- Must visit
POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews
Powerful museum documenting the history of Polish Jews through immersive galleries and important cultural context.
Cheapest price
£40
Average price
£70
Fastest journey
10 h
Average duration
10 h 29 m
Buses per day
73
Distance
545 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Budapest to Warsaw is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Warsaw will cost around £70 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £40.
Of the 73 buses that leave Budapest for Warsaw 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 545 km distance in an average of 10 h 29 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h .
The slowest buses will take 10 h 55 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Warsaw 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 3h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, and a flight costs an average of £18.
Distance: 545 km
| Coach | Most popular Flight | Train |
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£39 Average Price Cheapest | £77 Average Price | £51 Average Price |
8h 17m Average total duration 7h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 24m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 52m Average total duration 10h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Warsaw coaches for today, Thursday 20 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:20 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 13h50 | 6:10 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:20 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 13h30 | 5:50 Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:10 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 14h05 | 7:15 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 17:45 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 10h20 | 4:05 Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:45 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 11h15 | 5:00 Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:45 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 10h45 | 4:30 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:45 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 12h23 | 6:08 Warszawa, Metro Wilanowska 15 | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:55 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 13h20 | 7:15 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 18:05 Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 10h25 | 4:30 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:05 Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 10h00 | 4:05 Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:05 Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 10h55 | 5:00 Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:05 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 14h55 | 9:00 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:05 Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 12h03 | 6:08 Warszawa, Metro Wilanowska 15 | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 20:30 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 12h05 | 8:35 Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:30 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 12h30 | 9:00 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:45 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 15h20 | 12:05 Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 2 changes | |
FlixBus | 20:55 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 12h05 | 9:00 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:55 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 16h14 | 13:09 Warszawa, Metro Stadion Narodowy 01 | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:55 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 15h50 | 12:45 Warszawa, Dworzec Autobusowy Metro Młociny | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:30 Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 12h15 | 9:45 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 21:40 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 12h05 | 9:45 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:40 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 16h59 | 14:39 Warszawa, Metro Wilanowska 15 | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:00 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 15h00 | 13:00 Warszawa, Dworzec Autobusowy Metro Młociny | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 22:15 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 11h30 | 9:45 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:30 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 11h15 | 9:45 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:15 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 12h50 | 12:05 Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:35 Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 12h30 | 12:05 Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:35 Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 12h00 | 11:35 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:35 Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 11h35 | 11:10 Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:35 Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 15h04 | 14:39 Warszawa, Metro Wilanowska 15 | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 23:40 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 13h10 | 12:50 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:40 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 14h59 | 14:39 Warszawa, Metro Wilanowska 15 | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 23:59 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 12h51 | 12:50 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:59 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 14h21 | 14:20 Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:59 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 14h40 | 14:39 Warszawa, Metro Wilanowska 15 | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 0:25 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 12h25 | 12:50 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 0:25 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 14h14 | 14:39 Warszawa, Metro Wilanowska 15 | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:25 Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 15h05 | 17:30 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 13h25 | 18:20 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 15h05 | 20:00 Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 14h14 | 19:09 Warszawa, Metro Wilanowska 15 | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 12h50 | 18:20 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 14h30 | 20:00 Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 13h39 | 19:09 Warszawa, Metro Wilanowska 15 | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 12h25 | 18:20 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 14h05 | 20:00 Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 13h14 | 19:09 Warszawa, Metro Wilanowska 15 | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:40 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 14h10 | 20:50 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:40 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 16h14 | 22:54 Warszawa, Metro Wilanowska 15 | 2 changes | |
FlixBus | 8:55 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 11h55 | 20:50 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 13h40 | 22:35 Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 13h59 | 22:54 Warszawa, Metro Wilanowska 15 | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 9:15 Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 11h35 | 20:50 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 13h20 | 22:35 Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 13h39 | 22:54 Warszawa, Metro Wilanowska 15 | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 14h10 | 0:10 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 11:00 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 13h10 | 0:10 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:25 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 12h45 | 0:10 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 15h10 | 3:05 Warszawa, Dworzec Centralny 04 | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 15h32 | 3:27 Warszawa, Dworzec Autobusowy Metro Młociny | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:25 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 15h02 | 3:27 Warszawa, Dworzec Autobusowy Metro Młociny | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:25 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 14h15 | 2:40 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:25 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 14h40 | 3:05 Warszawa, Dworzec Centralny 04 | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:25 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 13h55 | 2:20 Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:40 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 16h20 | 5:00 Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:00 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 14h05 | 3:05 Warszawa, Dworzec Centralny 04 | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:00 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 13h20 | 2:20 Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:00 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 14h27 | 3:27 Warszawa, Dworzec Autobusowy Metro Młociny | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:25 Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 12h55 | 2:20 Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:25 Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 13h15 | 2:40 Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:25 Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 13h40 | 3:05 Warszawa, Dworzec Centralny 04 | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:25 Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 14h02 | 3:27 Warszawa, Dworzec Autobusowy Metro Młociny | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:10 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 15h58 | 6:08 Warszawa, Metro Wilanowska 15 | 2 changes | |
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Buses from Budapest to Warsaw run on average 45 times per day, taking around 7h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £18 by flight.
There are 13 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 545 km distance in 10h 0m.
Distance 545 km |
Average bus duration 7h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Buses per day 45 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 10h 0m |
First bus 0:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 84 days |
Discover the best of Warsaw — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Warsaw trip today.
Powerful museum documenting the history of Polish Jews through immersive galleries and important cultural context.
Major national art museum with Polish and European painting, decorative arts and a noted Faras Gallery.
Interactive museum telling the story of the 1944 uprising through objects, testimonies and multimedia displays.
Historic market square lined with colourful townhouses, street performers and easy access to Old Town lanes.
Elegant royal route street linking key churches, palaces and monuments, best explored on foot between Old Town and centre.
Large city park with peacocks, lakeside paths and the Palace on the Isle, offering one of Warsaw's best walks.
Hearty rye soup with fermented starter, sausage and egg, often served in a bread bowl. A classic Polish Easter and everyday comfort dish.
Pan-fried dumplings with fillings such as meat, cabbage and mushrooms, or potato and cheese. A staple of Polish home cooking and festive tables.
Slow-cooked hunter’s stew of sauerkraut, fresh cabbage and assorted meats. It is one of Poland’s most traditional and robust national dishes.
Refined Polish dining by the Royal Castle, focusing on seasonal ingredients and elegant interpretations of national cuisine.
Historic, traditional restaurant near the Old Town serving Polish classics in an old-fashioned, atmospheric interior.
Long-established Warsaw institution known for Polish dishes, cakes and a grand dining room with a classic city-centre feel.
Moderate for Europe: rooms, dining and public transport are usually cheaper than in Western European capitals, though central hotels and top restaurants cost more.
Tipping is appreciated but not compulsory. In restaurants, 10% is common for good service. Round up in cafés and taxis, or add a small tip if service was helpful.
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Buses From Budapest To Warsaw leave twice daily on weekdays, and once daily at weekends. Buses leave in the early hours of the morning, and the journey takes between 17 hours and 35 minutes and 17 hours and 50 minutes. Services are operated by Infobus and Ecolines. All services are direct.
Buses from Budapest to Warsaw depart from Nepliget bus station, to the south-east of the city centre. Nepliget bus station is directly linked to Budapest's efficient Metro system, and the journey by public transport from the city centre takes about 25 minutes. The Metro operates until midnight, and after that night bus services are available. Taxis can be booked by telephone, and the journey from the centre of Budapest to Nepliget bus station takes about 15 minutes.
Warsaw is Poland's fascinating capital city. The old town, restored after the destruction of the Second World War, has many interesting buildings, including the imposing Royal Castle. The Warsaw Uprising Museum features captivating displays explaining the Polish struggle against the Nazis, while the ultra-modern Museum of the History of Polish Jews has become a major visitor attraction. The city's many restaurants offer excellent, and inexpensive, Polish cuisine. Buses from Budapest to Warsaw arrive at Dworzec PKS Warszawa Zachodnia, the international bus station to the south west of the city centre. The bus station is directly linked by public transport to the centre, and the journey takes about half an hour by bus or using Warsaw's urban railway service. Night buses are available after midnight. Taxis are available and the journey from the bus station takes about 20 minutes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Warsaw 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 Warsaw, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Budapest to Warsaw buses use the Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni station pair, with some services arriving at Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy. Use this guide to compare Budapest and Warsaw bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar is 5 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Népliget (in the station), Gulyás Tér (0.5 km), Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
Available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar: Elevators, ramps.
Budapest, Mexikói Út M is 4 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest, Mexikói Út M has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Budapest, Mexikói Út M. ATMs are available at Budapest, Mexikói Út M.
Ticket office support is available at Budapest, Mexikói Út M.
Available at Budapest, Mexikói Út M: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest, Mexikói Út M: Station is accessible for wheelchair users.
Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni is 3 km from Warsaw city centre. Public transport options include:
Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Polska (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Bistro Warszawa (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and ticket counters.
Ticket office support is available at Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni.
Available at Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni: Elevators, ramps.
Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy is 7 km from Warsaw city centre. Public transport options include:
Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Terminal (in the station), Bistro Chopin (in the station), Pierogi Place (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the terminal, near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy.
Available at Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy: Elevators, ramps.
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