The cheapest and fastest buses from Budapest to Trieste
Cheapest price
€37
Average price
€48
Fastest journey
7 h 35 m
Average duration
8 h 17 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
451 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Budapest to Trieste is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Trieste will cost around €48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €37.
Of the 9 buses that leave Budapest for Trieste on Thu, Nov 06, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 451 km distance in an average of 8 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 35 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 9 h 10 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.
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusTravel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Budapest to Trieste
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Trieste among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €29, and a flight costs an average of €33.
Distance: 451 km
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€45 Average price Cheapest | €90 Average price | €329 Average price |
7h 54m Average total duration 7h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 13m Average total duration 9h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Budapest to Trieste bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 8:25 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 8h10 | 4:35 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 7h50 | 4:35 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 21h20 | 8:15 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 7h35 | 1:35 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Budapest to Trieste by train, bus, or flight
Nov 05
Nov 06
Nov 07
Nov 08
Nov 09
Nov 10
Nov 11
Nov 12
Nov 13
Nov 14
Nov 15
Nov 16
Nov 17
Nov 18
Nov 19
Nov 20
Nov 21
Nov 22
Nov 23
Nov 24
Nov 25
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Budapest to Trieste
Distance 451 km |
Average bus duration 7h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price €29 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 7h 35m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Infobus from Budapest to TriesteYou can travel by bus between Budapest to Trieste with FlixBus, Infobus for as low as €29. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
FlixBus
Infobus
FAQs: Bus from Budapest to Trieste

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 Trieste, you can end your journey in coach stations like Trieste, Autostazione, Trieste, Central Bus Station and Trieste, NH Hotel.
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 Trieste, Autostazione, located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Budapest to Trieste
- 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
Most popular bus connections from Budapest
More options for your journey from Budapest to Trieste
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need


