The cheapest and fastest buses from Łódź to Budapest
Cheapest price
€55
Average price
€66
Fastest journey
12 h
Average duration
13 h 15 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
474 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Łódź to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Łódź to Budapest will cost around €66 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €55.
It's difficult to get from Łódź to Budapest without transferring at least once.
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Compare train and bus for Łódź to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Łódź to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €33. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 11h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €33, and a bus costs an average of €31.
Distance: 474 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€49 Average price | €34 Average price Cheapest |
11h 33m Average total duration Fastest 11h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 51m Average total duration 13h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Łódź to Budapest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Łódź to Budapest buses for today, Wednesday, November 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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(Warsaw -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 9:00 AM Łódź, Dworzec Autobusowy Kaliska | 20h05 | 5:05 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
(Warsaw -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 9:00 AM Łódź, Dworzec Autobusowy Kaliska | 19h45 | 4:45 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 AM Łódź, Fabryczna | 16h25 | 3:20 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:25 PM Łódź, Fabryczna | 15h10 | 5:35 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:05 PM Łódź, Fabryczna | 12h00 | 5:05 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:05 PM Łódź, Fabryczna | 13h20 | 6:25 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:05 PM Łódź, Fabryczna | 12h20 | 5:25 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:05 PM Łódź, Fabryczna | 14h15 | 7:20 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
(Warsaw -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 9:00 PM Łódź, Dworzec Autobusowy Kaliska | 18h15 | 3:15 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
(Warsaw -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 9:00 PM Łódź, Dworzec Autobusowy Kaliska | 18h35 | 3:35 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:59 PM Łódź, Fabryczna | 15h36 | 2:35 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:59 PM Łódź, Fabryczna | 14h41 | 1:40 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:59 PM Łódź, Fabryczna | 14h56 | 1:55 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
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![]() | 3:15 AM Łódź | 15h20 | 6:35 PM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Łódź to Budapest
Buses from Łódź to Budapest run on average 19 times per day, taking around 11h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €31 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 474 km distance in 10h 40m.
Distance 474 km |
Average bus duration 11h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price €31 |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 10h 40m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Łódź to BudapestYou can travel by bus between Łódź to Budapest with FlixBus for as low as €31. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Łódź to Budapest
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Łódź 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.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Łódź, Fabryczna, which is located around 2.3 miles (3.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar, located 5.2 miles (8.4 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Łódź 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
- 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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