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In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Brussels Bruxelles-National Airport to Budapest was $39 for a one-way ticket and $65 for a round-trip.

Do I need a passport to fly between Brussels Airport and Budapest?

Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Budapest from Brussels Airport.

Which airports will I be using when flying from Brussels Airport to Budapest?

On your way to Budapest, you’ll fly out from Brussels Bruxelles-National. You’ll be landing at Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Brussels Airport to Budapest?

The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Brussels Airport to Budapest flight route.

Which airline alliances offer flights from Brussels Airport to Budapest?

Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Brussels Airport and Budapest.

On which days can I fly direct from Brussels Airport to Budapest?

You can catch a nonstop flight from Brussels Airport to Budapest on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.

Which is the best airline for flights from Brussels to Budapest, Brussels Airlines or Wizz Air?

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Brussels to Budapest are Brussels Airlines and Wizz Air. With an average price for the route of $212 and an overall rating of 7.3, Brussels Airlines is the most popular choice. Wizz Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $94 and an overall rating of 6.8.

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• Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $49 or less one-way and $116 or less round-trip.

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Food quality is deteriorating each time, last year was very good. I avoid the plane food lately.

Been flying on various airlines, all over the world, for 50+ years. The food on Brussels Air was easily the worst I ever endured.

I felt the overall quality of the plane and food service was less than that of their partner airlines, United. An example was wine was served in paper cups in premium economy class. There was no real silverware, napkins or a welcome kit other than a pillow and blanket.

I have traveled to probably over a hundred locations worldwide, but had only one mixup of airport in Shanghai. Until Iceland and Stockholm. Reykjavik has 2 airports, Stockholm 4 (!). Please indicate clearly when a departure flight is scheduled from an aiport other than the international aiport. That would greatly reduce stress. Thanks

in the front - higher class of business - sitting in the same seat (with one empty in the middle) is not acceptable any more. need the business class to be as we paid for.

More than one hour detail with no explanation and no compensation

my husband's monitor did not work. there was a visibly ill family in my husband's row.

we had to unexpectedly check a bag, the flight was late getting in

There was a two hour delay because of incompetence in scheduling fuel truck. Further, upon arrival in Roanoke, hand baggage was sent to baggage claim. We carry hand baggage because it contains valuable or sensitive materials that we do not want going through the baggage system. This is very poor and United needs to perform better.

The worst experience ever, really. First we had booked a flight at noon with about 6 months in advance. A month before the flight they cancelled it and rescheduled us on a flight a 21:00 hs which would ruin our day completely. Nevertheless, we had no option but to accept as any other option was economically unviable with so short notice. We arrived on time as requested to the airpor. Actually arrived 3 hours earlier. We waited there and it started to be delayed a few minutes, then an hour and a half and so son. Flight ended up boarding at 23:15. Once the doors were closed, the captain announced 1:30 more hours delay to start our trip. Also, as per “international rules” they said they couldn’t offer water or anything alike. After about 30 minutes, and against those rules, they started SELLING WATER BOTTLES FOR 3€ each. 500ml bottles. Flight departed at about 01:44 am and after a go around in Bergamo because he was at about 700 feet AGL and still not stable, the pilot performed a go around, landing at the same runway minutes later. Crew, both pilots and flight attendants, were professional and I told them I feel sorry for them having to deal with this everyday as it’s not their fault, but they’re the visible side of the airline to the passengers. Bags arrived promptly but we took our Uber at 03:55 am. Ryanair, never again! (It could be their slogan, but it’s probably too good for them).

Full flight but no issues. Had priority boarding and everything was fine

This was yet another excellent experience thanks to Ryanair, it's ground crew, cabin crew and air crew. Although our flight was delayed by about 15 minutes due to the late arrival of the inbound flight, the crew did their best to successfully minimise the delay with courtesy and efficiency. I also commend Ryanair for its choice of destination airport in this instance: Seve Ballesteros Airport in Santander is a modern, compact, well-kep and well-organised airport, where passing through security and passport control was a doodle thanks to its friendly and efficient staff. So take a bow, Ryanair - and keep it up!

Flight was late boarding was poor. Economy boarded at the same time as premium. No space overhead for my cabin bag late arrival into Paphos.

This was one of the best travel experiences we've ever had with Ryanair. The flight boarded on time in Dublin, departed on time, and arrived on time in Split, even though the flight was full. The aircraft was clean, and all members of the cabin crew were both friendly and efficient. Even our fellow passengers were well behaved! So top marks to all concerned!

I got denied boarding bevause they said they "ran out of seats on a plane"

50 minute of delay on a flight scheduled after 22pm is really annoying. This was even the only flight departing from Frankfurt Hahn on that evening so the delay was inexcusable

Perfect timing, perfect departure, lovely crew on the ground and in the air.

Θα ήταν καλύτερα να προσφέρουν ένα μπουκάλι νερό δωρεάν και καφέ .

Very unpleasant staff, disgusting service, ignoring requests, refusal to help

Wizz is the worst airline in the world, The firm behavior is similar to the Italian mafia, For booking, check in at the desk and not on line that charge 48euro each, the truly that was included in the confirmation is only half way the continuous flight after the connection is not included although ordered together as on flight with one stop,(no direct flight), they asked for another 58euro each, unbelievable behavior of the staff, actually you feel threatened by them, as I said Italian mafia. Last time ever in my life. Keep out of this airline and enjoy your vacation.

Pierwszy raz odbyłam tak pozytywny lot. Uprzejma, świetna załoga. Kapitana lotu W6 1771 z 6.01.2024, pozytywnie zaskoczył wyraźnym kontaktem i ciekawostkami na temat lotu, jak i informacja o zorzy polarnej zachęcając do zobaczenia przez okana. Delikatne perfekcyjne ladowanie WIELKI SZACUN i GRATULACJE dla KAPITANA!!👏👏👏

After the flight. Waiting to long to get off the plane

Very very very…… uncomfortable seats /does nor reclain/ and so little space /this was 5:30 hours flight- and quite expensive no longer low cost airline/ 5:30 hours flight and no water or snacks was offered anly very expensive sales.

Was denied to enter the previous plane so couldnt make it to this one

Got rejected to enter the plane because i took calming pills. Im scared of flying and i always take it since 12 years and it was never a problem with other airlines.

Shambolic boarding with ZERO information on why there was a delay. Don't treat customers like sheep. Crew good. Aircraft new. Late departure with minimal information from flight deck.

The flight was 1.30 hour late because of the Police checking 4 passengers. This was not Ryanair fault but was quite ennoying.

The boarding process was fast Uncomfortable seats ,do not recline.

My fligh was suddenly canceled and no ine approached me The web response was the only one and it was poor and not satisfactory Wizz did not take care for moving me and my family to another flight instead and simply gave us back the flight credits which i cant do nothing with !!

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• Brussels Airport (BRU) Brussels 21 min 10 km
• Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) Amsterdam 2 hr 23 min 164 km
• Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) Paris 3 hr 8 min 241 km
• Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) Düsseldorf 2 hr 21 min 175 km

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• Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) Budapest 32 min 17 km
• Vienna International Airport (VIE) Vienna 2 hr 19 min 197 km
• M. R. Štefánik Airport Bratislava (BTS) Bratislava 2 hr 15 min 155 km
• Košice International Airport (KSC) (KSC) Košice 2 hr 52 min 208 km

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Whether you’re looking for a grand adventure or just want to get away for a last-minute break, flights from Brussels to Budapest offer the perfect respite. Not only does exploring Budapest provide the chance to make some magical memories, dip into delectable dishes, and tour the local landmarks, but the cheap airfare means you won’t bust your budget. So no matter whether your ideal itinerary involves flying one way, non-stop, or round trip, you’re bound to find flights that match your schedule on Expedia, and at prices that won’t shock your wallet.

Bagging a cheap flight from Brussels to Budapest may mean more dollars to spend on for one-of-a-kind souvenirs when you arrive, but it doesn’t mean you have to skimp on your travel experience, as Expedia offers a sizzling selection of cheap airlines that’ll put you in your happy place on their planes, whether that’s getting lost in a hair-raising airport thriller, dreaming on the passing landscape over a glass of bubbly, or jotting down your vacation bucket list at 38,000 feet. There’s also bound to be plenty of opportunities to snap a few photos of the high life that will make your friends green with envy. After all, enjoying the journey is part of the fun.

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Brussels to Budapest by train

Travel from Brussels (Belgium) to Budapest (Hungary) by train (1129km): schedule and information to the train connection. Compare fares and buy your ticket.

To travel by train from Brussels in Belgiun to Budapest in Hungary you first travel from Belgium to Germany. From Germany you should include a night train. For example from Munich to Budapest (Hungary) or from Cologne to Vienna (Austria). Try to get a special price ticket of Deutsche Bahn (see booking link) for the route Germany to Hungary.

There are two main routes. Compare them and decide which one feeds your needs best.

1 Brussels (Belgium) - Munich (Germany) - Budapest (Hungary)

2 brussels (belgium) - cologne (germany) - vienna (austria) - budapest (hungary).

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The route consist of more than one step. You have to buy several train tickets.

1a Travelling from Brussels (Belgium) to Munich (Germany)

To travel from Belgium to Germany by train, use the high-speed-trains ICE or Thalys. They connect the cities of Brussels and Liege with Cologne and Frankfurt. These cities are well connected to other regions in their countries. Ticket prices start from 18 EUR in second class. Find train-schedules and saver-fares via our booking links. There are as well cheap regional trains available from Welkenraedt to Aachen with connections from Brussels and to Cologne.

Where to buy a ticket from Brussels to Munich?

Cheap international train tickets Official online shop of Netherlands railways (NS International). International train tickets for Europe including overnight trains. Buy your saver fare tickets easily and securely here.

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train connections: popular connections travelled by other users Munich - Brussels / Brussels - Cologne / Brussels - Hamburg / Brussels - Berlin / Brussels - Frankfurt am Main / Bruges - Cologne / Antwerp - Munich / Ghent - Berlin

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1b Travelling from Munich (Germany) to Budapest (Hungary)

To travel from Munich to Budapest 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 seven hours. The Railjet trains offer at least five direct connections per day. There is a night train available as well offering tickets from 29 EUR. The journey time of the night train is 9:30 hours. Find ticket prices and schedules via our booking links. The ticket price depends on your travel date.

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Online shop for train tickets of the Hungarian State Railways MAV Start.

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In railjet business class, the railjet of öbb, from one capital to the other in a sleeper, introducing three travel classes, the direct thalys train or as option by ice/ic/ter trains (interrail/eurail), 2a travelling from brussels (belgium) to cologne (germany).

Travel from Brussels to Cologne by direct Thalys or ICE high-speed-train. The journey time is 1:50 hours. The train ticket fare for Thalys trains starts from 16 EUR. Train tickets for the ICE train of Deutsche Bahn start from 18 EUR. There are at least ten direct train connections daily. The departure train station is "Bruxelles Midi". And the arrival railway station "Köln Hbf". Find the exact train schedules and buy your ticket via the given booking links.

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2b Travelling from Cologne (Germany) to Vienna (Austria)

Travel from Cologne to Vienna by direct day train connection or more comfortable by overnight train. The journey time by ICE day train connection is 8:50 hours. Train tickets are available from 37 EUR. The departure times in Cologne are 07:50 and 09:50. The arrival times in Vienna main station at 16:45 and 18:45. The overnight train "ÖBB nightjet" offers the following service classes: - Seats. Tickets fares from 29 EUR. - Couchettes: compartments with berths for 4 or 6 passengers. Tickets fares from 49 EUR. - Sleeper-car: private compartments for 1 to 3 passengers with washing basin and optional private shower and toilet. Tickets fares from 69 EUR. The journey time is 11 hours. The departure time in Cologne is 22:15. The arrival time in Vienna 09:15. Find the exact train schedules and book your tickets via the given booking links.

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2c Travelling from Vienna (Austria) to Budapest (Hungary)

To travel from Vienna to Budapest by train, use of a Railjet train. The journey time is 2,5 hours. Ticket prices start from 14 EUR in second class and from 24 EUR in first class. The saver fares of Austrian railways ÖBB are called "Sparschiene". As earlier you book, as cheaper the tickets are. The train connection is direct and you do not have to change trains. There are frequent train connections on this route: at least eight per day. Find the exact schedules and ticket fares via our booking links. Departure is at the Vienna central train station "Wien Hauptbahnhof". The arrival railway station in Budapest is "Budapest Keleti".

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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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There are around 10 trains per day running between Budapest and Brussels, which usually take 16 hours 19 minutes to complete the 701 miles (1129 km) journey. It can take as little as 13 hours 37 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Brussels from Budapest, you'll just need to make 2 changes along the way.

You can save money on train tickets from Budapest to Brussels if you book in advance, as tickets usually start from £66.80. Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to compare ticket prices and get the cheapest fares.

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Budapest to Brussels by train

It takes an average of 16h 19m to travel from Budapest to Brussels by train, over a distance of around 701 miles (1129 km). There are normally 10 trains per day travelling from Budapest to Brussels and tickets for this journey start from £66.80 when you book in advance.

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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.

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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!

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The average journey time by train between Budapest and Brussels is 16 hours and 19 minutes, with around 10 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

What's the fastest journey time between Budapest and Brussels by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Budapest to Brussels is 13 hours and 37 minutes.

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Train ticket prices from Budapest to Brussels can start from as little as £66.80 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.

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No, there are no direct train services from Budapest to Brussels. Travelling from Budapest to Brussels by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

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The first train from Budapest to Brussels leaves at 03:17. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

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The last train from Budapest to Brussels leaves at 20:55. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

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Trains travelling from Budapest to Brussels cover a distance of around 701 miles (1129 km) during the journey.

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Can a European sleeper train replace a pricey hotel? We tested it out.

On an overnight train journey in Europe , I slept — or at least tried to — through sections of Germany, Switzerland and Hungary tucked under a dark sky. Through the snores of travelers inches from my face and the antics of schoolkids ignoring their chaperones. Through the morning rush for the bathroom and the exodus of passengers.

When I finally woke up, I was in Berlin, Zurich, Budapest. It was as if I had checked into a hotel and discovered a secret transporter behind the shower curtain.

In Europe , sleeper trains are experiencing a boom. Railway companies are introducing inaugural routes, expanded service and modernized cabins. Train enthusiasts are thrilled by the overnight train movement, of course, but so are environmentalists, slow travel advocates, budget warriors and politicians tackling climate change.

“People who take sleeper trains are fed up with the airport and airline experience,” said Mark Smith, who founded the Man in Seat 61 , an online train guide, “and they want to cut their carbon emissions.”

Overnight trains resemble a mobile hostel. Similar to a stationary room, the sleeping quarters provide varying levels of privacy and cushiness, and fit a range of budgets. Whether you stay in a private cabin with a shower or bunk with six strangers and share a bathroom, the upshot is the same. You can sleep through the travel portion of your European vacation and be awake for what matters most: the destination.

“Overnight trains are at the frontier of travel,” Smith said. “The problem is now a lack of capacity. They are just not building them fast enough.”

The last time I overnighted on a train, I was in college. I nursed a neck crick and lack-of-sleep hangover for most of the trip. Decades later, I was ready for another sleepover on the rails. So, in early June, I boarded the first of three sleeper trains. The ultimate test was: Would I bound out of my compartment ready to explore each new city, or would I wish for a hotel bed I could crawl into?

Get your eight hours of sleep

The overnight train rewrites the rules of travel. Shorter isn’t always better, for instance. At the very least, the length of the trip should cover the recommended amount of sleep — seven or eight hours. You should also factor in extra time to get settled into your cabin and enjoy breakfast before disembarking. Other considerations: You don’t want to board too late and risk nodding off in the station, or arrive too early in the new city and have to wait around for restaurants, shops and attractions to open.

“ If the night train leaves at 7 or 8 in the evening, you can have a bit of time to open a bottle of wine and read a book by the glow of your berth light,” Smith said. “And you don’t want to arrive at 6 in the morning.”

For my journey, my latest boarding time was at 10:30 p.m. (Amsterdam), and my earliest arrival was 6:30 a.m. (Berlin). My excuse: It was my first outing.

The other critical decision is the type of accommodations, which range from totally private if you’re willing to purchase the whole cabin to shared among as many as six strangers. (Women-only rooms are available.) You will probably want a bed, which is not a big ask: The majority of compartments cater to people who sleep horizontally. However, if you’re the resilient type, you can book a cabin with seats and sleep upright.

The experience: Leg 1 to Berlin

For my train experiment, I booked three straight nights, starting in Amsterdam . I had a full day (plus early evening) in each destination: Berlin, Zurich and Budapest. I checked my luggage at the train station and, when necessary, washed up there, too. I could drop into hotels , but only to charge my phone and cool off — no catnapping allowed.

I booked the first leg on European Sleeper , a community-owned start-up that debuted in May 2023. In March, it extended its Brussels-to-Berlin service to Prague, a nearly 16-hour trip.

I had booked the top-tier accommodations, a sleeper cabin with a real bed. A few days before my departure, I received an apologetic email informing me that I had been downgraded because my cabin was broken. The company didn’t specify what exactly was busted.

An employee later told me the cars date from the 1950s to the ’90s. He said new cars can cost $5 million to $8 million each, so railways often refurbish or retrofit used ones.

“The fact that this train is still rolling is nothing short of a miracle,” he said.

In my new digs, I had three female bunk mates, the same number and gender as my original booking. But I was now in a “couchette” — train lingo for a room with seats that convert to beds. I also lost many of the other hotel-caliber comforts, such as the duvet (now a paltry blanket), the en-suite sink (now a basin in the bathroom shared by everyone in my car), the welcome glass of wine or soda (a carton of water), and the towel and toiletries (had to bring my own).

Upon entering the cabin, I placed my hand on the upper bunk and felt something soft and warm. It was my roommate, who had boarded two hours earlier in Brussels. My other cabin mate, who hailed from The Hague, had an early-morning meeting in Berlin. She wasted no time transforming her seat into a single bed, laying down the sleep sack, thin gray blanket and pillow.

Before crawling into her cocoon, she stretched an arm across the narrow space separating our beds and handed me a wad of cotton containing wax earplugs.

“I’m a snorer,” she said. “I brought you these.”

I wasn’t tired, so I went in search of a diversion, a challenge on a train whose primary activity is sleeping. I found the cabin attendant in her cubbyhole and inquired about a cafe car . She pointed behind her, at a kettle and basket of tea and coffee. She flashed me a sympathetic look and offered me a free coffee.

“Because I was downgraded?” I asked.

“No, because you are nice,” she replied.

I resumed my wanderings and settled in the bike storage area, the only open space. A procession of Canadians passed through, toting cans of beer. A member of the entourage joined me on the floor. Toby said his group of 18 were on their eighth annual surprise trip. Only the two organizers knew the itinerary. He never asked where I was going, keeping the secret to the end.

Eventually, a staff member making the rounds ordered us back to our cabins. I tiptoed into my compartment, installed my earplugs and wriggled into the sleep sack that had as much charm as a laundry bag.

At 5:45 a.m., the cabin attendant appeared at our door with coffee and an update: We were ahead of schedule and had to idle in order to ensure a punctual arrival in Berlin.

The experience: Legs 2 and 3

For my second and third overnights, I booked passage through Nightjet, which is owned by the Austrian rail company ÖBB . For the Berlin-to-Zurich trip, I reserved a sleeper car, the highest-end option, which cost about $214 per person. (On this particular train, the cushiest choice was still shared among up to three guests and didn’t have a private shower.) Still, after the spartan night on the European Sleeper, I greeted each amenity like an old friend that I’d missed terribly.

While I was digging through my goody bag — slippers, earplugs, eye mask, Tutti Frutti candies — a steward entered my compartment to take my breakfast order. He said I could choose six items off the menu. I consulted with my neighbor, a Dane who lives in Berlin and does not like to fly. She didn’t have her glasses on, so I helped her read the tiny print on the menu: calf’s liver pate, Gouda slices, muesli yogurt, salami.

“The trains have really stepped it up,” she marveled. “Breakfast used to be a dry roll and bad coffee.”

I was cooing over my bathroom vanity when the cabin attendant returned with a bottle of German sparkling wine. I asked him if anyone was occupying the other two beds. He said he would know in Leipzig, adding, “I hope they don’t come, so you can just rest.”

To pass the time, I poked around my section of the train. My cabin’s beds were stacked like shelves. I scaled the ladder to the top bunk, which was protected with a safety net. I peered down and wished I had a climbing harness. I played with the mood lighting before heading to the front of the car, where I could connect to the train’s internet and watch Railnet TV.

At midnight, I proclaimed the cabin was all mine. I celebrated by brushing my teeth in my private sink.

In the morning, I opened my eyes to discover a Bernese mountain dog strolling by my window. We were in Basel, about 90 minutes from Zurich. The attendant dropped by with my vegan breakfast — green tea, two slices of Mestemacher bread and a pot of raspberry jam — which I ate in bed as scenes of Switzerland flickered by.

After the morning rush, the shared shower was available. I stepped inside the stall and tried to close the door. It fell off its hinges, so I brought it inside with me. I had just lathered up when the water stopped flowing. I returned to my cabin to rinse off in the sink. My door was locked.

I tracked down the cabin attendant, who opened the door for me. He didn’t ask any questions.

I wanted to stay forever in the sleeper car, but alas, it was sold out on my final leg. For the Zurich-to-Budapest voyage, I chose the next best option, the couchette carriage. Four of the six beds were set up. My cabin mate, who had teased bangs and a sweet smile, helped me make up mine — fitted sheet, top sheet, brown blanket, pillow — across from hers. She didn’t speak English, but her body language said she was ready to call it a night.

Similar to the other trains, there was no communal area, but the corridor was outfitted with pull-down seats. I claimed one and waved at a mom with a baby sitting a stool away.

In Buchs, our last stop in Switzerland, we had an hour layover. Adult passengers and kids on a field trip spilled onto the platform to smoke and dance, respectively. I chatted with an employee who explained that I was in the Hungarian section of the train and he was in the Austrian half. He said I was welcome to hang out in his car, which was brighter and more modern. However, I would have to return to my cabin by 3 a.m. or I would be bound for Vienna instead of Budapest, since the trains were set to detach mid-trip.

In the morning, I woke up to a pair of feet dangling in my face. The other two roommates had arrived late in the night and quietly crawled up the ladder into bed. They lived in Liechtenstein but were visiting Budapest, the hometown of one of the women.

From up high, she shouted down recommendations for Budapest. She strongly recommended the Szechenyi Baths in Heroes’ Square, where I could soak in peace.

The takeaway

After three nights on sleeper trains, I am ready to quit hotels and planes. Though I was a little sleep- and shower-deprived, the sacrifice was worth it. (If you require a solid eight hours and a luxurious soak, you would probably disagree.)

First and foremost, I saved a bundle. The most I paid was $218 for the Berlin-to-Zurich trip, a fragment of the cost for a flight, hotel and transportation to the city center. I had a few additional expenses, such as luggage storage and the bathroom fee at the train station, but they didn’t add up to much.

Experience-wise, I appreciated the ease of boarding the train. No security checks, baggage limits or liquid restrictions. I explored my trio of cities until a half-hour before departure time, an impossible feat if I had traveled by plane.

Along the way, I picked up some nuggets of wisdom. For the next time, I would stick with the sleeper car and, if possible, travel with friends or family members who can provide a doctor’s note asserting they don’t snore. I would follow Smith’s advice and catch an earlier evening train — maybe closer to dinnertime — so I could enjoy the onboard experience more. And I would remember to take the room key before heading down the corridor for a shower.

Aer Lingus cancelled flights: Full list of 270 services disrupted due to industrial action

The majority of the services affected are for destinations in the uk and mainland europe.

A smaller number of North American services have been affected. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien/The Irish Times

A total of 270 flights due to be operated by Aer Lingus from Wednesday, June 26th, to Tuesday July 2nd, have been cancelled due to industrial action.

Others may follow but this is the list we have so far.

Flights departing Ireland

Wednesday, june 26th.

• London Heathrow (LHR) EI0724 – 8.30pm
• Amsterdam (AMS) EI0602 – 6.15am
• Berlin/Brandenburg (BER) EI0332 – 6.40am
• Birmingham (BHX) EI0276 – 7.20pm
• Brussels (BRU), EI0638 – 5.55pm
• Düsseldorf (DUS) EI0698 – 5.30pm
• Frankfurt (FRA) EI0656 – 4.45pm
• London Heathrow (LHR) EI0166 – 1.30pm
• London Heathrow (LHR) EI0182 – 7pm
• Manchester (MAN) EI0208 – 12.50pm
• Munich (MUC) EI0356 – 4.25pm
• New York (JFK) EI0105 – 11.05am
• Paris (CDG) EI0526 – 1pm

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Thursday, June 27th

• Amsterdam (AMS) EI0608 – 1.40pm
• Berlin (BER) EI0332 – 6.40am
• Brussels (BRU) EI0638 – 5.55pm
• Geneva (GVA) EI0680 – 6.15am
• London Heathrow (LHR) EI0164 – 12pm
• Paris (CDG) EI0528 – 18.20pm
• Rome (FCO) EI0404 – 10.25am
• Vienna (VIE) EI0660 – 6.10am

Friday, June 28th

• Rome (FCO) EI0406 – 3.45pm

Saturday, June 29th

• Dubrovnik (DBV) EI0804 – 5.45am
• Lanzarote (ACE) EI0876 – 6.40am
• London Heathrow (LHR) EI0710 – 7.20am
• London Heathrow (LHR) EI0712 – 11.45am
• Athens (ATH) EI0440 – 5.55am
• Bordeaux (BOD) EI0506 – 6.10am
• Naples (NAP) EI0450 – 6.15am
• Madrid (MAD) EI0592 – 6.20am
• Rome/DaVinci (FCO) EI0402 – 6.20am
• Birmingham (BHX) EI0262 – 6.30am
• Manchester (MAN) EI0202 – 6.30am
• London Heathrow (LHR) EI0152 – 6.30am
• Paris (CDG) EI0520 – 6.40am
• Barcelona (BCN) EI0562 – 6.45am
• Brussels (BRU) EI0630 – 6.50am
• Dusseldorf (DUS) EI0692 – 6.50am
• Frankfurt (FRA) EI0650 – 7.00am
• Tenerife (TFS) EI0762 – 7.05am
• Zurich (ZRH) EI0342 – 7.10am
• Munich (MUC) EI0352 – 7.10am
• Lanzarote (ACE) EI0776 – 7.15am
• Malaga (AGP) EI0580 – 7.20am
• London Heathrow (LHR) EI0154 – 7.30am
• Dubrovnik (DBV) EI0476 – 7.35am
• Faro Algarve (FAO) EI0492 – 7.35am
• Lyon (LYS) EI0550 – 7.35am
• Venice (VCE) EI0422 – 7.45am
• Lisbon (LIS) EI0482 – 7.45am
• Paris (CDG) EI0522 – 7.55am
• London Heathrow (LHR) EI0156 – 8.55am
• London Heathrow (LHR) EI0158 – 9.45am
• Paris (CDG) EI0524 – 9.50am
• Amsterdam (AMS) EI0604 – 9.55am
• Hamburg (HAM) EI0392 – 10.15am
• Rome/DaVinci (FCO) EI0404 – 10.25am
• Nice (NCE) EI0544 – 11.00am
• London Heathrow (LHR) EI0162 – 11.15am
• Verona (VRN) EI0412 – 11.35am
• Malaga (AGP) EI0584 – 11.45am
• Faro Algarve (FAO) EI0494 – 11.45am
• London Heathrow (LHR) EI0164 – 12.00pm
• Nantes (NTE) EI0538 – 12.15pm
• Marseille (MRS) EI0514 – 12.50pm
• Lyon (LYS) EI0552 – 12.55pm
• Bilbao (BIO) EI0748 – 1.00pm
• Paris (CDG) EI0526 – 1.00pm
• Geneva (GVA) EI0684 – 1.15pm
• Amsterdam (AMS) EI0610 – 6.15pm
• Paris (CDG) EI0528 – 6.20pm
• London Heathrow (LHR) EI0916 – 1.05pm
• London Heathrow (LHR) EI0380 – 7.40am
• London Heathrow (LHR) EI0386 – 5.30pm

Sunday, June 30th

• Frankfurt (FRA) EI0656 – 4:45pm
• London Heathrow (LHR) EI0168 – 2.30pm
• Lyon (LYS) EI0550 – 6.15am

Monday, July 1st

• London/Heathrow EI0724 20:30
• Amsterdam EI0602 06:15
• Berlin/Brandenburg EI0332 06:40
• Birmingham EI0276 19:20
• Brussels EI0638 17:55
• Frankfurt EI0656 16:45
• London/Heathrow EI0166 13:30
• London/Heathrow 19:00
• Manchester EI0208 12:50
• Munich EI0352 07:10
• New York (JFK) EI0105 11:05
• Paris (CDG), France EI0526 13:00
• Zurich (ZRH) EI0348 16:55

Tuesday, July 2nd

• London/Heathrow (LHR) EI0724 20:30
• Amsterdam EI0610 18:15
• Berlin/Brandenburg (BER)EI0332 06:40
• Birmingham (BHX) EI0262 06:30
• Geneva (GVA) EI0680 06:15
• London/Heathrow (LHR) EI0162 11:15
• London/Heathrow (LHR) EI0176 17:30
• Lyon (LYS) EI0552 12:55
• Manchester (MAN) EI0208 12:50
• Nice (NCE) EI0544 11:00
• Paris (CDG) EI0528 18:20

Flights departing UK

• Birmingham (BHX) to Dublin (DUB) EI0277 – 8.50pm
• London Heathrow (LHR) to Cork (ORK) EI0725 – 10.25pm
• London Heathrow (LHR) to Dublin (DUB) EI0167 – 3.50pm
• London Heathrow (LHR) to Dublin (DUB) EI0183 – 9.10pm
• Manchester (MAN) to Dublin (DUB) EI0209 – 2.25pm
• London Heathrow (LHR) to Dublin (DUB) EI0165 – 2.20pm
• London/Heathrow (LHR) Cork (ORK) EI0725 – 10.25pm
• London/Heathrow (LHR) Dublin (DUB) EI0165 – 2.20pm
• London/Heathrow (LHR) Dublin (DUB) EI0183 – 9.10pm
• Manchester (MAN) Dublin (DUB) EI0209 – 2.25pm
• Birmingham (BHX) to Dublin (DUB) EI0263 – 8.15am
• London Heathrow (LHR) to Dublin (DUB) EI0151 – 7.40am
• London Heathrow (LHR) to Dublin (DUB) EI0153 – 8.50am
• London Heathrow (LHR) to Cork (ORK) EI0711 – 9.20am
• London Heathrow (LHR) to Dublin (DUB) EI0155 – 9.50am
• London Heathrow (LHR) to Shannon (SNN) EI0381 – 9.50am
• London Heathrow (LHR) to Knock-Irl West (NOC) EI0915 – 11.05am
• London Heathrow (LHR) to Dublin (DUB) EI0159 – 12.00pm
• London Heathrow (LHR) to Dublin (DUB) EI0163 – 1.25pm
• London Heathrow (LHR) to Cork (ORK) EI0715 – 1.50pm
• London Heathrow (LHR) to Shannon (SNN) EI0385 – 2.20pm
• London Heathrow (LHR) to Dublin (DUB) EI0161 – 3.10pm
• London Heathrow (LHR) to Dublin (DUB) EI0171 – 7.40pm
• Manchester (MAN) to Dublin (DUB) EI0203 – 8.10am
• London Heathrow (LHR) to Dublin (DUB) EI0169 – 4.50pm
• Birmingham (BHX)Dublin (DUB) EI0277 20:50
• London/Heathrow (LHR)Cork (ORK) EI0725 22:25
• London/Heathrow (LHR)Dublin (DUB) EI0167 15:50
• London/Heathrow (LHR)Dublin (DUB) EI0183 21:10
• Manchester (MAN)Dublin EI0209 14:25
• Birmingham (BHX) Dublin (DUB) EI0263 08:15
• London/Heathrow (LHR) Cork (ORK) EI0725 22:25
• London/Heathrow (LHR)
• Dublin (DUB) EI0163 13:25
• London/Heathrow (LHR) Dublin (DUB) EI0177 19:35
• Manchester (MAN) Dublin (DUB) EI0209 14:25

Flights departing Europe

• Amsterdam (AMS) to Dublin (DUB) EI0603 – 9.35am
• Berlin (BER) to Dublin (DUB) EI0333 – 10.40am
• Brussels (BRU) to Dublin (DUB) EI0639 – 9.20pm
• Düsseldorf (DUS) to Dublin (DUB) EI0699 – 9.05pm
• Frankfurt (FRA) to Dublin (DUB) EI0657 – 8.40pm
• Munich (MUC) to Dublin (DUB) EI0357 – 8.30pm
• Paris (CDG) to Dublin (DUB) EI0527 – 4.30pm
• Amsterdam (AMS) to Dublin (DUB) EI0609 – 5pm
• Brussels (BRU) to Dublin (DUB) EI0639 – 9.25pm
• Geneva (GVA) to Dublin (DUB) EI0681 – 10.15am
• Paris (CDG) to Dublin (DUB) EI0529 – 9.50pm
• Rome (FCO) to Dublin (DUB) EI0405 – 3.20pm
• Vienna (VIE) to Dublin (DUB) EI0661 – 10.40am
• Brussels (BRU) to Dublin (DUB) EI0639 – 9.25am
• Amsterdam (AMS) to Dublin (DUB) EI0605 – 1.15pm
• Amsterdam (AMS) to Dublin (DUB) EI0611 – 9.40pm
• Athens (ATH) to Dublin (DUB) EI0441 – 12.55pm
• Barcelona (BCN) to Dublin (DUB) EI0563 – 11.05am
• Berlin/Brandenburg (BER) to Dublin (DUB) EI0333 – 10.40am
• Bilbao (BIO) to Dublin (DUB) EI0749 – 4.55pm
• Bordeaux (BOD) to Dublin (DUB) EI0507 – 9.55am
• Brussels (BRU) to Dublin (DUB) EI0631 – 10.20am
• Dubrovnik (DBV) to Cork (ORK) EI0805 – 10.40am
• Dubrovnik (DBV) to Dublin (DUB) EI0477 – 12.50pm
• Dusseldorf (DUS) to Dublin (DUB) EI0693 – 10.25am
• Faro Algarve (FAO) to Dublin (DUB) EI0493 – 11.50am
• Faro Algarve (FAO) to Dublin (DUB) EI0495 – 3.35pm
• Frankfurt (FRA) to Dublin (DUB) EI0651 – 10.55am
• Geneva (GVA) to Dublin (DUB) EI0685 – 5.10pm
• Hamburg (HAM) to Dublin (DUB) EI0393 – 2.00pm
• Lanzarote (ACE) to Cork (ORK) EI0877 – 11.15am
• Lanzarote (ACE) to Dublin (DUB) EI0777 – 12.30pm
• Lisbon (LIS) to Dublin (DUB) EI0483 – 11.25am
• Lyon (LYS) to Dublin (DUB) EI0551 – 11.30am
• Lyon (LYS) to Dublin (DUB) EI0553 – 4.50pm
• Madrid (MAD) to Dublin (DUB) EI0593 – 10.40am
• Malaga (AGP) to Dublin (DUB) EI0581 – 12.40pm
• Malaga (AGP) to Dublin (DUB) EI0585 – 4.35pm
• Marseille (MRS) to Dublin (DUB) EI0515 – 5.05pm
• Munich (MUC) to Dublin (DUB) EI0353 – 11.25am
• Nantes (NTE) to Dublin (DUB) EI0539 – 3.40pm
• Naples (NAP) to Dublin (DUB) EI0451 – 11.40am
• Nice (NCE) to Dublin (DUB) EI0545 – 3.20pm
• Paris (CDG) to Dublin (DUB) EI0521 – 10.10am
• Paris (CDG) to Dublin (DUB) EI0523 – 11.30am
• Paris (CDG) to Dublin (DUB) EI0525 – 1.20pm
• Rome/DaVinci (FCO) to Dublin (DUB) EI0401 – 7.30am
• Rome/DaVinci (FCO) to Dublin (DUB) EI0403 – 11.10am
• Rome/DaVinci (FCO) to Dublin (DUB) EI0405 – 3.20pm
• Tenerife (TFS) to Dublin (DUB) EI0763 – 12.35pm
• Venice (VCE) to Dublin (DUB) EI0423 – 12.20pm
• Verona (VRN) to Dublin (DUB) EI0413 – 3.55pm
• Zurich (ZRH) to Dublin (DUB) EI0343 – 11.15am
• Frankfurt (FRA) to Dublin (DUB) EI0657 – 8.40p,
• Lyons (LYS) to Dublin (DUB) EI0551 – 10.10am

Monday July 1st

• Amsterdam (AMS) Dublin (DUB) EI0603 09:35
• Berlin/Brandenburg (BER) Dublin EI0333 10:40
• Brussels (BRU) Dublin (DUB) EI0639 21:25
• Frankfurt (FRA) Dublin (DUB) EI0657 20:40
• Munich (MUC) Dublin EI0353 11:25
• Paris (CDG) Dublin (DUB) EI0527 16:30
• Zurich (ZRH) Dublin EI0349 20:55

Tuesday July 2nd

• Amsterdam (AMS) Dublin (DUB) EI0611 21:40
• Berlin/Brandenburg (BER), Dublin EI0333 10:40
• Geneva (GVA) Dublin (DUB) EI0681 10:15
• Lyon (LYS) Dublin (DUB) EI0553 16:50
• Nice (NCE) Dublin (DUB) EI0545 15:20
• Paris (CDG) Dublin (DUB) EI0529 21:50

Flights departing North America

• New York (JFK) to Dublin (DUB) EI0104 – 4.55pm
• New York (JFK) Dublin EI0104 16:55
• New York (JFK) Dublin (DUB) EI0104 16:55
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