The cheapest and fastest buses from Prešov to Budapest
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€21
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€29
Fastest journey on Sep 19
3 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
3 h 37 m
Buses on Sep 19
14
Distance
233 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Prešov to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prešov to Budapest will cost around €29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €21.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 14 buses from Prešov to Budapest, including 13 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 233 km distance in an average of 3 h 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 3 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.
FlixBus9:25 PM4h05Prešov, Autobusová Stanica1:30 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar€211One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:20 PM3h30Prešov, Autobusová Stanica8:50 PMBudapest, Mexikói Út M€221One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:20 PM3h50Prešov, Autobusová Stanica9:10 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar€221One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:30 AM4h01Prešov, Autobusová Stanica7:31 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar€231One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:55 PM4h21Prešov, Autobusová Stanica7:16 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar€231One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:20 PM3h30Prešov, Autobusová Stanica8:50 PMBudapest, Mexikói Út M€221One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:30 AM3h35Prešov, Autobusová Stanica12:05 PMBudapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér€451One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:30 AM3h35Prešov, Autobusová Stanica7:05 AMBudapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér€251One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:55 AM3h40Prešov, Autobusová Stanica5:35 AMBudapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér€251One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:30 AM3h45Prešov, Autobusová Stanica10:15 AMBudapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér€241One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Prešov to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Prešov to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €22 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 23m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, while a flight costs an average of €294.
Distance: 233 km
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€22 Average price Cheapest | €41 Average price | €294 Average price |
4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 9m Average total duration 15h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 30m Average total duration 9h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Prešov to Budapest:
A bus is €20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prešov to Budapest costing on average €41.
A bus is €272 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prešov to Budapest costing on average €294.
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Flight takes on average 9h 30m.
Train takes on average 15h 39m.
Live departures
Prešov to Budapest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Prešov to Budapest buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 5:20 PM Prešov, Autobusová Stanica | 3h30 | 8:50 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:20 PM Prešov, Autobusová Stanica | 3h50 | 9:10 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:25 PM Prešov, Autobusová Stanica | 4h05 | 1:30 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
FlixBus | 1:55 AM Prešov, Autobusová Stanica | 4h05 | 6:00 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:55 AM Prešov, Autobusová Stanica | 3h40 | 5:35 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:30 AM Prešov, Autobusová Stanica | 4h01 | 7:31 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:30 AM Prešov, Autobusová Stanica | 3h35 | 7:05 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 AM Prešov, Autobusová Stanica | 3h45 | 10:15 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 AM Prešov, Autobusová Stanica | 4h16 | 10:46 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM Prešov, Autobusová Stanica | 3h35 | 12:05 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM Prešov, Autobusová Stanica | 4h00 | 12:30 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 AM Prešov, Autobusová Stanica | 5h00 | 1:30 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:55 PM Prešov, Autobusová Stanica | 4h21 | 7:16 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:55 PM Prešov, Autobusová Stanica | 3h55 | 6:50 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Prešov to Budapest
Buses from Prešov to Budapest run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €16 if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 233 km distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 233 km |
Average bus duration 3h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price €16 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 3h 30m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Prešov to BudapestYou can travel by bus between Prešov to Budapest with FlixBus for as low as €16. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Prešov to Budapest
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Prešov 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.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
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- 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.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Prešov to Budapest
Most Prešov to Budapest buses use the Prešov, Autobusová Stanica to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station pair, with some services arriving at Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér. Use this guide to compare Prešov and Budapest bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Budapest station do buses from Prešov 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, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér from Budapest city centre
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.
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