Next available departures

Next departures for Dresden to Budapest on September 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
RegioJet + RegioJet	9:35pm	Hbf., Bayerische Strasse	15h 23m	12:58pm	Kelenföld	Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn + Ceske Drahy	9:10am	Dresden Hbf	9h 18m	6:28pm	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	Fastest
Deutsche Bahn + Ceske Drahy	7:08am	Dresden Hbf	9h 20m	4:28pm	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	No tags
DB Regio Südost + Ceske Drahy	7:59am	Dresden Hbf	10h 29m	6:28pm	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	No tags
	1:10pm	Dresden Hbf	9h 18m	10:28pm	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	No tags
DB Regio Südost + Deutsche Bahn	10:12pm	Dresden Hbf	16h 23m	2:35pm	Budapest Keleti Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + Ceske Drahy	7:08am	Dresden Hbf	9h 20m	4:28pm	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	No tags
DB Regio Südost + Ceske Drahy	7:59am	Dresden Hbf	10h 29m	6:28pm	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Dresden to Budapest on September 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
RegioJet + RegioJet	9:35pm	Hbf., Bayerische Strasse	15h 23m	12:58pm	Kelenföld	Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn + Ceske Drahy	9:10am	Dresden Hbf	9h 18m	6:28pm	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	Fastest
Deutsche Bahn + Ceske Drahy	7:08am	Dresden Hbf	9h 20m	4:28pm	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	No tags
DB Regio Südost + Ceske Drahy	9:59am	Dresden Hbf	10h 29m	8:28pm	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	No tags
	1:10pm	Dresden Hbf	9h 18m	10:28pm	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	No tags
DB Regio Südost + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Bayern	11:12pm	Dresden Hbf	15h 23m	2:35pm	Budapest Keleti Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + Ceske Drahy	7:08am	Dresden Hbf	9h 20m	4:28pm	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	No tags
DB Regio Südost + Ceske Drahy	9:59am	Dresden Hbf	10h 29m	8:28pm	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Dresden to Budapest on September 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Deutsche Bahn + Ceske Drahy	7:08am	Dresden Hbf	9h 20m	4:28pm	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn + Ceske Drahy	9:10am	Dresden Hbf	9h 18m	6:28pm	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	9:35pm	Hbf., Bayerische Strasse	15h 23m	12:58pm	Kelenföld	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + Ceske Drahy	7:08am	Dresden Hbf	9h 20m	4:28pm	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	No tags
DB Regio Südost + Ceske Drahy	7:59am	Dresden Hbf	10h 29m	6:28pm	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	No tags
	1:10pm	Dresden Hbf	9h 18m	10:28pm	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + Ceske Drahy	7:08am	Dresden Hbf	9h 20m	4:28pm	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	No tags
DB Regio Südost + Ceske Drahy	7:59am	Dresden Hbf	10h 29m	6:28pm	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Dresden to Budapest on September 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
RegioJet + RegioJet	9:35pm	Hbf., Bayerische Strasse	15h 23m	12:58pm	Kelenföld	Cheapest
	1:10pm	Dresden Hbf	9h 18m	10:28pm	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	Fastest
Deutsche Bahn + Ceske Drahy	7:08am	Dresden Hbf	9h 20m	4:28pm	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	No tags
DB Regio Südost + Ceske Drahy	7:19am	Dresden Hbf	11h 9m	6:28pm	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	No tags
	1:10pm	Dresden Hbf	9h 18m	10:28pm	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	No tags
DB Regio Südost + Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Bayern	11:12pm	Dresden Hbf	15h 23m	2:35pm	Budapest Keleti Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + Ceske Drahy	7:08am	Dresden Hbf	9h 20m	4:28pm	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	No tags
DB Regio Südost + Ceske Drahy	7:19am	Dresden Hbf	11h 9m	6:28pm	Budapest Nyugati Train Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Dresden to Budapest

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Budapest. The journey takes about 10 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just SEK 378, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19bus per day

10h 30mAverage Duration

559 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceSEK 378 - SEK 1,467	Average Duration10h 30m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceSEK 473 - SEK 2,529	Average Duration10h 20m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Dresden and Budapest?

Dresden

A
Neustadt
Hansastraße 4, 01097 Dresden, Germany
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Budapest

A
Népliget
Budapest, Könyves Kálmán krt. 13, 1097 Hungary
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B
Budapest Airport
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C
Kelenföld
Budapest, Etele tér 11, 1115 Hungary
D
Mexikói út
Budapest, Horvát Boldizsár u. 1, 1142 Hungary
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Train companies

Deutsche Bahn

3.9/511 reviews

Staff4.0

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness3.5

Wi‑Fi2.8

Deutsche Bahn EuroCity

5.0/51 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness5.0

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi5.0

HU train companies:Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, RegioJet, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Deutsche Bahn Regio, Deutsche Bahn ICE, Slovak Rail

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Dresden to Budapest by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Dresden to Budapest?
The cheapest train tickets from Dresden to Budapest start at SEK 473. The average price for this train route is around SEK 868. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Dresden to Budapest?
The average train trip from Dresden to Budapest takes 10h 20m and covers 552 km. The quickest train gets you there in 9h 18m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Dresden to Budapest route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 6 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn EuroCity.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Dresden to Budapest?
The earliest train from Dresden to Budapest departs at 7:08am. The latest train departs at 11:12pm.
What is the best train operator from Dresden to Budapest?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Dresden to Budapest?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn EuroCity has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Dresden to Budapest?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Dresden to Budapest?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

08-31

No data

09-01

SEK 1,360

Today

SEK 1,173

09-03

SEK 1,363

09-04

SEK 821

09-05

SEK 896

09-06

SEK 1,643

09-07

No data

The cheapest trip from Dresden to Budapest was searched and found on Sep 4, 2026 with a price of SEK 821

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Dresden to Budapest, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from SEK 821 to SEK 2,441 for a train ticket from Dresden to Budapest based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at SEK 821 which is on 2026-09-04.