There are 6 ways to get from Budapest to Munich by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare
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Train
best- Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Muenchen Hbftrain Rjx
6h 52m€32–38Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Budapest to Munich638.4 km
8h 8m€29Bus
- Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Munich central bus stationbus 091 / ...
8h 35m€50–110Drive 638.5 km
- Drive from Budapest to Munichcar 638.5 km
6h 8m€97–140Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
- Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BUD - MUC
4h 21m€93–184Train to Vienna International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain
- Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane VIE - MUC
6h 34m€109–348
Budapest to Munich by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Munich is to rideshare which costs €29 and takes 8h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Budapest to Munich is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs €90 - €190.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Munich central bus station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Budapest-Kelenfoeld and arriving at Muenchen Hbf. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 52m.
The distance between Budapest and Munich is 700 km. The road distance is 638.5 km.
The best way to get from Budapest to Munich without a car is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs €32 - €38.
The train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Muenchen Hbf takes 6h 52m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Budapest to Munich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.
Budapest to Munich train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
The best way to get from Budapest to Munich is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs €32 - €38. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 8h 35m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €190 and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Munich, Germany?
Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Muenchen Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €32–38 and the journey takes 6h 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Munich central bus station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €50–90 and the journey takes 8h 35m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Munich International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–230
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Munich International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–180
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Munich International Airport via Graz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85–330
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Munich International Airport via Vienna International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–260
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Munich International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–180
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Munich International Airport via Graz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85–330
- Website
- lufthansa-city.com
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Munich International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–230
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- [email protected]
- Website
- jegy.mav.hu
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Muenchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €32–38
- Website
- https://jegy.mav.hu/
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–14
- Website
- https://jegy.mav.hu/
- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
- *
- €35–55
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- regiojet.com
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- Phone
- _AUSTRIAN_RAILWAYS_(ÖBB)
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–95
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Munich central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Munich central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +36 309 022 495
- [email protected]
- Website
- molnarbusz.hu
Bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Munich central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €60
- Schedules at
- molnarbusz.hu
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Budapest to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Budapest to Munich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.
Budapest to Munich train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Muenchen Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Munich is 638 km. It takes approximately 6h 8m to drive from Budapest to Munich.
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Book your Budapest to Munich bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Budapest and Munich. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.