The cheapest and fastest coaches from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest
Cheapest price
£65
Average price
£98
Fastest journey
14 h 30 m
Average duration
15 h
Buses per day
50
Distance
811 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest will cost around £98 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £65.
Of the 50 buses that leave Frankfurt am Main for Budapest every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 811 km distance in an average of 15 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 14 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 15 h 25 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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(Amsterdam -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest)
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Compare train, coach and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £40, and a flight costs an average of £35.
Distance: 811 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
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£64 Average Price Cheapest | £147 Average Price | £205 Average Price |
15h 26m Average total duration 14h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 12m Average total duration 11h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.4 - 4.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Frankfurt am Main to Budapest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Budapest coaches for today, Saturday 13 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 08:55 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 20h30 | 05:25 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 09:40 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 19h30 | 05:10 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 17h55 | 04:05 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:12 Frankfurt South station | 18h58 | 05:10 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 changes | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 10:36 Frankfurt South station | 19h29 | 06:05 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 10:36 Frankfurt South station | 19h04 | 05:40 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 10:36 Frankfurt South station | 19h54 | 06:30 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:00 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 17h10 | 05:10 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:35 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 17h30 | 06:05 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:35 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 17h05 | 05:40 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 15h50 | 04:35 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:15 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 17h30 | 06:45 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:45 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 16h45 | 06:30 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:45 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 15h55 | 05:40 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:45 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 16h20 | 06:05 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:37 Frankfurt South station | 18h38 | 09:15 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 changes | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:37 Frankfurt South station | 20h03 | 10:40 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2 changes | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:37 Frankfurt South station | 20h13 | 10:50 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:20 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 20h15 | 11:35 Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2 changes | |
FlixBus | 17:05 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 15h00 | 08:05 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:05 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 16h10 | 09:15 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:35 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 15h40 | 09:15 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:35 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 17h15 | 10:50 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 17:35 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 14h30 | 08:05 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:30 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 21h20 | 16:50 Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:15 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 20h35 | 16:50 Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:00 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 15h10 | 12:10 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:00 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 17h35 | 14:35 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:00 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 15h25 | 12:25 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
(Amsterdam -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 21:30 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 18h05 | 15:35 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
(Amsterdam -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 21:30 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 17h45 | 15:15 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:30 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 18h50 | 17:20 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:30 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 18h30 | 17:00 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:59 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 18h21 | 17:20 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:59 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 18h01 | 17:00 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:59 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 18h46 | 17:45 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:20 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 18h20 | 17:40 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:20 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 18h00 | 17:20 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
| Sunday 14 December | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 00:15 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 19h01 | 19:16 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 00:15 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 20h15 | 20:30 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 00:50 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 16h20 | 17:10 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 00:50 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 16h00 | 16:50 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 03:15 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 17h30 | 20:45 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 03:45 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 16h00 | 19:45 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 03:45 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 17h00 | 20:45 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 05:20 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 17h30 | 22:50 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 06:45 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 16h05 | 22:50 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest
Buses from Frankfurt am Main to Budapest run on average 39 times per day, taking around 14h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £40 but you can travel from only £35 by flight.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 811 km distance in 12h 50m.
Distance 811 km |
Average bus duration 14h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Buses per day 39 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 12h 50m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Karat-S from Frankfurt am Main to BudapestYou can travel by bus between Frankfurt am Main to Budapest with FlixBus, Karat-S for as low as £35. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Frankfurt am Main to Budapest coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main 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.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36), which is located around 8.4 miles (13.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar, located 5.2 miles (8.4 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Frankfurt am Main and Budapest
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Hausmann's (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal at designated taxi stands.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 61, 62, 77 Train: S8, S9
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Bakery & Café (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 61, 78 Train: S3, S4, S5, S6 Tram: 15, 16
- 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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