The cheapest and fastest buses from Munich to Budapest
Cheapest price
€43
Average price
€49
Fastest journey
8 h 30 m
Average duration
9 h 2 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
562 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Munich to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Munich to Budapest will cost around €49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €43.
Of the 15 buses that leave Munich for Budapest on Wed, Nov 26, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 26 the direct buses cover the 562 km distance in an average of 9 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 30 m .
On Wed, Nov 26 the slowest buses will take 9 h 30 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 train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, and a flight costs an average of €28.
Distance: 562 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€52 Average price Cheapest | €102 Average price | €300 Average price |
10h 28m Average total duration 9h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 23m Average total duration 6h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Munich to Budapest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Munich to Budapest buses for today, Tuesday, November 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 · FlixBus | 5:30 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 12h15 | 5:45 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 11h40 | 5:10 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 11h20 | 4:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:05 AM München, Am Messefreigelände (München Messe) | 10h45 | 4:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:05 AM München, Am Messefreigelände (München Messe) | 11h40 | 5:45 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:05 AM München, Am Messefreigelände (München Messe) | 11h05 | 5:10 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:05 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 11h40 | 9:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
(Munich -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 3:30 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 13h15 | 4:45 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
(Munich -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 3:30 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 13h35 | 5:05 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:10 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 9h25 | 4:35 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 8h40 | 5:40 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 9h30 | 6:30 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 9h05 | 6:05 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 8h30 | 6:45 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Munich to Budapest
Buses from Munich to Budapest run on average 23 times per day, taking around 9h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €30 but you can travel from only €28 by flight.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 562 km distance in 8h 10m.
Distance 562 km |
Average bus duration 9h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price €30 |
Buses per day 23 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 8h 10m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Karat-S, BlaBlaCar Bus, City Lines, Citylines from Munich to BudapestYou can travel by bus between Munich to Budapest with FlixBus, Karat-S, BlaBlaCar Bus, City Lines, Citylines for as low as €28. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Munich to Budapest
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Munich 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 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB), which is located around 2.1 miles (3.4 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 Munich to Budapest
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria München ZOB (in the station)
- Bavarian Bistro (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 58, 100 Metro: U1, U2 Train: S1, S2, S3, S4, S6, S7, S8
- 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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