Budapest to Aachen by bus
Aachen lies 1,009 km (627 mi) north-west of Budapest, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 18 h 21 min including stops, over roughly 1,231 km (765 mi) of road.
| Budapest | Aachen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Hungary | Germany |
| Population | 1.7 million | 265,208 |
| Elevation | 104 m (341 ft) | 178 m (584 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Postal codes | 1007–1239 | 52062–52080 |
What changes when you arrive in Aachen
Crossing from Hungary into Germany: money changes from the Forint to the Euro (EUR); the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Where to book buses from Budapest to Aachen
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Staying in Aachen
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Common questions
How far is Aachen from Budapest?
1,009 km (627 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Budapest; by road roughly 1,231 km (765 mi).
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Aachen by bus?
About 18 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Budapest and Aachen?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Aachen?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.