The cheapest and fastest buses from Budapest to Poprad
Cheapest price
€44
Average price
€56
Fastest journey
4 h 50 m
Average duration
7 h 42 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
197 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Budapest to Poprad is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Poprad will cost around €56 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €44.
Of the 6 buses that leave Budapest for Poprad on Sun, Dec 21, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 197 km distance in an average of 7 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 50 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 17 h 17 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.
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(Budapest -> Prague) · (Brno -> Ostrava) · RJ 1021 (Prague -> Košice)
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(Budapest -> Prague) · (Brno -> Ostrava) · RJ 1021 (Prague -> Košice)Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Budapest to Poprad
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Poprad among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, and a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 197 km
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€35 Average price Cheapest | €37 Average price |
5h 55m Average total duration Fastest 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 47m Average total duration 10h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Budapest to Poprad bus times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Poprad buses for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:25 AM Budapest | 5h20 | 2:45 PM Poprad | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:50 PM Budapest | 16h01 | 12:51 PM Poprad | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:40 PM Budapest | 5h35 | 3:15 AM Poprad | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:25 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 4h50 | 4:15 AM Poprad, Autobusová Stanica | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Budapest to Poprad
Buses from Budapest to Poprad run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €19 if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 197 km distance in 5h 16m.
Distance 197 km |
Average bus duration 5h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price €19 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 5h 16m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Budapest to PopradYou can travel by bus between Budapest to Poprad with FlixBus for as low as €19. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Budapest to Poprad
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Poprad 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 Poprad, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Budapest, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér, Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás. When arriving in Poprad, you can end your journey in coach stations like Poprad, Autobusová Stanica, Poprad, Dom kultúry and Poprad, Železničná Stanica.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér, which is located around 11.3 miles (18.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Poprad, Autobusová Stanica, located 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Budapest to Poprad
- 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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