The cheapest and fastest coaches from Florence to Budapest
Cheapest price
£48
Average price
£56
Fastest journey
14 h
Average duration
17 h 19 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
734 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Florence to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence to Budapest will cost around £56 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £48.
Of the 4 buses that leave Florence 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 734 km distance in an average of 17 h 19 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 14 h .
The slowest buses will take 20 h 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.
17:1514h00Florence7:15Budapest£481One-way0 changes
1:1517h05Florence18:20Budapest£541One-way0 changes
19:3018h10Florence13:40Budapest£601One-way0 changes
22:4020h00Florence18:40Budapest£611One-way0 changes
17:1514h00Florence7:15Budapest£481One-way0 changes
1:1517h05Florence18:20Budapest£541One-way0 changes
19:3018h10Florence13:40Budapest£601One-way0 changes
22:4020h00Florence18:40Budapest£611One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Florence to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Florence to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £39, and a train costs an average of £157.
Distance: 734 km
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| Coach | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
£62 Average Price Cheapest | £86 Average Price | £162 Average Price |
16h 53m Average total duration 16h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 58m Average total duration 18h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Florence to Budapest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Florence to Budapest coaches for today, Monday 20 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 | 17h56 | 5:11 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:15 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 15h56 | 5:11 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:15 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 19h35 | 11:50 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 changes | |
FlixBus | 18:15 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 14h00 | 8:15 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:25 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 19h10 | 15:35 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:25 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 18h15 | 14:40 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:20 Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 | 19h45 | 18:05 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:20 Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 | 20h10 | 18:30 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:20 Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 | 22h35 | 20:55 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:55 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 19h10 | 18:05 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:40 Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 21h15 | 20:55 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:40 Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 18h25 | 18:05 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:40 Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 18h50 | 18:30 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2 changes | |
| Tuesday 21 April | |||||
![]() | 1:15 Florence | 17h05 | 18:20 Budapest | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Florence to Budapest
Buses from Florence to Budapest run on average 31 times per day, taking around 16h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £39 but you can travel from only £16 by flight.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 734 km distance in 14h 0m.
Distance 734 km |
Average bus duration 16h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Buses per day 31 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 14h 0m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 63 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Florence to BudapestYou can travel by bus between Florence to Budapest with FlixBus for as low as £16. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Florence to Budapest coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence 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 Florence and Budapest
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 37, 72 Tram: T1
- 06:00-21:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available near the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 12, 13, 17 Train: Firenze Santa Maria Novella
- 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
- 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
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