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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bucharest to Budapest

Composite routes from Bucharest to Budapest

Cheapest
8 h 57 min
Car
823 km.
from $45
Fastest
1 h 29 min
Plane
Other
17 h 56 min
Bus
643 km.
from €70.65
Details
15 h 48 min
642 km.
from $100.98
15 h 48 min
640 km.
from $103.04

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to Budapest,
Ave. Duration:
17h 56m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$82.80–$121.02
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to Budapest-Kelenföld
Ave. Duration:
18h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$89.17–$127.39

Maxibus Travel

Phone:
+40 745 766 766
Email:
dispecerat@maxibustravel.ro
Website:
maxibustravel.ro/
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to Budapest,
Ave. Duration:
8h 7m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Bus from Bucharest to Budapest,
Ave. Duration:
8h 7m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Train operators

Hungarian Railways (MÁV)

Phone:
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website:
mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Loekoeshaza to Budapest-Keleti
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.46–$14.01

Romanian Railways (CFR)

Phone:
0219521
Website:
cfrcalatori.ro/
Train from Bucharest to Lokoshaza
Ave. Duration:
11h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$63.69–$76.43
Train from Loekoeshaza to Budapest-Keleti
Ave. Duration:
3h 8m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$22.93–$26.75
Train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keleti
Ave. Duration:
14h 53m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$82.80–$95.54

Airlines

Wizz Air

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.67–$203.82
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.06–$382.16

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
Monday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.54–$445.85

Tarom

Website:
tarom.ro/
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$140.12–$445.85

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Budapest?

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Budapest is to train which costs $59.78 - $76.09 and takes 15h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bucharest to Budapest?

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Budapest is to fly which takes 2h 18m and costs $260.87 - $815.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Budapest?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Budapest?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Budapest-Keleti. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 53m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Budapest?

The distance between Bucharest and Budapest is 646 km. The road distance is 826.7 km.

How do I travel from Bucharest to Budapest without a car?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Budapest without a car is to train which takes 15h 48m and costs $59.78 - $76.09 .

How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Budapest?

It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Bucharest to Budapest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Budapest bus from?

Bucharest to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Budapest train from?

Bucharest to Budapest train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucharest station.

Train, bus or fly from Bucharest to Budapest?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Budapest is to fly which takes 2h 18m and costs $260.87 - $815.22 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $59.78 - $76.09 and takes 15h 48m, you could also bus, which costs $70.65 - $103.26 and takes 17h 56m.

Where does the Bucharest to Budapest bus arrive?

Bucharest to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Budapest?

Budapest is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 21:09 in Bucharest and 20:09 in Budapest.

Where does the Bucharest to Budapest train arrive?

Bucharest to Budapest train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Lokoshaza station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Budapest?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Budapest is 827 km. It takes approximately 9h 15m to drive from Bucharest to Budapest.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bucharest to Budapest?

Book your Bucharest to Budapest bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Budapest?

There are 7013+ hotels available in Budapest. Prices start at $20.62 per night.
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