There are 6 ways to get from Budapest to Copenhagen by plane, train, bus, night train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly • 4h 46m
5 alternative options
Train • 19h 43m
Bus via Prague • 20h 25m
Train, night train • 23h 3m
Bus • 26h 50m
Drive • 14h 27m
Budapest to Copenhagen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Copenhagen is to train and night train which costs 36 000 Ft - 47 000 Ft and takes 23h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Budapest to Copenhagen is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs 21 000 Ft - 95 000 Ft.
No, there is no direct bus from Budapest station to Copenhagen station. However, there are services departing from Budapest Kelenföld bus station and arriving at Copenhagen central train station via Praha, ÚAN Florenc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Copenhagen. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Nyugati and arriving at København H via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 43m.
The distance between Budapest and Copenhagen is 1048 km. The road distance is 1630.7 km.
The best way to get from Budapest to Copenhagen without a car is to train which takes 19h 43m and costs 40 000 Ft - 55 000 Ft.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Budapest to Copenhagen, including transfers.
Budapest to Copenhagen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest Kelenföld bus station.
Budapest to Copenhagen train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Nyugati station.
The best way to get from Budapest to Copenhagen is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs 21 000 Ft - 95 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 40 000 Ft - 55 000 Ft and takes 19h 43m, you could also bus via Prague, which costs 36 000 Ft - 75 000 Ft and takes 20h 25m.
- Distance: 1047.7 km
- Duration: 4h 46m
What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Copenhagen, Denmark?
Norwegian Air International, Ryanair and three other airlines fly from Budapest Nepliget bus station to Copenhagen every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Budapest to Copenhagen via Hamburg Hbf in around 19h 43m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Budapest to Copenhagen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 390 kr - 2900 kr
Flights from Budapest to Copenhagen via Prague
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 390 kr - 2900 kr
- Website
- norwegian.com
Flights from Budapest to Copenhagen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 600 kr - 2800 kr
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Budapest to Copenhagen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 410 kr - 2400 kr
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Budapest to Copenhagen via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1400 kr - 4300 kr
- Website
- lot.com
Flights from Budapest to Copenhagen via Warsaw Chopin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 800 kr - 2300 kr
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
Train from Budapest-Nyugati to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 410 kr - 490 kr
- Website
- https://www.mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Budapest-Nyugati to Berlin Gesundbrunnen
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 34m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- 320 kr - 380 kr
- Website
- https://www.mavcsoport.hu/en
Deutsche Bahn’s EuroCity (EC) trains connect German cities to major cities in neighbouring European countries, and are operated in conjunction with their national train company. All EC trains offer First and Standard class; cars are air-conditioned and food and drinks are available onboard. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel. Seat reservations are not compulsory but are recommended for popular routes.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Hamburg Hbf to København H
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 340 kr - 470 kr
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
- Phone
- +46 771-26 00 00
- snalltaget@snalltaget.se
- Website
- snalltaget.se
Night train from Berlin Gesundbrunnen to Oerestad
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 17m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- 350 kr - 490 kr
- Schedules at
- snalltaget.se
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Budapest Kelenföld bus station to Praha, ÚAN Florenc
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 300 kr - 420 kr
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Copenhagen central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 500 kr - 750 kr
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Budapest Népliget bus station to Żywiec, Dworzec Autobusowy
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- 210 kr - 290 kr
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Budapest Kelenfold Bus Station to Praha, ÚAN Florenc
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 190 kr - 280 kr
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- Phone
- 0040 723 450 475
- info@comati-psg.ro
- Website
- comati-psg.ro
Bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Copenhagen Ingerslevsgade
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 800 kr - 950 kr
- Website
- Comati PSG
- Phone
- +48 77 443 44 44
- poczta@sindbad.pl
- Website
- sindbad.pl
Bus from Zywiec to København
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 480 kr - 650 kr
- Website
- https://www.sindbad.pl/en/home
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More Questions & Answers
Budapest to Copenhagen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Copenhagen central train station.
Budapest to Copenhagen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, arrive at København H station.
Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Copenhagen is 1631 km. It takes approximately 14h 27m to drive from Budapest to Copenhagen.
Book your Budapest to Copenhagen bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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