4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bucharest to Budapest
Cheapest price
£50
Average price
£54
Fastest journey
14 h 35 m
Average duration
15 h 1 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
643 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bucharest to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bucharest to Budapest will cost around £54 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £50.
Of the 20 buses that leave Bucharest for Budapest every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 643 km distance in an average of 15 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 14 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 15 h 30 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.
FlixBus5:0517h25București, Autogara Militari21:30Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér£501One-way0 changes- FlixBus · FlixBus22:3015h30București, Autogara Militari13:00Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér£521One-way1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus13:0016h15București, Autogara Militari4:15Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér£521One-way1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus23:0019h05București, Autogara Militari17:05Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér£521One-way1 change
- FlixBus5:0517h56București, Autogara Militari22:01Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar£521One-way0 changes
- FlixBus · FlixBus23:0014h35București, Autogara Militari12:35Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér£521One-way1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:3014h45București, Autogara Militari20:15Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér£601One-way1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus23:0015h01București, Autogara Militari13:01Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar£541One-way1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:3015h15București, Autogara Militari20:45Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar£621One-way1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus22:3015h30București, Autogara Militari13:00Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér£521One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Bucharest to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bucharest to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.6 - 1.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, and a flight costs an average of £27.
Distance: 643 km
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| Coach | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
£46 Average Price Cheapest | £73 Average Price | £49 Average Price |
17h 26m Average total duration 16h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 47m Average total duration 15h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.9 - 3.9kg 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
Bucharest to Budapest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bucharest to Budapest coaches for today, Tuesday 21 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:30 București, Autogara Militari | 16h31 | 13:01 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:30 București, Autogara Militari | 17h00 | 13:30 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:30 București, Autogara Militari | 16h05 | 12:35 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:30 București, Autogara Militari | 15h30 | 13:00 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:30 București, Autogara Militari | 15h55 | 13:25 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:00 București, Autogara Militari | 19h30 | 17:30 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:00 București, Autogara Militari | 14h35 | 12:35 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:00 București, Autogara Militari | 19h05 | 17:05 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:00 București, Autogara Militari | 15h01 | 13:01 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:00 București, Autogara Militari | 20h40 | 18:40 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:00 București, Autogara Militari | 15h30 | 13:30 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
| Wednesday 22 April | |||||
| FlixBus | 5:05 București, Autogara Militari | 17h56 | 22:01 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:05 București, Autogara Militari | 17h25 | 21:30 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:05 București, Autogara Militari | 18h20 | 22:25 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 București, Autogara Militari | 14h45 | 20:15 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 București, Autogara Militari | 15h15 | 20:45 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 București, Autogara Militari | 20h15 | 4:15 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:00 București, Autogara Militari | 16h46 | 4:46 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:00 București, Autogara Militari | 16h15 | 4:15 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bucharest to Budapest
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Buses from Bucharest to Budapest run on average 8 times per day, taking around 16h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £27 by flight.
There are 6 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:15, the last at 23:35. The fastest coach covers the 643 km distance in 15h 46m.
Distance 643 km |
Average bus duration 16h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 15h 46m |
First bus 0:15 |
Last bus 23:35 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 56 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Bucharest to BudapestYou can travel by bus between Bucharest to Budapest with FlixBus for as low as £27. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bucharest to Budapest coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bucharest to Budapest by coach. 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 coach, 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.
- 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).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bucharest and Budapest
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 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
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 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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