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
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.
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.
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
Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€34 Average price Cheapest | €45 Average price | €206 Average price |
7h 51m Average total duration 7h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 24m Average total duration 7h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:30 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h30 | 4:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:35 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h45 | 4:20 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:35 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h25 | 4:00 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:35 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 8h10 | 4:45 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Praha, Roztyly | 7h45 | 4:45 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Praha, Roztyly | 7h20 | 4:20 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Praha, Roztyly | 7h00 | 4:00 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:05 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 8h41 | 5:46 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:20 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 8h56 | 6:16 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:35 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 9h10 | 6:45 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:05 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 9h00 | 9:05 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:20 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h10 | 7:30 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:20 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h25 | 7:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:10 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h35 | 8:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:25 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h20 | 8:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:35 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h40 | 10:15 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:35 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h20 | 9:55 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:50 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h25 | 10:15 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:50 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h05 | 9:55 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:20 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 9h50 | 1:10 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:35 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 9h35 | 1:10 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h30 | 11:30 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:31 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 9h34 | 4:05 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:35 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h45 | 2:20 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:47 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 9h18 | 4:05 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Praha, Roztyly | 7h20 | 2:20 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:45 PM Praha, Roztyly | 10h20 | 7:05 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:00 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h05 | 4:05 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 6h45 | 3:45 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:15 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 9h50 | 7:05 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:25 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 9h40 | 7:05 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:45 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 6h25 | 4:10 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:45 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 6h40 | 4:25 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:59 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 6h11 | 4:10 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:59 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 6h26 | 4:25 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:45 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 6h45 | 6:30 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:45 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h05 | 6:50 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
Monday, July 14 | |||||
![]() | 12:20 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 9h30 | 9:50 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:40 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h20 | 9:00 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:40 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h40 | 9:20 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:55 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h25 | 9:20 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:55 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h05 | 9:00 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:10 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 10h50 | 1:00 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:25 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 10h35 | 1:00 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:20 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h25 | 10:45 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:20 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h05 | 10:25 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:35 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h10 | 10:45 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:35 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 6h50 | 10:25 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:05 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h20 | 11:25 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:15 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h10 | 11:25 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:20 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h20 | 12:40 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:20 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 8h15 | 1:35 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:20 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h35 | 12:55 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:35 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h20 | 12:55 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:35 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 8h00 | 1:35 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:35 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h05 | 12:40 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:50 AM Praha, Zličín | 10h55 | 4:45 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:30 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h05 | 2:35 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 6h45 | 2:15 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 |
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:
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.
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.
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.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Prague, Central Train Station, which is located around 1.8 miles (2.9 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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