The cheapest and fastest buses from Bern to Budapest
Cheapest price
€59
Average price
€75
Fastest journey
16 h
Average duration
17 h 40 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
877 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bern to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bern to Budapest will cost around €75 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €59.
Of the 13 buses that leave Bern for Budapest on Sun, May 10, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 10 the direct buses cover the 877 km distance in an average of 17 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 16 h .
On Sun, May 10 the slowest buses will take 19 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus6:10 PM16h00Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld10:10 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar€591One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:15 AM20h50Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld11:05 PMBudapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér€681One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus2:15 AM21h35Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld11:50 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás€711One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:10 PM17h05Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld11:15 AMBudapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér€721One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:15 PM20h00Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld10:15 AMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás€721One-way2 transfers
FlixBus6:10 PM16h00Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld10:10 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar€591One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:10 PM17h05Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld11:15 AMBudapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér€721One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:15 PM17h30Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld7:45 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar€731One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:10 PM18h15Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld12:25 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás€741One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:15 AM19h30Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld9:45 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar€731One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Bern to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bern to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €47, and a train costs an average of €70.
Distance: 877 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€77 Average price Cheapest | €177 Average price | €104 Average price |
16h 46m Average total duration 16h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 26m Average total duration 11h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.6 - 5.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Bern to Budapest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bern to Budapest buses for today, Saturday, May 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 PM Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld | 22h20 | 12:35 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 PM Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld | 20h00 | 10:15 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 PM Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld | 17h30 | 7:45 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 PM Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld | 18h50 | 9:05 AM Budapest, Krisztina körút / Kosciuszkó Tádé utca | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:10 PM Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld | 17h05 | 11:15 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:10 PM Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld | 18h15 | 12:25 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:10 PM Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld | 16h00 | 10:10 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Lyon -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 7:05 PM Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld | 21h30 | 4:35 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
(Lyon -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 7:05 PM Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld | 21h10 | 4:15 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 PM Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld | 20h20 | 6:45 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 PM Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld | 19h35 | 6:00 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 PM Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld | 19h55 | 6:20 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bern to Budapest
Buses from Bern to Budapest run on average 14 times per day, taking around 16h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €47 but you can travel from only €26 by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 877 km distance in 15h 36m.
Distance 877 km |
Average bus duration 16h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price €47 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 15h 36m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 77 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Bern to BudapestYou can travel by bus between Bern to Budapest with FlixBus for as low as €26. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bern to Budapest
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bern to Budapest by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Budapest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Bern to Budapest
- 05:30-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Népliget (in the station)
- Gulyás Tér (0.5 km)
- Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the entrance.
- Bus: 103, 254E, 901, 918 Metro: M3
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station)
- Bistro Budapest (0.5 km)
- Café Central (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 7, 103, 114, 213, 214 Metro: M4 Train: Suburban Railway
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