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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Bucharest to Budapest
Cheapest price on Sep 24
€44
Average ticket price on Sep 24
€53
Fastest journey on Sep 24
14 h 35 m
Average journey duration on Sep 24
14 h 54 m
Buses on Sep 24
22
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 €53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €44.
On Thu, Sep 24, we found 22 buses from Bucharest to Budapest, including 21 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 24 the direct buses cover the 643 km distance in an average of 14 h 54 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 14 h 35 m .
On Thu, Sep 24 the slowest buses will take 15 h 15 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.
FlixBus3:45 AM17h01București, Autogara Militari7:46 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar€441One-way0 transfers- FlixBus3:45 AM16h35București, Autogara Militari7:20 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar€441One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:45 AM16h20București, Autogara Militari7:05 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar€441One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:00 PM15h30București, Autogara Militari1:30 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás€461One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:00 PM15h01București, Autogara Militari1:01 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar€461One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:00 PM14h35București, Autogara Militari12:35 PMBudapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér€531One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:30 AM14h45București, Autogara Militari8:15 PMBudapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér€611One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:30 PM14h55București, Autogara Militari8:25 AMBudapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér€611One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:00 PM15h01București, Autogara Militari1:01 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar€461One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:30 AM15h15București, Autogara Militari8:45 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar€661One-way0 transfers
Live departures
Bucharest to Budapest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bucharest to Budapest buses for today, Wednesday, September 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 6:30 PM București, Autogara Militari | 15h31 | 9:01 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 PM București, Autogara Militari | 19h15 | 12:45 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 6:30 PM București, Autogara Militari | 14h55 | 8:25 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 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 | 14h35 | 12:35 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 | 15h30 | 1:30 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, September 24 | |||||
| FlixBus | 3:45 AM București, Autogara Militari | 17h01 | 7:46 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 3:45 AM București, Autogara Militari | 16h35 | 7:20 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 3:45 AM București, Autogara Militari | 16h20 | 7:05 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:55 AM București, Autogara Militari | 17h30 | 10:25 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:55 AM București, Autogara Militari | 16h35 | 9:30 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:55 AM București, Autogara Militari | 17h06 | 10:01 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 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 | 10:00 AM București, Autogara Militari | 16h30 | 1:30 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:00 AM București, Autogara Militari | 17h00 | 2:00 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:00 AM București, Autogara Militari | 17h20 | 2:20 AM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 1:00 PM București, Autogara Militari | 16h46 | 4:46 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 | 5:00 PM București, Autogara Militari | 17h01 | 9:01 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 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 13 times per day, taking around 16h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €24 but you can travel from only €16 by flight.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 643 km distance in 13h 35m.
Distance 643 km |
Average bus duration 16h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price €24 |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 13h 35m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
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Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 70 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Infobus, Comati PSG from Bucharest to BudapestYou can travel by bus between Bucharest to Budapest with FlixBus, Infobus, Comati PSG for as low as €16. 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.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- FlixBus
- 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.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Bucharest to Budapest
Most Bucharest to Budapest buses use the București, Autogara Militari to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station pair, with some services arriving at Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér. Use this guide to compare Bucharest and Budapest bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to București, Autogara Militari from Bucharest city centre
Getting to București from Bucharest city centre
București bus station facilities and services
București has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Several small food stalls available.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at București. ATMs are aTM located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at București.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at București: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at București: Ramps available for wheelchair access.
Bucuresti, Rahova Bus Station bus station facilities and services
Bucuresti, Rahova Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bucuresti, Rahova Bus Station: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Which Budapest station do buses from Bucharest arrive at?
Getting to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar from Budapest city centre
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar is 5 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar bus station facilities and services
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Népliget (in the station), Gulyás Tér (0.5 km), Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér from Budapest city centre
Getting to Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás from Budapest city centre
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás is 4 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás bus station facilities and services
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station), Bistro Budapest (0.5 km), Café Central (0.7 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the station for cash withdrawals.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás: Elevators, ramps.
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