The cheapest and fastest buses from Bologna to Budapest
Cheapest price
€68
Average price
€83
Fastest journey
14 h 10 m
Average duration
15 h 33 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
682 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bologna to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Budapest will cost around €83 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €68.
It's difficult to get from Bologna to Budapest without transferring at least once.
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bologna to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €38, and a train costs an average of €162.
Distance: 682 km
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
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€63 Average price Cheapest | €164 Average price | €168 Average price |
15h 11m Average total duration 14h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 33m Average total duration 16h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bologna to Budapest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Budapest buses for today, Tuesday, November 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 16h30 | 7:45 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:10 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 14h30 | 6:40 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:10 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 14h10 | 6:20 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:40 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 14h50 | 8:30 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:40 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 20h30 | 2:10 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 20h10 | 6:30 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 16h25 | 5:55 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 12h35 | 7:15 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 16h25 | 1:40 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 17h20 | 2:35 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bologna to Budapest
Buses from Bologna to Budapest run on average 16 times per day, taking around 14h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €38 but you can travel from only €25 by flight.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 682 km distance in 12h 35m.
Distance 682 km |
Average bus duration 14h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price €38 |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 12h 35m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:35 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Itabus from Bologna to BudapestYou can travel by bus between Bologna to Budapest with FlixBus, Itabus for as low as €25. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bologna to Budapest
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna 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.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre), which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar, located 5.2 miles (8.4 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Bologna to Budapest
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Autostazione (in the station)
- Trattoria del Rosso (0.5 km)
- Osteria Broccaindosso (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 21, 25, 30 Train: Bologna Centrale
- 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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