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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Frankfurt Am Main to Budapest

Composite routes from Frankfurt Am Main to Budapest

Cheapest
8 h 30 min
Car
963 km.
from $52
Fastest
1 h 37 min
Plane
Other
14 h 30 min
Bus
811 km.
from €76.09
Details
10 h 32 min
810 km.
from $265.01
5 h 30 min
Train, Plane
810 km.
from $160.60
6 h 16 min
Train, Plane
810 km.
from $203.49

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Frankfurt central train station to Budapest,
Ave. Duration:
14h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$89.06–$127.23

Karat-S

Phone:
+359 2 8120810
Email:
operations@eurolines.bg
Website:
karat-s.com/
Bus from Frankfurt central train station to Budapest,
Ave. Duration:
17h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$127.23–$190.84

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$483.46
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$445.29
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.01–$458.01

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$89.06–$432.57
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$114.50–$521.63

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Frankfurt to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$559.79
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
3h 46m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$89.06–$432.57
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Wednesday to Friday
Estimated price:
$114.50–$521.63

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
3h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.28–$496.18

Wizz Air

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$36.90–$216.28

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Frankfurt to Passau
Ave. Duration:
4h 3m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$89.06–$101.78
Train from Frankfurt to Siegburg
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$45.80–$50.89
Train from Frankfurt to Hauptbahnhof
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$50.89–$57.25

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$45.80–$69.97

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Passau Hbf to Wien
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$63.61–$89.06
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.71–$76.34

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Sued to Wien
Ave. Duration:
8h 25m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$69.97–$216.28

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$49.62–$69.97

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Email:
info@regiojet.cz
Website:
regiojet.com/
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.09–$41.98

ÖBB Intercity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Passau Hbf to Wien
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.97–$114.50

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest?

The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest is to bus which costs $76.09 - $163.04 and takes 14h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest?

The fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest is to fly which takes 4h 27m and costs $108.70 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct bus between Frankfurt am Main and Budapest?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Frankfurt central train station station and arriving at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Frankfurt am Main and Budapest?

No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Passau Hbf and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.

How far is it from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest?

The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Budapest is 865 km. The road distance is 963.8 km.

How do I travel from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest without a car?

The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest without a car is to train which takes 10h 32m and costs $141.30 - $250 .

How long does it take to get from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest?

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt am Main to Budapest bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Frankfurt am Main to Budapest train from?

Frankfurt am Main to Budapest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Frankfurt station.

Train, bus or fly from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest?

The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest is to fly which takes 4h 27m and costs $108.70 - $293.48 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $141.30 - $250 and takes 10h 32m, you could also bus, which costs $76.09 - $163.04 and takes 14h 30m.

Where does the Frankfurt am Main to Budapest bus arrive?

Frankfurt am Main to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

Where does the Frankfurt am Main to Budapest train arrive?

Frankfurt am Main to Budapest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Passau Hbf station.

Can I drive from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest?

Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt am Main to Budapest is 964 km. It takes approximately 8h 24m to drive from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest.

How do I get a train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest?

Book your Frankfurt am Main to Budapest train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest?

Book your Frankfurt am Main to Budapest bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Budapest?

There are 7020+ hotels available in Budapest. Prices start at $21.13 per night.
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