How to travel from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Budapest to Frankfurt am Main

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $58. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $58, and a flight costs an average of $27.

Distance: 503 miles (811 km)

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Bus

$150

Average price

$288

Average price

$85

Average price

Cheapest

9h 38m

Average total duration

9h 8m

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30m

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6h 7m

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3h 7m

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3h 0m

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15h 50m

Average total duration

15h 20m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

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2.4 - 4.9kg

CO2 emissions

0.8 - 2.0kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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Lufthansa

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FlixBus

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from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main

How to get from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    01:35PM14h25
    Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
    04:00AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $1031One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    01:35PM14h25
    Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
    04:00AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $1031One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH1337
    11:35AM1h45
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    01:20PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $3991One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • RegioJet a.s.RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague)+Deutsche BahnRJX 766 · ICE 116
    07:58AM11h46
    Budapest-Kelenfoeld
    07:44PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    $2341One-way
    2 transfers
  • ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 142+ÖBB | ICEICE 1220
    10:40AM10h57
    Budapest Keleti
    09:37PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    $3321One-way
    1 transfer
  • ÖBBRJX 62+ÖBB | ICEICE 528
    09:40AM10h22
    Budapest Keleti
    08:02PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    $3851One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    01:15PM14h45
    Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    04:00AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $1041One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:20PM15h10
    Budapest, Krisztina körút / Kosciuszkó Tádé utca
    02:30PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $1141One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    08:30PM18h00
    Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
    02:30PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    $1041One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1339
    02:25PM1h45
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    04:10PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $3991One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH1343
    05:55AM1h45
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    07:40AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $3991One-way
    0 transfers
  • KLMKL1366+German AirwaysKL1821
    01:00PM5h00
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    06:00PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $4321One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main, 100,00% of our customers do not hesitate to choose the flight as their preferred way to travel. Nowadays, passengers who want to fly around Europe have more options than ever before. With dozens of budget airlines covering several routes which connect to virtually all European countries, taking a flight to reach your desired destination is easy and inexpensive. The low fares and the short flight time are, among others, some of the reasons why our users choose the airplane as the best way to get from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main, even if they have to face baggage limitations and long lines at check-in and security control. You can book your flights with Omio to make sure you are always taking the fastest route or getting the best deal. You can also add extra luggage and book securely with several methods of payment such as Apple Pay, PayPal and more.

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FAQs: Travel from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main

Travel to Frankfurt am Main easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Budapest and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main is a flight with an average price of $27 (€22).

This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main:

A flight is $31 (€25) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $58 (€47).

A flight is $46 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $73 (€59).

The fastest way to travel from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 45m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 56m.

Bus takes on average 13h 15m.

The distance from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main is approximately 503 miles (811 km).
The average frequency per day from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main is:
  • Around 50 flights per day.
  • Around 38 buses per day.
  • Around 15 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest and Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main:
  • Flights mostly depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Budapest Keleti and arrive in Frankfurt South station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arrive in Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Malta Air, Ryanair, Lot Polish Airlines, Austrian Airlines, KLM, Condor Flugdienst, Air France, Lufthansa Cityline, Brussels Airlines, Air Baltic, Swiss to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, EuroNight, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), ÖBB | Railjet to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Karat-S, Trans Nicolaescu to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Malta Air, Ryanair.
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Karat-S, Trans Nicolaescu.
Omio customers who travel from Budapest to Frankfurt am Main often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, London, Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Frankfurt am Main and these popular destinations at a great price.
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