Rome2Rio

How to get fromKiel to Budapestby train, plane, bus, car, or car train

Find Transport to Budapest

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Kiel to Budapest by train, plane, bus, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain train
    2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane HAM - BUD
    6h 18m
    Ft 34,725–91,512

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain train Re70 / ...
    2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Budapest-Nyugati putrain train rj 175
    15h 8m
    Ft 29,245–69,412

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus bus 050 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus bus N66 / ...
    20h 50m
    Ft 40,911–69,760

  4. Drive 1,201.1 km

    1. Drive from Kiel to Budapestcar car 1,201.1 km
    11h 12m
    Ft 66,500–96,056

  5. Train, fly to Vienna International Airport

    1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain train
    2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane plane HAM - VIE
    3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain train
    8h 26m
    Ft 40,495–145,212

  6. Drive, car train

    1. Drive from Kiel to Hamburg Hbfcar car
    2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Salzburg Hbfcartrain train
    3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Budapestcar car
    16h 57m
    Ft 73,006–98,231

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Hegyeshalom, orvosi rendelőbus bus
    2. Take the train from Hegyeshalom to Tatabanyatrain train Ec
    3. Take the train from Tatabanya to Budapest-Delitrain train Re / ...
    31h 7m

Kiel to Budapest by train

Calendar9Weekly Trains
Duration15h 8mAverage Duration
TicketFt 29,245Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kiel to Budapest.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,086.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Kiel, Germany and Budapest, Hungary?

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Budapest-Nyugati pu via Hamburg Hbf in around 15h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 20h 50m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Hungary

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers