The cheapest and fastest buses from Milan to Budapest
Cheapest price
€74
Average price
€87
Fastest journey
14 h
Average duration
15 h 56 m
Buses per day
22
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 €87 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €74.
Of the 22 buses that leave Milan for Budapest on Wed, Jan 07, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jan 07 the direct buses cover the 787 km distance in an average of 15 h 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 14 h .
On Wed, Jan 07 the slowest buses will take 17 h 15 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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Compare bus, train, 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 €179.
Distance: 787 km
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
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€83 Average price Cheapest | €113 Average price | €210 Average price |
20h 10m Average total duration 19h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 16m Average total duration 12h 46m 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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Live departures
Milan to Budapest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Budapest buses for today, Tuesday, January 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 20h30 | 6:40 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 20h10 | 6:20 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 21h35 | 7:45 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 17h40 | 4:50 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 17h06 | 4:16 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:25 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 16h55 | 6:20 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:25 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 17h15 | 6:40 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:25 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 18h20 | 7:45 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:30 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 14h00 | 8:30 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 18h50 | 4:20 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 19h50 | 5:20 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 18h55 | 5:40 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 19h45 | 6:30 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 AM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 19h45 | 6:45 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 3:30 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 14h25 | 5:55 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:35 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 18h35 | 12:10 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:35 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 17h15 | 10:50 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 17h30 | 2:00 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 17h55 | 2:25 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 19h26 | 4:16 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 20h00 | 4:50 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 20h15 | 5:05 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 19h50 | 4:50 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Milan to Budapest
Buses from Milan to Budapest run on average 32 times per day, taking around 19h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €48 but you can travel from only €25 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 40m |
Cheapest ticket price €48 |
Buses per day 32 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 14h 0m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
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 €25. 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.

When departing from Milan, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Milano, Milan Linate Airport, Milan, Stazione Garibaldi and Milan, Cadorna M1 M2 S R. When arriving in Budapest, you can end your route in coach stations like Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér, Budapest, Liszt Ferenc International Airport (Terminal 2) and Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Milano, Milan Linate Airport, which is located around 5.5 miles (8.8 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.
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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