How to travel from Rotterdam to Budapest

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rotterdam to Budapest

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $68. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 1.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $68, and a train costs an average of $97.

Distance: 717 miles (1154 km)

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Flight

$222

Average price

$115

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Cheapest

$121

Average price

15h 46m

Average total duration

15h 16m

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30m

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21h 44m

Average total duration

21h 14m

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5h 5m

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2h 5m

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3h 0m

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0.3 - 1.0kg

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1.2 - 2.9kg

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Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

FlixBus

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Ryanair

Most popular airline

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from Rotterdam to Budapest

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    5:50 PM24h00
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    5:50 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
    $1661One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    10:00 PM33h30
    Rotterdam, Zuidplein
    7:30 AMBudapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér
    $1471One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • RyanairFR 55
    3:35 PM2h00
    Brussels South Charleroi Airport
    5:35 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    $2331One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 1131 · IC 3529 · 20077 · ICE 627
    9:15 AM15h04
    Rotterdam Centraal
    12:19 AMBudapest Keleti
    $2571One-way
    4 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    12:25 PM27h10
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    3:35 PMBudapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér
    $1611One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegioJet a.s.(Amsterdam -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest)
    3:15 PM25h00
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    4:15 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
    $1711One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegioJet a.s.(Amsterdam -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest)
    3:15 PM25h20
    Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    4:35 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    $1711One-way
    1 transfer
  • NS International | IC Brussel3539+Sas AirwaysSK548 · SK761
    10:26 AM8h44
    Rotterdam Centraal
    7:10 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    $3071One-way
    2 transfers
  • NS International | IC Brussel3537+Sas AirwaysSK548 · SK761
    9:56 AM9h14
    Rotterdam Centraal
    7:10 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    $3071One-way
    2 transfers
  • NS International | IC Brussel3535+Sas AirwaysSK548 · SK761
    9:26 AM9h44
    Rotterdam Centraal
    7:10 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    $3071One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Budapest.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Rotterdam and Budapest including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Rotterdam to Budapest is a flight with an average price of $23 (€19).

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

A flight is $45 (€37) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rotterdam to Budapest costing on average $68 (€56).

A flight is $74 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Budapest costing on average $97 (€79).

The fastest way to travel from Rotterdam to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 0m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Train takes on average 14h 59m.

Bus takes on average 20h 15m.

The distance from Rotterdam to Budapest is approximately 717 miles (1154 km).
The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Budapest is:
  • Around 43 flights per day.
  • Around 33 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Budapest 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 Rotterdam to Budapest:
  • Flights mostly depart from Brussels South Charleroi Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Budapest Keleti.
  • Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rotterdam to Budapest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, Intercity to go to Budapest by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Budapest by bus.
  • Travel with Ryanair to go to Budapest by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rotterdam to Budapest with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 3 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
Omio customers who travel from Rotterdam 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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