Budapest to Düsseldorf by bus
Düsseldorf lies 978 km (608 mi) north-west of Budapest, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 17 h 48 min including stops, over roughly 1,193 km (742 mi) of road.
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| Budapest | Düsseldorf | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Hungary | Germany |
| Population | 1.7 million | 618,685 |
| Elevation | 104 m (341 ft) | 42 m (138 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Postal codes | 1007–1239 | 40210–40629 |
What changes when you arrive in Düsseldorf
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 Düsseldorf
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Staying in Düsseldorf
Our booking partner lists 737 places to stay in Düsseldorf. Of the 437 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (283), and 13 are five-star. Across 295 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 565,443 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Düsseldorf from Budapest?
978 km (608 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Budapest; by road roughly 1,193 km (742 mi).
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Düsseldorf by bus?
About 17 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Budapest and Düsseldorf?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Düsseldorf?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Düsseldorf?
Our booking partner lists 737 places to stay in Düsseldorf, bookable on this site.
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.