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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Helsinki to Budapest

Composite routes from Helsinki to Budapest

Cheapest
23 h 18 min
Car
1935 km.
from $106
Fastest
2 h 36 min
Plane
Other
30 h 1 min
Bus, Train
1458 km.
from $135.59
32 h 3 min
Bus, Train
1458 km.
from $125.76
9 h 9 min
Ferry, Plane
1458 km.
from $188.80
33 h 35 min
1458 km.
from $274.79
34 h 41 min
1458 km.
from $182.26

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Ülemiste Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$291.13

Air Baltic

Website:
airbaltic.com/
Plane from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$120.25–$544.28
Plane from Ülemiste Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$151.89–$759.47

Finnair

Website:
finnair.com/
Plane from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.89–$506.31
Plane from Ülemiste Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.24–$316.44

LOT

Website:
lot.com/
Plane from Ülemiste Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
4h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.89–$291.13

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Warsaw,
Ave. Duration:
18h 25m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$101.26–$151.89
Bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Kaunas,
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.29–$94.93
Bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Tallinn,
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.92–$21.52
Bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Bratislava,
Ave. Duration:
27h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$151.89–$227.84
Bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Budapest-Kelenföld
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38
Bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Krakow,
Ave. Duration:
26h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$139.24–$202.52
Bus from Krakow, MDA Bus Station to Budapest,
Ave. Duration:
6h 56m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$37.97–$53.16

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Budapest-Kelenföld
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38

Eurobusways

Phone:
+36 70 282 1827
Email:
Website:
eurobusways.com/
Bus from Zakopane to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$63.29–$88.60

MajerBus

Phone:
669 060 060
Email:
Website:
majerbus.pl/en/
Bus from MDA dworzec autobusowy to Zakopane
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.33–$9.49

Train operators

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Email:
Website:
regiojet.com/
Bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Budapest-Kelenföld
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.92–$21.52

PKP Intercity

Phone:
703 200 200
Website:
intercity.pl
Train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Budapest-Nyugati
Ave. Duration:
10h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.05–$37.97
Train from Bialystok to Warszawa
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$12.66–$20.25
Train from Warszawa Centralna to Budapest-Nyugati
Ave. Duration:
10h 41m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.05–$37.97

UAB LTG Link

Phone:
+370 700 55 111
Email:
Website:
ltglink.lt/
Train from Kaunas to Białystok
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.19–$24.05
Train from Bialystok to Warszawa
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.13–$15.19

Other operators

Tallink

Phone:
+49 (0)40 547 541 222
Email:
Website:
en.tallink.com/book-a-cruise
Other from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinn
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$45.69

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Budapest is to bus and train via Kaunas which costs $97.83 - $152.17 and takes 32h 3m.

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 28m and costs $59.78 - $250 .

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-Kelenföld via Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D and Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 35m.

How far is it from Helsinki to Budapest?

The distance between Helsinki and Budapest is 1519 km. The road distance is 2410.8 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 1m and costs $108.70 - $163.04 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m 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 28m and costs $59.78 - $250 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $152.17 - $239.13 and takes 33h 35m.

Where does the Helsinki to Budapest bus arrive?

Helsinki to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D station.

What is the time difference between Helsinki and Budapest?

Budapest is 1h behind Helsinki. It is currently 06:03 in Helsinki and 05:03 in Budapest.

Can I drive from Helsinki to Budapest?

Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Budapest is 2411 km. It takes approximately 28h 45m to drive from Helsinki to Budapest.

Which airlines fly from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Airport?

Finnair and Air Baltic offer flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Airport.

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 7020+ hotels available in Budapest. Prices start at $21.13 per night.
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