How to travel from Dortmund to Budapest

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Dortmund to Budapest

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Budapest 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 1h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $58, and a flight costs an average of $39.

Distance: 587 miles (946 km)

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Train
Bus

$162

Average price

$157

Average price

$94

Average price

Cheapest

4h 49m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 49m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

14h 25m

Average total duration

13h 55m

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30m

Additional time*

20h 45m

Average total duration

20h 15m

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30m

Additional time*

2.8 - 5.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.3 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.9 - 2.4kg

CO2 emissions

Wizz Air

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Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

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from Dortmund to Budapest

How to get from Dortmund to Budapest by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:15 AM20h55
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    5:10 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    $1141One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:15 AM20h55
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    5:10 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    $1141One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Wizz AirW62292
    2:40 PM1h45
    Dortmund Airport
    4:25 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    $1891One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ÖBBRE11+ÖBB | ICEICE 787 · ICE 1225+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 343
    9:39 AM13h40
    Dortmund Hbf
    11:19 PMBudapest Keleti
    $2471One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 915 · ICE 119 · RJX 165
    8:10 AM13h09
    Dortmund Hbf
    9:19 PMBudapest Keleti
    $2971One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 515 · RJX 69 · EC 341
    8:36 AM13h43
    Dortmund Hbf
    10:19 PMBudapest Keleti
    $3301One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:20 AM19h10
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    9:30 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
    $1291One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:20 AM19h25
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    9:45 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    $1291One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:40 PM19h05
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    7:45 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    $1461One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW9784
    5:40 PM1h45
    Dusseldorf Airport
    7:25 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    $2481One-way
    0 transfers
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO406 · LO535
    7:15 AM4h45
    Dusseldorf Airport
    12:00 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    $2711One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO404 · LO537
    10:25 AM6h30
    Dusseldorf Airport
    4:55 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    $2711One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Dortmund to Budapest

Travel to Budapest 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 Dortmund to Budapest.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Dortmund and Budapest including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Budapest is a flight with an average price of $39 (€32).

This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Budapest:

A flight is $19 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dortmund to Budapest costing on average $58 (€47).

A flight is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Budapest costing on average $61 (€49).

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 40m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Train takes on average 12h 5m.

Bus takes on average 16h 38m.

The distance from Dortmund to Budapest is approximately 587 miles (946 km).
The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Budapest is:
  • Around 26 buses per day.
  • Around 17 flights per day.
  • Around 12 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dortmund to Budapest:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dortmund Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Budapest Keleti.
  • Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dortmund to Budapest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, EuroNight to go to Budapest by train.
  • Travel with Wizz Air, Eurowings to go to Budapest by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Karat-S to go to Budapest by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dortmund to Budapest with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Wizz Air.
  • 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Karat-S.
Omio customers who travel from Dortmund to Budapest often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Prague, Bratislava, Munich, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Budapest and these popular destinations at a great price.
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