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The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Budapest to Dortmund flight route.

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You can catch a direct flight from Budapest to Dortmund on on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday.

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Budapest to Dortmund by train

Travel from Budapest (Hungary) to Dortmund (Germany) by train (947km): schedule and information to the train connection. Compare fares and buy your ticket.

To travel by train from Budapest in Hungary to Dortmund in Germany, a good option is to use a night train. For example from Budapest to Berlin or Munich.

There are three different travel routes. Have a look on them and decide which one fits best for you.

1 Budapest (Hungary) - Dortmund (Germany)

2 budapest (hungary) - berlin (germany) - dortmund (germany), 3 budapest (hungary) - munich (germany) - dortmund (germany).

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1a Travelling from Budapest (Hungary) to Dortmund (Germany)

Train tickets from Budapest and selected other cities in Hungary to Germany are available from Deutsche Bahn (German railways) via the given booking links. There you also find the train schedules. Saver price tickets called "Sparpreis Europa" offer very attractive ticket fares from 39 EUR. These tickets are valid for routes from Hungary via either Slovakia and Czech Republic or via Austria to Germany. If it is not possible to book a saver price ticket from your departure station all the way to Germany, book a first one from Hungarian railways MAV from your departure station to Budapest. Followed by a second ticket from Budapest to Germany.

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Cheap train tickets! Buy your train ticket online on Omio. The easy to use booking system with very good prices and e-tickets.

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train connections: popular connections travelled by other users Dortmund - Budapest / Budapest - Berlin / Budapest - Hamburg / Budapest - Munich / Budapest - Frankfurt am Main / Budapest - Cologne

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2a Travelling from Budapest (Hungary) to Berlin (Germany)

Travel from Budapest to Berlin by train. Train tickets start from 29 EUR. A comfortable overnight train is available. The journey time by the direct day train is 11 hours. The night train offers as cheapest category seats from 29 EUR. More comfortable is a berth in compartments for 4 or 6 persons. Or a sleeper compartment which you can book for one to three persons. The departure time in Budapest is 19:30. The arrival time in Berlin is 09:15. Train ticket fares for the direct day train start from 46,90 EUR. The departure time in Budapest is 07:40. The arrival time in Berlin is 18:40. Find the exact train schedules and buy your ticket via the booking links.

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2b Travelling from Berlin (Germany) to Dortmund (Germany)

Travel in Germany by train at the super saver price ("Super-Sparpreis") from EUR 17.50. This ticket price applies to journeys on long-distance trains (ICE, Intercity, Eurocity) and local trains (RE, RB, IRE, S-Bahn) following or as a feeder. You can find the exact train connection including the timetable and ticket prices via the booking link to Deutsche Bahn. On short distance connections, it is often only possible to purchase a ticket from the local public transport company. This usually works very conveniently via the Deutsche Bahn app.

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night train: Night trains that might be suitable for this trip. ÖBB nightjet NJ295 Munich - Rome / ÖBB nightjet NJ40463 Munich - Venice / ÖBB nightjet NJ491 Hamburg - Vienna / ÖBB nightjet NJ40421 Düsseldorf - Vienna / EN 40457 Berlin - Budapest / EN 50463 Munich - Zagreb / ÖBB nightjet NJ40295 Munich - Milan / ÖBB nightjet NJ40470 Zurich - Hamburg / ÖBB nightjet NJ401 Hamburg - Zurich

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From the “high” north to Germany’s south in under 7 hours

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To travel from Budapest to Munich by train use one of the direct Railjet trains. Train tickets are available as "Sparpreis Europa" (saver price) from 39 EUR. The journey times is about seven hours. The Railjet trains offer at least five direct connections per day. Beside the day trains there is a night train offering seats from 29 EUR. There are first class sleepers available as well. The journey time of the night train is about 9:30 hours. Find ticket prices and schedules via our booking links. The ticket price depends on your travel date.

Where to buy a ticket from Budapest to Munich?

train types: Train types you are likely to travel with. Railjet (RJ)

night train: Night trains that might be suitable for this trip. EN 463 Munich - Budapest / EN 462 Budapest - Munich

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3b Travelling from Munich (Germany) to Dortmund (Germany)

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The quickest bus trip from Budapest to Dortmund takes 18 hours.

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The bus route from Budapest to Dortmund covers 763 miles. FlixBus can bring you from Budapest to Dortmund in 18 hours.

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You can get from Budapest to Dortmund for as little as $72.99. On average, tickets for this connection cost $98.99.

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It couldn't be easier to book your travel from Budapest to Dortmund with FlixBus - and when you book in advance , you can save money too! FlixBus operates in 44 countries connecting 5000 destinations. So no matter where you want to go, we can take you there! Ticket prices cost as little as $72.99 , with an average price of $98.99. To get the cheapest tickets, book online in advance and avoid busy times like weekends and public holidays. The distance between Budapest and Dortmund is 763 miles , which takes as little as 18 hours with our fastest rides. Make your journey even easier with the FlixBus app . All your information will be saved for the next time you travel.

Traveling from Budapest to Dortmund

No matter whether you want to travel first thing in the morning or late at night, you'll find a journey to suit you with 11 rides between Budapest and Dortmund. The first bus is at 6:25 am with the last bus leaving at 11:45 pm . The rides from Budapest to Dortmund take a minimum of 18 hours ; what's more, when you travel by bus, you don't need to worry about traffic or delays en route. Just relax and enjoy the journey with free WiFi and plenty of legroom . You can pick up a bus ticket for just $72.99 - that's way cheaper than traveling by any other method. Buses are also a great choice for environmentally-conscious travelers . We're working towards being 100% carbon neutral and offer all travelers the opportunity to offset their carbon emissions when booking their tickets. Simply select the "CO2 compensation" box when paying online and we'll use all of the money to make a direct impact on the future of sustainable mobility.

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Ready for your journey from Budapest? Budapest is a transport hub with 3 stations and it is seriously well connected with buses to 255 destinations across the country. No matter where you're traveling from, you can find plenty of information on our website or by contacting FlixBus directly for travel information. We'll do our best to make sure you're well-equipped for your journey, so you can experience everything the trip has to offer.

Arriving in Dortmund

Start planning your trip to Dortmund now. Never visited before? Here's all you need to know. Dortmund is one of the best-connected cities, so you're not short on choices of how to get here. 1 is the number of bus stations FlixBus has in Dortmund, connecting 217 cities. Never miss a beat as you sample the sights and culture synonymous with this famous city. Now is the time to hop aboard FlixBus and explore!

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Traveling from Budapest to Dortmund is quick, clean and comfortable - and it couldn't be easier to book a ticket. You can book online via the website, on our app, in person at a FlixShop or using Google Assistant. We accept card payment as well as Paypal, Google Pay and Apple Pay, but there are many more payment options that you can choose from. The easiest way to book your ticket is using our app . You'll be able to make your reservation within seconds and there's no need to print and carry the ticket with you, as your phone will be your ticket. Want to sit beside family or friends or keep the space beside you free? Need easy access to the toilet or a table to get on with some work whilst traveling? You can reserve a seat when you book on the app or website, and you can choose from a variety of seat options including a table seat, panorama seat or extra seat. Once you're settled in your seat, you can sit back and relax with plenty of onboard services to help you make the most of your trip. Most of our buses have onboard Wifi and an entertainment system so you can catch up on your favorite shows or listen to audiobooks. We've also got toilets onboard, as well as power outlets. What's more, you get a generous luggage allowance when you travel with FlixBus with one carry-on bag and one checked bag, so you can bring everything you need for your trip.

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This Central European City Is 'Paris of the East' and Boasts Michelin-Starred Restaurants, Contemporary Museums, and High-End Shopping

Budapest is emerging as Central Europe's most modern city.

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Where to stay, where to see art, where to shop.

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With its history dating back to the Roman times and its grand palaces and cultural institutions, Budapest is one of Europe's most beautiful and architecturally significant capitals. Dubbed "Paris of the East," the Hungarian city comprises Buda and Pest, sitting on the opposite banks of the Danube River, linked by the spectacular Chain Bridge.

The city is recognized for its cultural significance as a UNESCO World Heritage Site , offering spectacular architecture, riverfront views, and thermal baths. But Budapest, while rooted in the past, is also emerging as a modern world-class destination with Michelin-starred restaurants, a globally acclaimed art scene, top-notch hotels, sleek spas, and countless independent boutiques and design shops.

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"Budapest has been an 'over-cultured' city for about a hundred years, with more theatres, symphony orchestras and museums than the country could have afforded," said András Török, a Budapest-based author and lecturer, whose latest book "Budapest Gem" was published by Assouline in April. "Nowadays, Budapest, a city just the right size, offers all the sophistication of much larger cities, especially after the gastro revolution of the mid-2010s."

Read on for a curated list of Budapest's best hotels, restaurants, spas, and galleries that reveal the city's modern spirit. 

Overlooking the Danube River, Felix occupies a stunning neo-renaissance building and a former pumping station for the Royal Palace. The elegant eatery, often frequented by celebrities, boasts multiple dining rooms, including a breezy (and shaded) terrace with spectacular Gresham Palace and Buda Castle vistas. With seasonal, globally-inspired menus and a few year-round classics like oysters and caviar, Felix sources the freshest local ingredients and prime cuts of Australian and Japanese meats. Patrons also enjoy an impressive selection of hundreds of bottles of classic and rare Hungarian and international wines. Try the 1995 Oremus Tokaji Aszu 5 Puttonyos, a sweet dessert wine from Hungary's most renowned wine region, or indulge in a bottle of dry white 2021 Balassa X Czinki Szent Tamás Furmint, the result of a collaboration between one of the country's best vineyards and master sommelier Tamas Czinki, who's behind the restaurant's wine list.

In 2022, the Michelin Guide launched its inaugural Hungary guide, awarding two stars to just two eateries, including the Budapest-based Stand . The cozy downtown restaurant is helmed by award-winning chefs Tamás Széll and Szabina Szulló, whose elaborate dishes are rooted in traditional Hungarian culinary traditions but prepared with modern palates in mind. The result is a fine dining experience that showcases modern techniques and takes guests on a culinary journey around the country in an elegant yet cozy dining room.

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Another highlight of the modern Budapest dining scene is Babel , which, like Stand, has been part of the Michelin Guide for two years. There is something whimsical and homey about its dining room, which features exposed stone walls, lush greenery, and warm wood accents. The eight-course menu is a refined celebration of Central European flavors and ingredients with a touch of Scandinavian minimalism. 

Nightingale by Beefbar , the sleek Art Nouveau restaurant and bar of W Budapest, draws the city's cool crowd. Handcrafted cocktails, live DJ sessions, and shareable plates of Asian and Mediterranean-inspired dishes are complemented by front-row views of the city's Opera House across the street on elegant Andrássy Avenue. 

It's easy to see why luxe hospitality brands love Budapest — the city has no shortage of grand palaces and mansions oozing Old World charm that have been transformed into five-star hotels.

But a roster of new openings blends past and present, marrying the best of two worlds and aesthetics.

W Budapest , which opened its doors in the summer of 2023 and was a finalist on this year's Travel + Leisure It List , is a prime example of the timeless sophistication of the city's historic buildings. Housed in the UNESCO-listed Drechsler Palace on Andrássy Avenue, the property's spectacular interiors reference the building's past — at one point, it served as the headquarters for the Ballet Insitute, so all bathrooms are outfitted with dressing room-like mirrors and lighting fixtures are inspired by delicate pearl earrings that ballerinas wear — with the brand's design-forward approach to hospitality. There are spacious accommodations with custom furnishings, a spa with an indoor heated pool, an impossibly chic hidden speakeasy, and a very Instagram-worthy courtyard covered by a wave-like glass ceiling.

With 84 rooms, the splendid Kozmo Hotel Suites and Spa , falls into the boutique hotel category and bills itself as the "modern reinterpretation of luxury." The five-star property, also housed in a historic landmark building, proves sophistication is in the small details such as Penhaligon toiletries, poster beds, bathtubs, and expansive city views.

Spanning three buildings, Dorothea Hotel, Budapest, Autograph Collection debuted in November 2023 at the heart of the city's downtown, just a few blocks from the Danube River. With 216 rooms, all impeccably furnished by the Milan-based Lissoni & Partners studio and featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, soaking bathtubs, and private balconies, the property's interiors balance old and new.

In recent years, the art landscape in Budapest has changed thanks to the growing recognition of Hungarian artists abroad and the rise of younger Hungarian collectors at home.

"Hungarian people have become more open for contemporary art," Márton Nemes , one of Hungary's most prominent contemporary artists, explained in his downtown Budapest studio. He said more young people are encouraged to pursue careers as professional artists at home. Nemes studied in London and divides his time between New York City and Budapest. His colorful abstract work is currently on view at the Hungarian Pavilion at the Venice Biennale.

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The Hungarian capital's art scene is ripe with galleries and spaces showcasing a diaspora of art media by established and up-and-coming artists. acb Galéria , housed in a neo-Renaissance building a few city blocks from the city's Opera House, was founded in the early 2000s but has since become one of the most prestigious art galleries in Hungary with three exhibition spaces and focuses on emerging local and international artists. (Nemes's work was displayed here in 2023.) 

In September 2021, 37-year-old Hong Kong art collector Queenie Rosita Law opened Q Contemporary , a non-profit art center dedicated to Central and East European art, housed in the elegant 19th-century Rausch Villa on Andrássy Avenue. Law has been a champion of Hungarian art for over a decade after spending time in the region as a student at the prestigious Central St. Martins School of Art and Design in London. The space was renovated and now has whitewashed walls where travelers can peruse some one hundred works of art by dozens of the region's most prominent multidisciplinary contemporary artists like the internationally acclaimed László Fehér, Ilona Keserü, and Mira Brtka. 

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For decades, The Studio of Young Artists' Association has supported Hungary's art professionals, and its FKSE Stúdió, a permanent exhibition space in Budapest's bohemian 7th district on the Pest side, promotes the work of the country's youngest artists and most recent art school graduates. The dynamic space also hosts lectures, discussions, video presentations, and other events where the general public can meet the artists in person.

And among the many galleries and art spaces along Bartók Béla Boulevard on the Buda side, you'll find Godot Intézet (the entrance is through a coffee shop), a small and beautiful gallery space with huge circular windows that regularly showcases art by local newcomers. Godot Intézet is associated with Budapest's Godot Galéria, an Independent Museum for Contemporary Art , which is also a worthy stop.

Nanushka , the sustainable fashion brand with a cult following among fashionistas on both sides of the Atlantic, was founded almost two decades ago in Budapest by Sandra Sándor and is now one of the best-known Hungarian labels worldwide. The company's aesthetic blends traditional Hungarian folklore details with urban simplicity and impeccable craftsmanship. Nanushka's Budapest store is fronted by a trendy coffee shop serving pastries and caffeinated drinks, hinting at the company's lifestyle appeal. The curated boutique collection includes women's and men's wear, including accessories like bags and sunglasses.

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A few steps from Nanushka is the bright and airy boutique of Aeron , another well-known Hungarian brand in fashion circles, offering pieces that showcase its designer's penchant for sustainable practices and materials and exquisite tailoring and timeless design.

On the complete opposite of the creative spectrum is Eszka , whose brightly colored patterns and bold knitwear are designed to boost a wearer's confidence.

And if you need some high-end R&R, head to Omorovicza Insitute . The serene spa and store of the celebrity-favorite beauty brand (Anne Hathaway, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Uma Thurman are fans) uses minerals from the city's thermal waters. Book a detoxifying facial with Omorovicza's Moor mud products that refine and nourish or boost your skin's hydration levels with the brand's Hydrafacial Skin Therapy Session, blending its proprietary healing concentrate for instant glow and rejuvenation.

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