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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bucharest to Budapest
Cheapest price
£45
Average price
£56
Fastest journey
13 h 35 m
Average duration
14 h 23 m
Buses per day
21
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 £56 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £45.
Of the 21 buses that leave Bucharest for Budapest every day 19 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 14 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 15 h 1 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.
FlixBus · FlixBus17:0018h50București, Autogara Militari10:50Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér£451One-way1 change- FlixBus23:0014h35București, Autogara Militari12:35Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér£451One-way0 changes
- FlixBus17:0017h01București, Autogara Militari9:01Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar£471One-way0 changes
- FlixBus23:0015h01București, Autogara Militari13:01Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar£471One-way0 changes
- FlixBus23:0015h30București, Autogara Militari13:30Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás£471One-way0 changes
- FlixBus11:4513h35București, Autogara Militari0:20Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér£501One-way0 changes
- FlixBus11:4514h00București, Autogara Militari0:45Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar£501One-way0 changes
- FlixBus23:0014h35București, Autogara Militari12:35Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér£451One-way0 changes
- FlixBus6:3014h45București, Autogara Militari20:15Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér£581One-way0 changes
- FlixBus23:0015h01București, Autogara Militari13:01Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar£471One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach 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 £33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 15m. 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 £33, and a flight costs an average of £24.
Distance: 643 km
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| Coach | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
£45 Average Price Cheapest | £79 Average Price | £47 Average Price |
9h 27m Average total duration 8h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 15m Average total duration Fastest 4h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 51m Average total duration 15h 21m 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 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| FlixBus | 11:45 București, Autogara Militari | 13h35 | 0:20 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:45 București, Autogara Militari | 14h00 | 0:45 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 13:00 București, Autogara Militari | 16h15 | 4:15 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 13:00 București, Autogara Militari | 16h46 | 4:46 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 17:00 București, Autogara Militari | 17h01 | 9:01 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:00 București, Autogara Militari | 18h50 | 10:50 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 22:30 București, Autogara Militari | 15h30 | 13:00 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 22:30 București, Autogara Militari | 15h55 | 13:25 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 23:00 București, Autogara Militari | 15h01 | 13:01 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 23:00 București, Autogara Militari | 14h35 | 12:35 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 23:00 București, Autogara Militari | 15h30 | 13:30 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 22 July | |||||
| FlixBus | 3:45 București, Autogara Militari | 16h31 | 19:16 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:55 București, Autogara Militari | 16h35 | 21:30 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:55 București, Autogara Militari | 17h30 | 22:25 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:55 București, Autogara Militari | 17h06 | 22:01 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:30 București, Autogara Militari | 15h15 | 20:45 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:30 București, Autogara Militari | 14h45 | 20:15 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 București, Autogara Militari | 15h55 | 21:25 Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 10:00 București, Autogara Militari | 16h30 | 1:30 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:00 București, Autogara Militari | 17h00 | 2:00 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:00 București, Autogara Militari | 17h20 | 2:20 Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bucharest to Budapest
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Buses from Bucharest to Budapest run on average 9 times per day, taking around 8h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £33 but you can travel from only £24 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 13h 35m.
Distance 643 km |
Average bus duration 8h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £33 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 13h 35m |
First bus 0:15 |
Last bus 23:35 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
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 £24. 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.
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- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
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- 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.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- 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
Important Stations and Airports in Bucharest and Budapest
Most Bucharest to Budapest buses use the București, Autogara Militari to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station pair, with some services arriving at Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér. Use this guide to compare Bucharest and Budapest bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to București, Autogara Militari from Bucharest city centre
Getting to Bukarest, Autogara Rahova from Bucharest city centre
Bucuresti, Rahova Bus Station bus station facilities and services
Bucuresti, Rahova Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bucuresti, Rahova Bus Station: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Which Budapest station do buses from Bucharest arrive at?
Getting to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar from Budapest city centre
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar is 5 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar bus station facilities and services
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Népliget (in the station), Gulyás Tér (0.5 km), Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér from Budapest city centre
Getting to Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás from Budapest city centre
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás is 4 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás bus station facilities and services
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station), Bistro Budapest (0.5 km), Café Central (0.7 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the station for cash withdrawals.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás: Elevators, ramps.
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