The cheapest and fastest buses from Kyiv to Budapest
Cheapest price
€75
Average price
€98
Fastest journey
19 h 35 m
Average duration
20 h 7 m
Buses per day
31
Distance
899 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kyiv to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kyiv to Budapest will cost around €98 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €75.
Of the 31 buses that leave Kyiv for Budapest on Fri, Dec 26, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Dec 26 the direct buses cover the 899 km distance in an average of 20 h 7 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 19 h 35 m .
On Fri, Dec 26 the slowest buses will take 20 h 36 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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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Kyiv to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €42. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 18h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €42, and a train costs an average of €211.
Distance: 899 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€64 Average price Cheapest | €211 Average price |
22h 29m Average total duration 21h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 27m Average total duration Fastest 18h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Kyiv to Budapest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Kyiv to Budapest buses for today, Thursday, December 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 8:00 AM Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) | 21h45 | 5:45 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) | 21h15 | 5:15 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 21h15 | 5:45 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 20h45 | 5:15 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Dachna Bus Station | 28h20 | 1:20 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Dachna Bus Station | 29h15 | 2:15 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM Dachna Bus Station | 20h45 | 5:45 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM Dachna Bus Station | 20h15 | 5:15 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
641б · 641б · 641б | 10:30 AM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 23h50 | 10:20 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc International Airport (Terminal 2) | 2 transfers | |
641б · 641б · 641б | 10:30 AM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 24h20 | 10:50 AM Budapest | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 PM Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) | 25h36 | 1:46 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 PM Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) | 26h05 | 2:15 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 PM Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) | 25h10 | 1:20 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:40 PM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 25h06 | 1:46 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:40 PM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 29h10 | 5:50 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:40 PM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 24h40 | 1:20 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:40 PM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 25h35 | 2:15 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:15 PM Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) | 28h40 | 10:55 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:15 PM Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) | 25h35 | 7:50 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:15 PM Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) | 25h10 | 7:25 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 PM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 24h40 | 7:25 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 PM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 28h10 | 10:55 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 PM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 25h05 | 7:50 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
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undefined · undefined | 4:30 AM Kyiv (Київ) | 26h30 | 7:00 AM Budapest | 1 transfer | |
6082005 | 5:50 AM Kyiv (Київ) | 22h10 | 4:00 AM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 AM Kyiv | 22h00 | 4:00 AM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Kyiv to Budapest
Buses from Kyiv to Budapest run on average 24 times per day, taking around 21h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €42 if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 899 km distance in 20h 45m.
Distance 899 km |
Average bus duration 21h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price €42 |
Buses per day 24 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 20h 45m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Infobus from Kyiv to BudapestYou can travel by bus between Kyiv to Budapest with FlixBus, Infobus for as low as €42. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Kyiv to Budapest
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kyiv 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.

When departing from Kyiv, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Kyiv, Avtostantsiya " Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція " Київ" ), Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) and Dachna Bus Station. When arriving in Budapest, you can end your trip in coach stations like Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér and Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Kyiv, Avtostantsiya " Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція " Київ" ), which is located around 2.3 miles (3.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér, located 11.3 miles (18.2 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Kyiv to Budapest
- 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
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