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Compare train, bus, and flight for Prague to Budapest
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 €16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 33m. 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 €16, and a flight costs an average of €27.
Distance: 444 km
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€48 Average price | €31 Average price Cheapest | €212 Average price |
8h 16m Average total duration 7h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 51m Average total duration 7h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Prague to Budapest by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Prague to Budapest is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
(Prague -> Budapest)Cheapest
RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest)Fastest
LX1485 · LX2254Other options
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General Information about the journey from Prague to Budapest
The journey between the two cities can be made by plane, bus or train. The fastest way to travel is by plane. Bus and train routes both have a similar journey time, with the most frequent daily departures being by bus. Bus and train stations in the cities are centrally located and have good onward travel links on local buses, trams and metro.
Buses from Prague to Budapest
Seven buses a day run between the two cities. The first departure is at around 5:00 a.m., with the last bus leaving at about 11:00 p.m. The service can be booked through three operators, the Czech owned RegioJet Bus Company and orangeways.com, as well as Infobus. Most routes are direct and take between 7 and 8.5 hours. Buses depart from Prague Florenc Central Bus Station and arrive at, or near, Budapest Nepliget Bus Station.
Trains from Prague to Budapest
Euro-city trains depart from Prague Hlavni Nadrazi Station approximately every two hours, between around 7:30 a.m. and about 3.30 p.m., with the journey taking just under 7 hours. Trains arrive into Budapest Keleti Station.
Flights from Prague to Budapest
Czech Airlines have two direct flights a day going to Budapest from Prague, with a journey time of around 5.5 hours. The flights depart at just before 6:00 a.m. and around noon. Several other providers offer connecting flights with much longer journey times. Prague Vaclav Airport is 10 km from the city centre, while Budapest Ferihegy International Airport is 16 km East of the city, both have direct and fast links to the city centres by public transport or taxi.
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FAQs: Travel from Prague 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 Prague to Budapest.
There are 3 travel options from Prague to Budapest: coach, train or flight.
The cheapest way to travel to Budapest from Prague is a train with an average price of €17.
This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Budapest:
A train is €1 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Prague to Budapest costing on average €17.
A train is €15 less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Prague to Budapest costing on average €32.
The quickest way to travel from Prague to Budapest is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 10 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a coach requires on average 5 h 56 min of travel time.
Train takes on average 6 h 42 min.
The distance between Prague and Budapest is around 444 km.
The average frequency per day from Prague to Budapest is:
- 46 coaches per day.
- 25 flights a day.
- 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Budapest from Prague as scheduled services by coach, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Prague to Budapest:
- Most travellers catch their coach from Prague, Central Train Station and arrive in Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér.
- Most travellers take a flight from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
- Most travellers catch their train from Prague hlavní nádraží and arrive in Budapest Keleti.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Prague to Budapest:
- You can go to Budapest from Prague by coach with FlixBus, Infobus, DMD Group or Express Busline. You'll see cheap coach tickets for €17 with FlixBus from Prague to Budapest on Omio.
- You can travel by plane to Budapest from Prague with Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, LOT Polish Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline (2), SWISS, Norwegian Air, Air Baltic or LAER, and you can find Ryanair Prague to Budapest tickets for €32 on Omio.
- You can go to Budapest from Prague by train with Regiojet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) or ÖBB | Railjet. You'll see cheap train tickets for €17 with Regiojet from Prague to Budapest on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Prague to Budapest with the following travel companies:
- Direct coaches with FlixBus, Infobus, DMD Group or Express Busline with 37 direct coaches per day.
- 5 direct trains per day with Regiojet or ÖBB | Euro City (EC).
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Budapest as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Budapest from Prague.
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