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How to get fromCopenhagen to Budapestby plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Copenhagen to Budapest by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane CPH - BUD
    5h 11m
    Ft 11,831–71,836

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from København H to Hamburg-Altonatrain train Rj
    2. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Budapest-Nyugati putrain train rj 175
    18h 38m
    Ft 36,409–55,409

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus bus N1376 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus bus 260 / ...
    21h 15m
    Ft 45,878–68,260

  4. Train, night train

    1. Take the train from Koebenhavn H to Berlin Hbftrain train Rj
    2. Take the nighttrain from Berlin Hbf to Budapest-Nyugatinighttrain night train En
    20h 19m
    Ft 38,593–41,593

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Köpenhamn H to Malmö, Centralstationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Malmo Svävarenterminal to Brno Benzinaria OMVbus bus
    3. Take the train from Brno Main Train Station to Budapest Délitrain train
    25h 40m
    Ft 51,615–71,167

  6. Drive  1,583.4 km

    1. Drive from Copenhagen to Budapestcar car 1,583.4 km
    14h 56m
    Ft 107,745–155,632

Copenhagen to Budapest by train

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration18h 38mAverage Duration
TicketFt 36,409Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,047.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Copenhagen, Denmark and Budapest, Hungary?

Ryanair, Wizz Air, and four other airlines fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from København H to Budapest-Nyugati pu via Hamburg-Altona in around 18h 38m.

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