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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Heidelberg to Budapest
Showing times and prices for 01 Mar
Cheapest price
£57
Average price
£63
Fastest journey
15 h 15 m
Average duration
15 h 43 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
791 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Heidelberg to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Heidelberg to Budapest will cost around £63 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £57.
Fast coaches
Of the 17 buses that leave Heidelberg 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 791 km distance in an average of 15 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 15 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 16 h 5 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 · FlixBus · FlixBus21:4516h55
Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof14:40Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
£571One-way
2 changes
FlixTrain+FlixBus14:5916h46
Heidelberg Hbf07:45Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
£571One-way
1 change
FlixBus15:2516h05
Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof07:30Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér
£571One-way
0 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus22:1019h40
Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof17:50Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
£581One-way
2 changes
FlixTrain+FlixBus12:2117h49
Heidelberg Hbf06:10Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
£581One-way
1 change
FlixBus15:2515h15
Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof06:40Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
£641One-way
0 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus05:5015h40
Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof21:30Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
£581One-way
1 change
FlixBus15:2515h40
Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof07:05Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
£641One-way
0 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus05:5015h55
Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof21:45Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
£581One-way
1 change
FlixBus15:2516h05
Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof07:30Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér
£571One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Heidelberg to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 44m. 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 £36, and a train costs an average of £38.
Distance: 791 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£60 Average Price Cheapest | £101 Average Price | £91 Average Price |
16h 7m Average total duration 15h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 27m Average total duration 5h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.4 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Heidelberg to Budapest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Heidelberg to Budapest coaches for today, Saturday 28 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
Last updated at 06:10
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixTrain+FlixBus · FlixBus | 09:59 Heidelberg Hbf | 18h11 | 04:10 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 16h50 | 04:10 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
| FlixTrain+FlixBus | 11:21 Heidelberg Hbf | 17h49 | 05:10 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
| FlixTrain+FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:21 Heidelberg Hbf | 22h54 | 10:15 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 changes | |
| FlixTrain+FlixBus | 11:21 Heidelberg Hbf | 18h04 | 05:25 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
| FlixTrain+FlixBus | 13:59 Heidelberg Hbf | 16h46 | 06:45 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 14:25 Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 15h15 | 05:40 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 14:25 Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 15h40 | 06:05 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 14:25 Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 16h05 | 06:30 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:15 Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 19h20 | 11:35 Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:20 Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 16h20 | 10:40 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:45 Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 16h55 | 13:40 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:45 Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 17h50 | 14:35 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:10 Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 22h45 | 19:55 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:10 Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 19h40 | 16:50 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:10 Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 20h30 | 17:40 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
| Sunday 1 March | |||||
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 03:05 Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 19h00 | 22:05 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 04:50 Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 15h40 | 20:30 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 04:50 Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof | 15h55 | 20:45 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
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Why should you book Heidelberg to Budapest coaches with Omio?
FlixBus as well as Karat-S offer coaches services from Heidelberg to Budapest.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Heidelberg to Budapest.
Why book with Omio vs FlixBus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of Karat-S to find the best option for your trip from Heidelberg to Budapest.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare FlixBus with all available travel options, which are bus, train and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Heidelberg to Budapest.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu, Trainline or Checkmybus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Karat-S to find the best option for your trip from Heidelberg to Budapest.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus, train and flight to find the ideal travel option from Heidelberg to Budapest.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Heidelberg to Budapest
Germany
Hungary
Buses from Heidelberg to Budapest run on average 18 times per day, taking around 15h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £22 by flight.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:55, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 791 km distance in 15h 40m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £22
Distance 791 km |
Average bus duration 15h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 15h 40m |
First bus 00:55 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £22
Bus providers: FlixBus, Karat-S from Heidelberg to BudapestYou can travel by bus between Heidelberg to Budapest with FlixBus, Karat-S for as low as £22. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
FlixBus
About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
15h 40m
Cheapest Price
£36
FlixBus frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.
Karat-S
About
Karat-S is a prominent bus operator based in Sofia, Bulgaria, with an extensive transportation network across Europe. The company offers both national and international bus services, connecting various cities in countries like Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and Serbia, in addition to numerous routes within Bulgaria. Karat-S is known for its affordable and punctual services, making it a popular choice for both tourists and daily commuters. Amenities often include air conditioning, adjustable seats, and sometimes Wi-Fi and restrooms, though availability can vary by vehicle. Karat-S operates over 18 daily departures and has a strong presence with offices and points of sale across Europe.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
15h 55m
Cheapest Price
£82
Karat-S frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20) and one checked bag up to 25kg (70x50x30).
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag up to 25 kg.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible restrooms.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed; must be packed in a bike bag.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
FAQs: Heidelberg to Budapest coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Heidelberg 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.
Cheap coach tickets from Heidelberg to Budapest can start from as little as £36 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Heidelberg to Budapest is £60; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Heidelberg to Budapest is 15h 40m to travel the 791 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Heidelberg to Budapest leaves at 0:55. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Heidelberg to Budapest leaves at 23:45.
Yes, there are 3 direct coaches a day from Heidelberg to Budapest with FlixBus, Karat-S. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Heidelberg to Budapest, you can count on FlixBus, Karat-S for the best way to get you to Budapest. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Heidelberg and Budapest and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A trip to Budapest from Heidelberg is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 15h 40m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Heidelberg to Budapest is September.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Heidelberg and Budapest including taking a coach, train and flight.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Heidelberg to Budapest:
- Karat-S
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Heidelberg to Budapest for coach company FlixBus, Karat-S.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Heidelberg to Budapest depends on the coach companies:
- Karat-S
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company FlixBus, Karat-S.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Heidelberg to Budapest.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Heidelberg to Budapest:
- Karat-S
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20) and one checked bag up to 25kg (70x50x30).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Heidelberg to Budapest:
- Karat-S
- 10€ per additional bag up to 25 kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Heidelberg to Budapest. The following conditions apply:
- Karat-S
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Heidelberg to Budapest with the following coach company: FlixBus, Karat-S
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Heidelberg to Budapest with the following coach company: FlixBus, Karat-S.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Heidelberg to Budapest with the following coach company: FlixBus, Karat-S.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Heidelberg and Budapest
Heidelberg
Budapest
The major coach station for departures in Heidelberg is Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof for your trip from Heidelberg to Budapest.
Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
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Heidelberg, Czernyring (Post Waypoint)
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Heidelberg, Bergheimer Straße (Betriebshof)
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The major coach station for arrivals in Budapest is Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar for your trip to Budapest from Heidelberg.
Amenities at bus station
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 05:30-22:00
Distance to city center
5 km
Car connection
Üllői útWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Cafeteria Népliget (in the station)
- Gulyás Tér (0.5 km)
- Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
Taxis
- Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available near the entrance.
Public transport options for Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
- Bus: 103, 254E, 901, 918 Metro: M3
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
Amenities at bus station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 06:00-22:00
Distance to city center
4 kmCar connection
Somogyi útWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station)
- Bistro Budapest (0.5 km)
- Café Central (0.7 km).
Taxis
- Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available in the station.
Public transport options for Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
- Bus: 7, 103, 114, 213, 214 Metro: M4 Train: Suburban Railway
Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér
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