The cheapest and fastest buses from Budapest to Rome
Cheapest price
€98
Average price
€108
Fastest journey
19 h 5 m
Average duration
20 h 55 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
810 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Budapest to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Rome will cost around €108 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €98.
It's difficult to get from Budapest to Rome without transferring at least once.
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Budapest to Rome
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €65. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €65, and a train costs an average of €184.
Distance: 810 km
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
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€107 Average price Cheapest | €113 Average price | €184 Average price |
20h 49m Average total duration 20h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 12m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 7m Average total duration 17h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 2.4 - 4.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Live departures
Budapest to Rome bus times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Rome buses for today, Monday, December 1. 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 · FlixBus | 9:40 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 25h35 | 11:15 AM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 22h50 | 8:30 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Rome) | 9:50 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 27h55 | 1:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Rome) | 10:15 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 27h30 | 1:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 26h10 | 2:05 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:35 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 26h25 | 5:00 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:35 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 22h30 | 1:05 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 25h45 | 5:00 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 21h50 | 1:05 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 19h05 | 1:05 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 23h00 | 5:00 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 24h30 | 10:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 19h45 | 5:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 19h05 | 5:05 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:05 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 23h55 | 10:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 23h40 | 10:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 20h45 | 5:10 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 20h25 | 5:10 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Budapest to Rome
Buses from Budapest to Rome run on average 24 times per day, taking around 20h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €65 but you can travel from only €27 by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 810 km distance in 18h 25m.
Distance 810 km |
Average bus duration 20h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price €65 |
Buses per day 24 |
Fastest bus 18h 25m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Budapest to RomeYou can travel by bus between Budapest to Rome with FlixBus for as low as €27. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Budapest to Rome
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Rome 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 Rome, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Budapest, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér, Budapest, Liszt Ferenc International Airport (Terminal 2) and Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar. When arriving in Rome, you can end your route in coach stations like Rome, Termini (G), Rome, Roma Ostiense and Rome, Termini.
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 Rome, Termini (G), located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Budapest to Rome
- 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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