The cheapest and fastest buses from Milan to Budapest
Cheapest price
€94
Average price
€112
Fastest journey
14 h 25 m
Average duration
15 h 31 m
Buses per day
40
Distance
787 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Milan to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Budapest will cost around €112 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €94.
Of the 40 buses that leave Milan for Budapest on Sat, May 23, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 23 the direct buses cover the 787 km distance in an average of 15 h 31 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 14 h 25 m .
On Sat, May 23 the slowest buses will take 16 h 40 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 · FlixBus6:35 PM16h40Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano11:15 AMBudapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér€941One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:10 PM21h45Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)8:55 PMBudapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér€951One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:00 PM20h35Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano3:35 PMBudapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér€961One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:10 PM18h40Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)5:50 PMBudapest, Mexikói Út M€991One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:35 PM18h20Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano12:55 PMBudapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út)€1001One-way1 transfer
FlixBus4:30 PM14h25Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano6:55 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar€1121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:20 PM14h51Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano5:11 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar€1021One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 AM15h00Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano9:30 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar€1121One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:40 AM16h40Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano7:20 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás€1241One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:00 PM16h40Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano6:40 AMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás€1081One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Milan to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Milan to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 42m. 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 €48, and a train costs an average of €170.
Distance: 787 km
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
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€75 Average price Cheapest | €85 Average price | €170 Average price |
20h 14m Average total duration 19h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 49m Average total duration 15h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 2.4 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Milan to Budapest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Budapest buses for today, Friday, May 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 19h05 | 9:05 AM Budapest, Krisztina körút / Kosciuszkó Tádé utca | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 17h30 | 7:30 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 16h40 | 6:40 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:45 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 17h30 | 8:15 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:20 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 18h50 | 10:10 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:35 PM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 24h50 | 4:25 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:35 PM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 18h35 | 10:10 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 4:30 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 14h25 | 6:55 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:50 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 18h50 | 11:40 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:05 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 22h30 | 3:35 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:35 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 18h35 | 1:10 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:35 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 16h40 | 11:15 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 20h35 | 3:35 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 PM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 21h05 | 6:05 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 PM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 21h30 | 6:30 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 17h55 | 3:25 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 17h30 | 3:00 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 19h35 | 6:05 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 19h20 | 5:50 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 19h10 | 6:20 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 18h55 | 6:05 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 19h30 | 6:40 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 21h45 | 8:55 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 18h40 | 5:50 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 18h06 | 5:16 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 17h05 | 6:20 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 17h25 | 6:40 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:40 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 16h40 | 7:20 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:40 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 18h10 | 8:50 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:40 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 17h00 | 7:40 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 20h40 | 3:10 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 15h00 | 9:30 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 20h20 | 5:05 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 19h10 | 4:50 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 19h31 | 5:11 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 20h10 | 5:50 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 19h20 | 5:50 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 18h20 | 4:50 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:00 PM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 19h45 | 7:45 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Milan to Budapest
Buses from Milan to Budapest run on average 33 times per day, taking around 19h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €48 but you can travel from only €17 by flight.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 787 km distance in 14h 0m.
Distance 787 km |
Average bus duration 19h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price €48 |
Buses per day 33 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 14h 0m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 21 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Karat-S from Milan to BudapestYou can travel by bus between Milan to Budapest with FlixBus, Karat-S for as low as €17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Milan to Budapest
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan 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.

- Karat-S
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Karat-S
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Karat-S
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20) and one checked bag up to 25kg (70x50x30).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Karat-S
- 10€ per additional bag up to 25 kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Karat-S
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Milan to Budapest
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Lampugnano (in the station)
- Trattoria Milano (0.5 km)
- Pizza Express (0.7 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Metro: M1 Bus: 68, 78, 80
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Italiana (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Trattoria Milano (0.5 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 121, 132 Metro: M3
- 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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