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Compare bus and flight for Madrid to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 2.0 - 4.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €35, and a bus costs an average of €113.
Distance: 1974 km
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€175 Average price Cheapest | €208 Average price |
6h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 37h 53m Average total duration 37h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
5.9 - 11.8kg CO2 emissions | 2.0 - 4.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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How to get from Madrid to Budapest by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Madrid to Budapest is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Budapest
Travel to Budapest easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Budapest.

There are 2 options to travel from Madrid to Budapest including taking a coach or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Budapest is by taking a flight with average ticket prices of €41 compared to other travel options to Budapest:
Taking a flight costs €83 less than taking a coach, which costs on average €123 for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel from Madrid to Budapest is by flight, which takes on average 3 h 5 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Coach takes 39 h 5 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 1974 km from Madrid to Budapest.
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Budapest is:
- Around 14 coaches per day.
- 42 flights a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Budapest from Madrid as scheduled services by coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Madrid to Budapest:
- Most travellers who book a plane ticket from Madrid to Budapest depart from Madrid Barajas Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Madrid to Budapest:
- You can go to Budapest from Madrid by coach with FlixBus. You'll see cheap coach tickets for €123 with FlixBus from Madrid to Budapest on Omio.
- You can go to Budapest from Madrid by plane with Wizz Air, Ryanair, Iberia, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, KLM, Air France, LAER, SWISS, LOT Polish Airlines or Air Baltic. You'll see cheap plane tickets for €41 with Wizz Air from Madrid to Budapest on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Madrid to Budapest with the following travel companies:
- You can find 2 direct flights per day to Budapest with Wizz Air or Iberia.
Direct services to Budapest tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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