The cheapest and fastest buses from Trieste to Budapest
Cheapest price
€29
Average price
€50
Fastest journey
7 h 40 m
Average duration
8 h 19 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
451 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Trieste to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Trieste to Budapest will cost around €50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €29.
Of the 11 buses that leave Trieste for Budapest on Fri, Nov 14, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 14 the direct buses cover the 451 km distance in an average of 8 h 19 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 40 m .
On Fri, Nov 14 the slowest buses will take 9 h 15 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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Compare bus and flight for Trieste to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Trieste to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €28, and a flight costs an average of €27.
Distance: 451 km
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€43 Average price Cheapest | €296 Average price |
7h 53m Average total duration 7h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Trieste to Budapest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Trieste to Budapest buses for today, Thursday, November 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 10:15 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 7h40 | 5:55 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 11h55 | 11:35 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 11h00 | 10:40 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, November 14 | |||||
FlixBus | 7:35 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 8h41 | 4:16 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 9h15 | 4:50 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:05 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 10h20 | 7:25 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:05 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 10h40 | 7:45 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 7h50 | 6:20 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 8h10 | 6:40 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:50 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 13h20 | 2:10 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 PM Trieste, Autostazione | 12h20 | 4:20 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Trieste to Budapest
Buses from Trieste to Budapest run on average 11 times per day, taking around 7h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €28 but you can travel from only €27 by flight.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 451 km distance in 7h 40m.
Distance 451 km |
Average bus duration 7h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price €28 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 7h 40m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus from Trieste to BudapestYou can travel by bus between Trieste to Budapest with FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus for as low as €27. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Trieste to Budapest
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Trieste 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 Trieste, Autostazione, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás, located 3.3 miles (5.4 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Trieste to Budapest
- 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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