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How to get fromCatalonia to Budapestby plane, train (TGV), ferry, car, bus, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Catalonia to Budapest by plane, train (TGV), ferry, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

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    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane BCN - BUD
    6h 6m
    Ft 16,116–57,153

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Augsburg Hbftrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Augsburg Hbf to St.Poelten Hbftrain train 963 / ...
    4. Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to Wien Hbftrain train Rjx / ...
    5. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain train Ec
    22h 53m
    Ft 171,015–300,753

  3. Ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Port de Barcelona to Port of Genoaferry ferry
    2. Drive from Port of Genoa to Budapestcar car
    23h 39m
    Ft 90,710–132,693

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus bus 1922
    29h 41m
    Ft 60,000–95,000

  5. Fly to Vienna International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane plane BCN - VIE
    2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain train
    7h 47m
    Ft 23,686–108,903

  6. Fly to Bratislava Airport, train

    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bratislava Airport (BTS)plane plane BCN - BTS
    2. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Budapest-Nyugatitrain train
    8h 36m
    Ft 16,336–91,403

  7. Bus via Nădlac

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Nădlacbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nădlac to Budapestbus bus
    30h 35m
    Ft 37,463–45,264

  8. Drive  1,813.8 km

    1. Drive from Barcelona to Budapestcar car 1,813.8 km
    19h 40m
    Ft 108,372–156,537

Catalonia to Budapest by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration22h 53mAverage Duration
TicketFt 171,015Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,554.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Catalonia, Spain and Budapest, Hungary?

Ryanair, Wizz Air, and three other airlines fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare De Lyon, Augsburg Hbf, St.Poelten Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 22h 53m.

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