The cheapest and fastest buses from Prague to Budapest
Cheapest price on Oct 20
€30
Average ticket price on Oct 20
€40
Fastest journey on Oct 20
6 h
Average journey duration on Oct 20
6 h 18 m
Buses on Oct 20
62
Distance
444 km
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 €40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €30.
On Tue, Oct 20, we found 62 buses from Prague to Budapest, including 50 direct services.
On Tue, Oct 20 the direct buses cover the 444 km distance in an average of 6 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h .
On Tue, Oct 20 the slowest buses will take 6 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.
(Prague -> Budapest)11:00 PM7h05Praha, ÚAN Florenc6:05 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar€301One-way0 transfers
(Prague -> Budapest)11:00 PM6h45Praha, ÚAN Florenc5:45 AMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás€301One-way0 transfers
RJ 1051 (Prague -> Brno) · (Prague -> Budapest)8:41 PM9h24Prague hlavní nádraží6:05 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar€321One-way1 transfer
FlixBus5:35 AM6h50Prague, Central Train Station12:25 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás€321One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:20 AM7h05Praha, ÚAN Florenc12:25 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás€321One-way0 transfers
02:00 AM6h00Prague8:00 AMBudapest€1401One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:59 PM6h11Prague, Central Train Station6:10 AMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás€331One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:45 PM6h25Praha, ÚAN Florenc6:10 AMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás€331One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:59 PM6h26Prague, Central Train Station6:25 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar€331One-way0 transfers
00030110:30 AM6h30Praha, ÚAN Florenc5:00 PMBudapest€401One-way0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Prague to Budapest
Buses from Prague to Budapest run on average 57 times per day, taking around 7h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €15 but you can travel from only €8 by train.
There are 47 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:14, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 444 km distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 444 km |
Average bus duration 7h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price €15 |
Buses per day 57 |
Direct buses 47 |
Fastest bus 3h 0m |
First bus 12:14 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 91 days |
Live departures
Prague to Budapest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Prague to Budapest buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, October 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 2:00 AM Prague | 6h00 | 8:00 AM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:20 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 9h30 | 11:50 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:35 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h15 | 10:50 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:35 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h35 | 11:10 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:45 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h05 | 10:50 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:45 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h25 | 11:10 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:20 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h05 | 12:25 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:20 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h25 | 12:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:35 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 6h50 | 12:25 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:35 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h10 | 12:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:05 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h20 | 1:25 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:15 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h10 | 1:25 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:20 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h20 | 2:40 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:20 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 8h15 | 3:35 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:20 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h35 | 2:55 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 8h00 | 3:35 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h20 | 2:55 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h05 | 2:40 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 AM Praha, Zličín | 10h55 | 6:45 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
(Prague -> Budapest) | 9:30 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 6h45 | 4:15 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Prague -> Budapest) | 9:30 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h05 | 4:35 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
7658452 | 10:30 AM Prague | 7h30 | 6:00 PM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
000301 | 10:30 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 6h30 | 5:00 PM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 8h10 | 6:45 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h25 | 6:00 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h45 | 6:20 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Praha, Roztyly | 7h20 | 6:20 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Praha, Roztyly | 7h45 | 6:45 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Praha, Roztyly | 7h00 | 6:00 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 9h20 | 8:55 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h15 | 7:45 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h30 | 8:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h15 | 8:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h00 | 7:45 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:50 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 9h15 | 11:05 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:05 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 9h00 | 11:05 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:20 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h25 | 9:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:20 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h10 | 9:30 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:10 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h35 | 10:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:25 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h20 | 10:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:40 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h30 | 12:10 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:40 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h10 | 11:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:50 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h20 | 12:10 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:50 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h00 | 11:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 9h40 | 3:10 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 9h25 | 3:10 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
7601593 | 6:00 PM Prague | 7h20 | 1:20 AM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
000278 | 6:00 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 8h00 | 2:00 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Prague -> Budapest) · RJ 1051 (Prague -> Brno) | 8:41 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 9h24 | 6:05 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
010410 | 10:00 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 8h00 | 6:00 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 PM Praha, Roztyly | 10h45 | 9:30 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
(Prague -> Budapest) | 11:00 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 6h45 | 5:45 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Prague -> Budapest) | 11:00 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h05 | 6:05 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 6h40 | 6:25 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 6h25 | 6:10 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 9h45 | 9:30 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 6h11 | 6:10 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 6h26 | 6:25 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 9h31 | 9:30 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
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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.
FAQs: Bus from Prague to Budapest
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Prague 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.

- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- ArdaTur
- Passengers with disabilities receive discounts and priority seating, and folding wheelchairs are transported free of charge with advance registration.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- 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.
- ArdaTur
- Cancellation policies vary by ticket class, individual trips, or promotions, with refunds ranging from 50% to 100% depending on the time before departure, and no refunds for cancellations less than 24 hours prior.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- ArdaTur
- One piece of hand luggage up to 15 kg and two pieces of checked luggage up to 35 kg each are included.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- ArdaTur
- Additional baggage or cargo is accepted for transport if there is free space and for a separate charge.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- Express Busline
- Small animals are permitted if kept in a carrier with a maximum size of 70 x 30 x 50 cm.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Prague to Budapest
Most Prague to Budapest buses use the Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station pair, with some services arriving at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás. Use this guide to compare Prague and Budapest bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Prague station do buses to Budapest leave from?
Getting to Praha, ÚAN Florenc from Prague city centre
Praha, ÚAN Florenc is 1 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha, ÚAN Florenc bus station facilities and services
Praha, ÚAN Florenc has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Florenc (in the station), Bistro Florenc (0.2 km), Restaurace U Rozvařilů (0.5 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station, offering multiple currency options.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Praha, ÚAN Florenc.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Praha, ÚAN Florenc: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha, ÚAN Florenc: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Praha, Hlavní Nádraží from Prague city centre
Praha, Hlavní Nádraží is 1 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha, Hlavní Nádraží bus station facilities and services
Praha, Hlavní Nádraží has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Czech Bistro (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Bohemian Café (0.2 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and ticketing area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Praha, Hlavní Nádraží.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Praha, Hlavní Nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha, Hlavní Nádraží: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Praha, Roztyly from Prague city centre
Praha, Roztyly is 6 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha, Roztyly bus station facilities and services
Praha, Roztyly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Praha, Roztyly. ATMs are available at Praha, Roztyly.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Praha, Roztyly.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Praha, Roztyly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha, Roztyly: Wheelchair accessible platform available.
Which Budapest station do buses from Prague arrive at?
Getting to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar from Budapest city centre
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar is 5 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar bus station facilities and services
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Népliget (in the station), Gulyás Tér (0.5 km), Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás from Budapest city centre
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás is 4 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás bus station facilities and services
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station), Bistro Budapest (0.5 km), Café Central (0.7 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the station for cash withdrawals.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér from Budapest city centre
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