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The cheapest and fastest buses from Prague to Budapest

Showing times and prices for Jul 14

Cheapest price

€30

Average price

€49

Fastest journey

6 h 11 m

Average duration

6 h 29 m

Buses per day

62

Distance

444 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Prague to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Prague to Budapest will cost around €49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €30.

Fast buses

Of the 62 buses that leave Prague for Budapest on Mon, Jul 14, 48 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Mon, Jul 14 the direct buses cover the 444 km distance in an average of 6 h 29 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 11 m .

On Mon, Jul 14 the slowest buses will take 6 h 45 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.

DMD Group
06:00PM8h00
Praha, ÚAN Florenc
02:00AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
301One-way
0 transfers
Infobus0
06:00PM7h30
Praha, ÚAN Florenc
01:30AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
331One-way
0 transfers
RegiojetRJ 1051 (Prague -> Brno) · (Prague -> Budapest)
08:10PM9h55
Praha-Zahradní Město
06:05AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
341One-way
1 transfer
RegiojetRJ 1051 (Prague -> Brno) · (Prague -> Budapest)
08:27PM9h38
Prague hlavní nádraží
06:05AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
341One-way
1 transfer
Regiojet(Prague -> Budapest)
11:00PM7h05
Praha, ÚAN Florenc
06:05AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
351One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus, train, and flight for Prague to Budapest

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prague to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a flight costs an average of €45.

Distance: 444 km

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Flight

€34

Average price

Cheapest

€45

Average price

€206

Average price

7h 51m

Average total duration

7h 21m

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30m

Additional time*

8h 24m

Average total duration

7h 54m

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30m

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5h 31m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 31m

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3h 0m

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0.4 - 1.1kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.3 - 2.7kg

CO2 emissions

FlixBus

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Live departures

Prague to Budapest bus times

Showing buses for today, Sunday, July 13
Last updated at 7:48 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
infobus_express_busline58096248:30 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc
7h30
4:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:35 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc
7h45
4:20 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:35 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc
7h25
4:00 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus8:35 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc
8h10
4:45 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:00 AM Praha, Roztyly
7h45
4:45 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:00 AM Praha, Roztyly
7h20
4:20 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:00 AM Praha, Roztyly
7h00
4:00 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus9:05 AM Prague, Central Train Station
8h41
5:46 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:20 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc
8h56
6:16 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus9:35 AM Prague, Central Train Station
9h10
6:45 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus12:05 PM Prague, Central Train Station
9h00
9:05 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus12:20 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc
7h10
7:30 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus12:20 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc
7h25
7:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus1:10 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc
7h35
8:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus1:25 PM Prague, Central Train Station
7h20
8:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus2:35 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc
7h40
10:15 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus2:35 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc
7h20
9:55 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus2:50 PM Prague, Central Train Station
7h25
10:15 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus2:50 PM Prague, Central Train Station
7h05
9:55 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus3:20 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc
9h50
1:10 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus3:35 PM Prague, Central Train Station
9h35
1:10 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér1 transfer
ams_infobus04:00 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc
7h30
11:30 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar0 transfersDirect
studentagencyconnect_regio_jetRJ 1051 (Prague -> Brno) · (Prague -> Budapest)6:31 PM Praha-Zahradní Město
9h34
4:05 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus6:35 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc
7h45
2:20 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar1 transfer
studentagencyconnect_regio_jetRJ 1051 (Prague -> Brno) · (Prague -> Budapest)6:47 PM Prague hlavní nádraží
9h18
4:05 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus7:00 PM Praha, Roztyly
7h20
2:20 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus8:45 PM Praha, Roztyly
10h20
7:05 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér1 transfer
studentagencyconnect_regio_jet(Prague -> Budapest)9:00 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc
7h05
4:05 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar0 transfersDirect
studentagencyconnect_regio_jet(Prague -> Budapest)9:00 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc
6h45
3:45 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus9:15 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc
9h50
7:05 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus9:25 PM Prague, Central Train Station
9h40
7:05 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:45 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc
6h25
4:10 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:45 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc
6h40
4:25 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:59 PM Prague, Central Train Station
6h11
4:10 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus9:59 PM Prague, Central Train Station
6h26
4:25 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus11:45 PM Prague, Central Train Station
6h45
6:30 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus11:45 PM Prague, Central Train Station
7h05
6:50 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar0 transfersDirect
Monday, July 14
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus12:20 AM Prague, Central Train Station
9h30
9:50 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus1:40 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc
7h20
9:00 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus1:40 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc
7h40
9:20 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus1:55 AM Prague, Central Train Station
7h25
9:20 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus1:55 AM Prague, Central Train Station
7h05
9:00 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus2:10 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc
10h50
1:00 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus2:25 AM Prague, Central Train Station
10h35
1:00 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus3:20 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc
7h25
10:45 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus3:20 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc
7h05
10:25 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus3:35 AM Prague, Central Train Station
7h10
10:45 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus3:35 AM Prague, Central Train Station
6h50
10:25 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus4:05 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc
7h20
11:25 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus4:15 AM Prague, Central Train Station
7h10
11:25 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus5:20 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc
7h20
12:40 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus5:20 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc
8h15
1:35 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus5:20 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc
7h35
12:55 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus5:35 AM Prague, Central Train Station
7h20
12:55 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus5:35 AM Prague, Central Train Station
8h00
1:35 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus5:35 AM Prague, Central Train Station
7h05
12:40 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus5:50 AM Praha, Zličín
10h55
4:45 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér1 transfer
studentagencyconnect_regio_jet(Prague -> Budapest)7:30 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc
7h05
2:35 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar0 transfersDirect
studentagencyconnect_regio_jet(Prague -> Budapest)7:30 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc
6h45
2:15 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Prague to Budapest

CzechiaCzechia
HungaryHungary
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Buses from Prague to Budapest run on average 49 times per day, taking around 7h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €20 but you can travel from only €17 by train.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from €17
Distance
444 km
Average bus duration
7h 21m
Cheapest ticket price
€20
Buses per day
49
Direct buses
38
Fastest bus
6h 26m
First bus
00:14
Last bus
23:50
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from €17

Coach companies: FlixBus, Infobus and DMD Group Prague to Budapest

You can travel by coach between Prague and Budapest with FlixBus, Infobus and DMD Group for as low as €17. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost coach operators, founded in Germany and offering long-distance coach services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

FlixBus from Prague to Budapest coach information:

  • Average Duration: 5 h 56 min
  • Cheapest Price: €17
  • FlixBus frequency: 8 a day

Buses from Prague to Budapest

The distance from Prague in Czechoslovakia to Budapest in Hungary is around 325 miles. Buses complete this journey in between 6 hours 30 minutes and 7 hours 30 minutes. Buses depart from Prague Main Railway Station in the centre of the city, arriving at Budapest Népliget Bus Station. There are both direct and indirect buses from Prague to Budapest with services run by Flixbus. There are regular departures from Prague, with buses leaving up to 4 times per hour during the day, but a less regular service during the night with 3 bus departures from Prague.

Taking the Bus from Prague

Bus services from Prague all depart from the city's UAN Florenc Bus Station. Located close to the heart of the city, Florenc is also a metro stop, which makes it easily accessible. Buses from Prague to Budapest depart from Florenc's platform 22, and the station is open from 4 a.m. until midnight. Prague's Metro service runs from 4:45 a.m. until after midnight, making it easy to reach most departures. For the earliest buses, there are night trams from the centre of town as well.

Getting into Budapest by Bus

Hungary's capital is a magical city - with stunning baroque architecture, fascinating museums and unique attractions like the array of thermal baths. All Eurolines and Student Agency buses from Prague to Budapest arrive at the city's Nepliget Bus Station. Nepliget is located on the M3 Metro Line, providing rapid access to the city centre. Get off at Kalvin Ter or Deak Ferenc ter, and change to the M5 line, which stops at the major central attractions. There are also plenty of local trolley buses and trams, along with the HEV suburban railway that serves outlying districts.

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Popular bus stations from Prague to Budapest

Prague
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The major bus station for departures in Prague is Praha, Hlavní Nádraží. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Praha, Hlavní Nádraží for your trip from Prague to Budapest.
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WifiWifi
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DiningDining
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TaxisTaxis
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Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 00:00-23:59
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
Wilsonova
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Czech Bistro (in the station)
  • Fast Food Express (in the station)
  • Bohemian Café (0.2 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Praha, Hlavní Nádraží
  • Bus: 135, 175, 207 Metro: C Train: All major s
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
Křižíkova
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafeteria Florenc (in the station)
  • Bistro Florenc (0.2 km)
  • Restaurace U Rozvařilů (0.5 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Praha, ÚAN Florenc
  • Bus: 133, 135, 175, 207 Metro: B, C
Praha, Roztyly
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The major bus station for arrivals in Budapest is Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás for your trip to Budapest from Prague.
Budapest, Kelenföld VasútállomásWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
4 km
carConnection
Car connection
Somogyi út
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station)
  • Bistro Budapest (0.5 km)
  • Café Central (0.7 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
  • Bus: 7, 103, 114, 213, 214 Metro: M4 Train: Suburban Railway
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:30-22:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
5 km
carConnection
Car connection
Üllői út
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafeteria Népliget (in the station)
  • Gulyás Tér (0.5 km)
  • Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available near the entrance.
Public transit options for Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
  • Bus: 103, 254E, 901, 918 Metro: M3
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