The cheapest and fastest coaches from Budapest to Trieste
Cheapest price
£42
Average price
£65
Fastest journey
7 h 35 m
Average duration
8 h 17 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
451 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Budapest to Trieste is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Trieste will cost around £65 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £42.
Of the 10 buses that leave Budapest for Trieste every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 451 km distance in an average of 8 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 9 h 10 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, coach and flight for Budapest to Trieste
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Trieste among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, and a flight costs an average of £31.
Distance: 451 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
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£41 Average Price Cheapest | £83 Average Price | £301 Average Price |
7h 54m Average total duration 7h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 13m Average total duration 9h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Budapest to Trieste bus times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Trieste coaches for today, Saturday 6 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 06:40 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 10h45 | 17:25 Trieste, Autostazione | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:15 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 10h10 | 17:25 Trieste, Autostazione | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 08:25 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 8h10 | 16:35 Trieste, Autostazione | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 08:45 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 7h50 | 16:35 Trieste, Autostazione | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 9h10 | 20:40 Trieste, Autostazione | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 8h40 | 20:40 Trieste, Autostazione | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:10 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 12h25 | 04:35 Trieste, Autostazione | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 18:00 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 7h35 | 01:35 Trieste, Autostazione | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:00 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 10h15 | 08:15 Trieste, Autostazione | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:25 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 11h05 | 10:30 Trieste, Autostazione | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Budapest to Trieste
Buses from Budapest to Trieste run on average 10 times per day, taking around 7h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £27 if you book in advance.
There are 6 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 451 km distance in 7h 35m.
Distance 451 km |
Average bus duration 7h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 7h 35m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Infobus from Budapest to TriesteYou can travel by bus between Budapest to Trieste with FlixBus, Infobus for as low as £27. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Budapest to Trieste coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Trieste 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 Trieste, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás, which is located around 3.3 miles (5.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Trieste, Autostazione, located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Budapest and Trieste
- 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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