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Seven ways to Travel from Madrid to Budapest

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Cheapest
By car (2 510 km)
23 h 31 min
2510 km.
from $138
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Train via Dijon
26 h 29 min
1974 km.
from $443.76
Train, Bus
34 h 24 min
1974 km.
from $390.09
Train
28 h 23 min
1970 km.
from $540.92
Bus
38 h 51 min
1974 km.
from $354.39
Bus, Train
42 h 55 min
1973 km.
from $147.45

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$379.73

Iberia

Website:
iberia.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$886.04

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$886.04

Wizz Air

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$75.95–$493.65

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
3h 14m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$59.49–$82.28
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
5h 1m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.29–$88.60
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Marseille
Ave. Duration:
8h 14m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$107.59–$151.89

Renfe AVE

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$88.60

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Dijon
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$40.50–$88.60
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
3h 39m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$107.59–$227.84

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Dijon
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$45.57–$88.60
Train from Dijon Ville to Zuerich
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$69.62–$126.58
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.26–$177.21

iryo

Phone:
+34 910 150 000
Email:
Website:
iryo.eu/es/home
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$37.97–$94.93

Ouigo

Phone:
+34 910 780 990
Website:
ouigo.com/es
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Zuerich Hb to Wien
Ave. Duration:
7h 52m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$189.87
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$45.57–$69.62

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.43–$75.95

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Wien
Ave. Duration:
10h 31m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$75.95–$215.18

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$49.37–$69.62

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Email:
Website:
regiojet.com/
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.02–$41.77

Croatian Railways (HŽPP)

Phone:
060 333 444
Email:
Website:
hzpp.hr/en
Train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
5h 46m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.05–$32.91

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Budapest,
Ave. Duration:
25h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$151.89–$227.84
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Nice
Ave. Duration:
17h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$120.25–$177.21
Bus from Nice Airport to Budapest,
Ave. Duration:
20h 36m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$120.25–$177.21

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur to Zagreb
Ave. Duration:
36h
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$101.26–$164.55

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Budapest is to fly which costs $65.22 - $250 and takes 5h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madrid to Budapest?

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Budapest is to fly which takes 5h 56m and costs $65.22 - $250 .

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Budapest?

No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Estación Sur de Autobuses and arriving at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar via Nice Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Madrid and Budapest?

No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and arriving at Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Dijon Ville, Zuerich Hb and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 29m.

How far is it from Madrid to Budapest?

The distance between Madrid and Budapest is 2002 km. The road distance is 2509.4 km.

How do I travel from Madrid to Budapest without a car?

The best way to get from Madrid to Budapest without a car is to train via Dijon which takes 26h 29m and costs $282.61 - $597.83 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Madrid to Budapest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Budapest bus from?

Madrid to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Budapest train from?

Madrid to Budapest train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha station.

Train, bus or fly from Madrid to Budapest?

The best way to get from Madrid to Budapest is to fly which takes 5h 56m and costs $65.22 - $250 . Alternatively, you can train via Dijon, which costs $282.61 - $597.83 and takes 26h 29m, you could also bus, which costs $206.52 - $304.35 and takes 38h 51m.

Where does the Madrid to Budapest bus arrive?

Madrid to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nice Airport station.

Where does the Madrid to Budapest train arrive?

Madrid to Budapest train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.

Can I drive from Madrid to Budapest?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Budapest is 2509 km. It takes approximately 23h 27m to drive from Madrid to Budapest.

How do I get a train ticket from Madrid to Budapest?

Book your Madrid to Budapest train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Madrid to Budapest?

Book your Madrid 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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