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Taking the train from Munich to Budapest in 6h 45m
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You can expect the journey from Munich to Budapest by train to take around 9h 34m. You’ll usually find around 20 trains per day running on this route, which spans 350 miles (564 km). Once you're onboard, you can sit back and relax, as you won’t need to make any changes on your way to Budapest. Hop on an ÖBB train from Munich to Budapest and you’ll reach your destination in just 6h 45m on the fastest services.
Train tickets from Munich to Budapest are usually cheaper when you book in advance compared to buying them on the day. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
If you’re feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Budapest by train, including our timetable where you can view first and last train times.
Munich to Budapest by train
It takes an average of 7h 12m to travel from Munich to Budapest by train, over a distance of around 350 miles (564 km). There are normally 16 trains per day travelling from Munich to Budapest and tickets for this journey start from £34.06 when you book in advance.
| First train | 00:56 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 18:35 | |
| Departure station | Munich | |
| Arrival station | Budapest | |
| Journey time | From 6h 30m | |
| Distance | 350 miles (564 km) | |
| Frequency | 16 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From £34.06 | |
| Train and bus operators | Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, Flixbus, Citylines, Karat-S (Bus) |
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Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB trains from Munich to Budapest
Deutsche Bahn
ÖBB
The Deutsche Bahn Group is owned by the German State and controls the majority of rail traffic in Germany as well as in many border regions of the country. Every year, Deutsche Bahn transports several million passengers and many stations in Germany are served exclusively by DB trains, including the ICE, IC and EC fleet.
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ÖBB is the major railway company for Austria, subdivided into several subsidiaries, responsible for certain areas of transport, such as long distance and local transport, the operation of postal buses and the transport of goods. Railjet is ÖBB's high-speed train, which travels at speeds of up to 143 mph (230 km/h) and connects the main Austrian cities with Germany, Hungary, Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Italy.
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- Trains in Austria
Cheap train tickets from Munich to Budapest
Book in advance
Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Munich to Budapest by booking early.§
Be flexible with your travel times
Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.
Choose a slower or connecting train
On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!
Look out for special deals
Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.