 1 256. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure 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 690 km. The quickest train can get 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 serve this route, with 9 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?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn EuroCity has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator offers 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

15/05

NOK 1 365

16/05

NOK 1 592

Today

NOK 2 637

18/05

NOK 1 137

19/05

NOK 1 137

20/05

NOK 1 137

21/05

NOK 1 592

22/05

NOK 1 819

The cheapest trip from Berlin to Budapest was searched and found on 18 May 2026 with a price of NOK 1 137

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 NOK 1 137 to NOK 3 944 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 NOK 1 137, which is on 2026-05-18.