What is the cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Budapest?

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Budapest is to ferry and fly which costs 26 000 Ft - 80 000 Ft and takes 7h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Helsinki to Budapest?

The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Budapest is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs 31 000 Ft - 90 000 Ft.

Is there a direct bus between Helsinki and Budapest?

No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 and arriving at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar via Warsaw, Bus Station West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h.

How far is it from Helsinki to Budapest?

The distance between Helsinki and Budapest is 1518 km.

How do I travel from Helsinki to Budapest without a car?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Budapest without a car is to bus and train which takes 30h 24m and costs 80 000 Ft - 240 000 Ft.

How long does it take to get from Helsinki to Budapest?

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Helsinki to Budapest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helsinki to Budapest bus from?

Helsinki to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 station.

Bus or fly from Helsinki to Budapest?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Budapest is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs 31 000 Ft - 90 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 50 000 Ft - 90 000 Ft and takes 31h.

Where does the Helsinki to Budapest bus arrive?

Helsinki to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Warsaw, Bus Station West.

What is the time difference between Helsinki and Budapest?

Budapest is 1h behind Helsinki. It is currently 9:37 AM in Helsinki and 8:37 AM in Budapest.

How do I get a bus ticket from Helsinki to Budapest?

Book your Helsinki to Budapest bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Budapest?

There are 6948+ hotels available in Budapest.

Helsinki to Budapest - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Helsinki to Budapest by plane, bus, train, car, car ferry, or ferry

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Fly Helsinki Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
best
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane HEL - BUD
5h 35m
Ft 31,494–87,488
Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry
2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane TLL - BUD
7h 56m
Ft 26,266–79,509
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Warsaw, Bus Station Westbus N1206 / ...
2. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Budapest-Nyugatitrain Ic
30h 24m
Ft 81,529–233,194
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Helsinki to Port Of Trelleborgcar
2. Take the car ferry from Trelleborg to Świnoujściecarferry
3. Drive from Swinoujscie to Budapestcar
43h 31m
Ft 221,770–343,557
Fly Helsinki Airport to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane HEL - VIE
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain
7h 58m
Ft 34,774–126,188
Bus
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Warsaw, Bus Station Westbus N1206 / ...
2. Take the bus from Warsaw, Bus Station West to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus 1260 / ...
31h
Ft 52,529–87,194
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
2. Take the bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodnibus
3. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Budapest-Nyugati putrain
31h 40m
Ft 43,327–81,885
Bus via Kraków
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Krakow, MDA Bus Stationbus N1207 / ...
2. Take the bus from Krakow, MDA Bus Station to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus N911 / ...
34h 25m
Ft 56,324–92,481

Helsinki to Budapest by bus and train

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30h 24mAverage Duration

Ft 81,529Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,518.4 km
Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Budapest, Hungary?

Finnair flies from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar via Warsaw, Bus Station West in around 31h.

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