How far is Berlin from Budapest?

The driving distance from Berlin to Budapest is approximately 870 km (540.6 miles) by road.

How long does it take to drive from Berlin to Budapest?

The drive from Berlin to Budapest takes approximately 8 hours and 44 minutes without stops.

What is the fuel cost from Berlin to Budapest?

The estimated fuel cost for the Berlin to Budapest drive is €107–€160 based on current diesel prices of €2.045/litre and 7L/100km consumption.

How much are the tolls from Berlin to Budapest?

The estimated toll cost for a car driving from Berlin to Budapest is about €31 (CZ, SK, HU) (motorway gates + vignettes). Together with fuel, the one-way trip starts from about €138.

Berlin → Budapest

870 km 8h 44min from €107

Driving Distance

870 km

540.6 miles

Driving Time

8h 44m

524 min total

Fuel Cost (diesel)

€133

€107–€160

Avg Fuel Price

€2.05

DE/HU avg

Tolls (car)

€31

CZ, SK, HU

Fuel Cost (diesel)

Vehicle	Consumption	Fuel Needed	Diesel	Petrol	With Tolls
Efficient (6 L/100km)	6 L/100	52.2 L	€106.7	€99.7	€138
Average (7.5 L/100km)	7.5 L/100	65.3 L	€133.4	€124.6	€164.7
SUV (9 L/100km)	9 L/100	78.3 L	€160.1	€149.6	€191.4

* Estimated tolls: ~€31 (CZ, SK, HU)

Fuel prices updated: 03.09.2026

Stopping Points

Cities near Budapest

Popular Directions

From Berlin

Berlin → Paris Berlin → Varshavë Berlin → Kyiv Berlin → Vienna Berlin → Amsterdam Berlin → Prague

To Budapest

Paris → Budapest Varshavë → Budapest Kyiv → Budapest Vienna → Budapest Amsterdam → Budapest Prague → Budapest

Driving from Berlin to Budapest covers roughly 850 km to 890 km (541 miles). Expect the one-way fuel cost to range from €107 to €160, assuming an average fuel price of about €2.05 per liter and typical vehicle efficiency. The trip typically takes 8 to 9 hours depending on traffic and stops. Add about €31 in road tolls and vignettes (CZ, SK, HU), so the total one-way cost with fuel starts around €138.

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