- To Berlin from Budapest by train
- How to get from Budapest to Berlin by bus
- Choosing wings
- The car is not a luxury
The two most beautiful European capitals are separated by almost 900 kilometers, and foreign tourists, choosing the route how to get from Budapest to Berlin, often use the services of airlines. But a trip by train or bus can bring a lot of pleasant impressions, because on the way their passengers can see the magnificent landscapes not only of Hungary and Germany, but also of Slovakia, Austria and the Czech Republic, through which the path passes.
To Berlin from Budapest by train
There is no direct train from the Hungarian to the German capital, but with transfers you can get from point A to point B in about 12 hours, taking into account connections. The fare in a class 2 carriage from Budapest to Berlin is about 175 euros. A detailed train schedule, ticket prices, discount options and reservations can be found on the official website of the German railway company - www.bahn.de.
In the Hungarian capital, trains leave from the Eastern Railway Station:
- The station is called Budapest-Keleti and is located at Kerepesi út 2/6, District VIII, 1087 Budapest.
- Travelers can get to the station by trains of the M2 metro line of Budapest or by tram N24. The station you want is called Keleti pályaudvar.
- For passengers waiting for their train, there are currency exchange offices, a post office, luggage storage, shops with souvenirs and food for the trip.
- The station is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
How to get from Budapest to Berlin by bus
900 kilometers by bus may seem like a very tedious undertaking, but tourists traveling in Europe are guaranteed a high level of convenience and comfort:
- All buses are equipped with air conditioning and multimedia systems.
- Individual sockets are equipped for charging telephones and other electronic equipment.
- Convenient cargo compartment allows you to take large luggage with you.
- On the way, passengers can use dry closets.
At the same time, the prices for travel are quite democratic in comparison with the ticket prices offered by the railway companies.
Buses depart from Budapest to Berlin every day, the passengers of which will have to spend about 15 hours on the road. The starting point of the journey is at Budapest Népliget, a station in the city center. Flights go to the Main Train Station or Alexanderplatz in Berlin. Detailed schedule and ticket prices can be found on the official website - www.orangeways.com.
The night bus from Hungary to Germany travels via Vienna and Dresden, and the journey takes only half an hour less than during the day. Estimated cost of travel - from 75 euros.
The Budapest Népliget bus station is located at Könyves Kálmán körút 17, 1101 in Budapest. The easiest way to get there is by bus N 901 or by trains on the blue line M3 of the Budapest metro. Trams NN1 and 1A are also suitable.
Choosing wings
The fastest way to get from Budapest to Berlin is by plane. A direct flight takes only an hour and a half, and the cost of tickets can reach no more than 35 euros in both directions, if booked in advance. Such nice prices are often found at the low-cost Ryanair. It is only slightly more expensive to fly on the wings of Air Berlin. The price of the issue in a successful combination of circumstances does not exceed 70 euros.
The airport of the Hungarian capital is named after Liszt Ferenc and is located just 20 minutes from the city center. You can get to the passenger terminals by bus route N200 for 1.5 euros.
The international airport of the capital of Germany is built just fifteen kilometers from the city center. It is called Tegel and passengers can get from its terminal to the center of Berlin on the airport shuttle TXL. The schedule has been drawn up taking into account the large passenger traffic and buses leave Tegel every 10 minutes throughout the day. The final stop is Alexanderplatz, but you can get off at the Brandenburg Gate and at the Central Station of the German capital. The fare is approximately 2.5 euros, and the journey will take just over 30 minutes.
The cost of a taxi ride from Alexanderplatz and Zoological Garden Station will be 30 and 20 euros, respectively.
The car is not a luxury
Driving your own or rented car across Europe is an excellent vacation scenario for those who prefer independent travel. Do not forget about observance of traffic rules on the roads of Hungary and Germany, because the fines for their violation in the EU countries are very significant.
Leaving Budapest, head east and take the M1 motorway. Remember that some roads in European countries may be toll and you need to purchase a special permit to travel on them. It is called a vignette and its cost for light transport for 10 days is approximately 10 euros in each country. You can clarify the need to purchase a vignette on the website www.autotraveler.ru.
The price of one liter of gasoline in Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Germany ranges from 1.20 to 1.40 euros. The most pleasant fuel prices are offered by filling stations in the area of shopping centers and outlets. On the highway, gasoline is usually 10% more expensive.
All prices in the material are approximate and given as of January 2017. It is better to check the exact fare on the official websites of the carriers.
