4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Bucharest to Budapest
Cheapest price
€42
Average price
€49
Fastest journey
13 h 35 m
Average duration
14 h 23 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
643 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bucharest to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bucharest to Budapest will cost around €49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €42.
Of the 16 buses that leave Bucharest for Budapest on Tue, May 12, 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 12 the direct buses cover the 643 km distance in an average of 14 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h 35 m .
On Tue, May 12 the slowest buses will take 15 h 1 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.
FlixBus11:45 AM14h00București, Autogara Militari12:45 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar€421One-way0 transfers- FlixBus11:45 AM13h35București, Autogara Militari12:20 AMBudapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér€421One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:30 PM15h30București, Autogara Militari1:00 PMBudapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér€451One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:30 PM15h55București, Autogara Militari1:25 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar€461One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:05 AM18h20București, Autogara Militari10:25 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás€471One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:45 AM13h35București, Autogara Militari12:20 AMBudapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér€421One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:45 AM14h00București, Autogara Militari12:45 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar€421One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:00 PM14h35București, Autogara Militari12:35 PMBudapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér€521One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:30 AM14h45București, Autogara Militari8:15 PMBudapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér€501One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:00 PM15h01București, Autogara Militari1:01 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar€521One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Bucharest to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bucharest to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.6 - 1.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €34, and a flight costs an average of €30.
Distance: 643 km
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
€51 Average price Cheapest | €79 Average price | €54 Average price |
17h 26m Average total duration 16h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 47m Average total duration 15h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.9 - 3.9kg 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
Bucharest to Budapest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bucharest to Budapest buses for today, Monday, May 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 6:30 AM București, Autogara Militari | 15h15 | 8:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:30 AM București, Autogara Militari | 14h45 | 8:15 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 AM București, Autogara Militari | 15h55 | 9:25 PM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 11:45 AM București, Autogara Militari | 13h35 | 12:20 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:45 AM București, Autogara Militari | 14h00 | 12:45 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 1:00 PM București, Autogara Militari | 16h15 | 4:15 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 1:00 PM București, Autogara Militari | 16h46 | 4:46 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:00 PM București, Autogara Militari | 17h01 | 9:01 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:30 PM București, Autogara Militari | 15h55 | 1:25 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:30 PM București, Autogara Militari | 15h30 | 1:00 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:00 PM București, Autogara Militari | 15h01 | 1:01 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:00 PM București, Autogara Militari | 14h35 | 12:35 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:00 PM București, Autogara Militari | 15h30 | 1:30 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, May 12 | |||||
| FlixBus | 5:05 AM București, Autogara Militari | 17h56 | 10:01 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:05 AM București, Autogara Militari | 17h25 | 9:30 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:05 AM București, Autogara Militari | 18h20 | 10:25 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bucharest to Budapest
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Buses from Bucharest to Budapest run on average 8 times per day, taking around 16h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €34 but you can travel from only €30 by flight.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 643 km distance in 15h 46m.
Distance 643 km |
Average bus duration 16h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price €34 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 15h 46m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 56 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Bucharest to BudapestYou can travel by bus between Bucharest to Budapest with FlixBus for as low as €30. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bucharest to Budapest
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bucharest 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.
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- 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 Bucharest to Budapest
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 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
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 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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