The cheapest and fastest buses from Warsaw to Budapest
Cheapest price
€44
Average price
€63
Fastest journey
11 h 15 m
Average duration
11 h 30 m
Buses per day
42
Distance
545 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Warsaw to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Warsaw to Budapest will cost around €63 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €44.
Of the 42 buses that leave Warsaw for Budapest on Sun, Mar 01, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Mar 01 the direct buses cover the 545 km distance in an average of 11 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 15 m .
On Sun, Mar 01 the slowest buses will take 11 h 50 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 train, bus, and flight for Warsaw to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Warsaw to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €34, and a flight costs an average of €27.
Distance: 545 km
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
€43 Average price Cheapest | €136 Average price | €49 Average price |
9h 1m Average total duration 8h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 24m Average total duration Fastest 4h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 21h 29m Average total duration 20h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Warsaw to Budapest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Warsaw to Budapest buses for today, Saturday, February 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 13h35 | 11:15 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 13h10 | 10:50 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 13h35 | 11:50 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Autobusowy Metro Młociny | 17h00 | 4:35 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:00 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 15h20 | 3:20 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 16h15 | 5:00 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:48 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Autobusowy Metro Młociny | 15h13 | 6:01 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:48 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Autobusowy Metro Młociny | 14h47 | 5:35 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:01 PM Warszawa, Stadion Narodowy | 15h00 | 6:01 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:01 PM Warszawa, Stadion Narodowy | 14h34 | 5:35 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:30 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 12h30 | 5:00 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:30 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 12h05 | 4:35 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:15 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 11h50 | 5:05 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:30 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 12h31 | 6:01 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 12h05 | 5:35 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:50 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 11h15 | 5:05 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:55 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 12h06 | 6:01 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:50 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 12h30 | 7:20 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:50 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 11h35 | 6:25 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:50 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 11h56 | 6:46 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Warsaw -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 7:00 PM Warszawa, al. Jana Pawła II (Dworzec Centralny) | 20h35 | 3:35 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
(Warsaw -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 7:00 PM Warszawa, al. Jana Pawła II (Dworzec Centralny) | 20h15 | 3:15 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
(Warsaw -> Prague) · (Prague -> Vienna) · RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 7:00 PM Warszawa, al. Jana Pawła II (Dworzec Centralny) | 19h58 | 2:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:25 PM Warszawa, Metro Stadion Narodowy 01 | 16h10 | 11:35 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:35 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Autobusowy Metro Młociny | 15h00 | 11:35 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:35 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Autobusowy Metro Młociny | 15h20 | 11:55 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 14h05 | 11:55 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 13h45 | 11:35 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:59 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 12h26 | 11:25 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:59 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 12h47 | 11:46 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:59 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 15h16 | 2:15 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 12h26 | 11:46 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 14h55 | 2:15 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 12h05 | 11:25 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus | 5:00 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 13h16 | 6:16 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 12h50 | 5:50 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 11h50 | 7:35 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 12h10 | 7:55 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 15h05 | 10:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:20 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 11h15 | 7:35 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 11h35 | 7:55 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Warsaw to Budapest
Buses from Warsaw to Budapest run on average 48 times per day, taking around 8h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €34 but you can travel from only €27 by flight.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 545 km distance in 11h 15m.
Distance 545 km |
Average bus duration 8h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price €34 |
Buses per day 48 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 11h 15m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Warsaw to BudapestYou can travel by bus between Warsaw to Budapest with FlixBus for as low as €28. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Warsaw to Budapest
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Warsaw 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.

- Wizz Air
- Wizz Air provides assistance for passengers with reduced mobility, must be requested at least 48 hours before departure
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Wizz Air
- Basic fare tickets non-refundable, Flex fare allows cancellation for 100% refund in WIZZ credit
- 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.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Wizz Air
- Extra cabin bag 55x40x23cm and checked baggage up to 32kg available for purchase
- FlixBus
- 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 Warsaw to Budapest
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Polska (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Bistro Warszawa (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 127, 158, 517, 523 Train: KM, S1, S2
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Terminal (in the station)
- Bistro Chopin (in the station)
- Pierogi Place (0.5 km).
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 175, 188, 148 Train: S2, S3
- 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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