The cheapest and fastest coaches from Munich to Budapest
Cheapest price
£54
Average price
£64
Fastest journey
8 h 10 m
Average duration
8 h 34 m
Buses per day
27
Distance
562 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Munich to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Munich to Budapest will cost around £64 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £54.
Of the 27 buses that leave Munich for Budapest every day 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 562 km distance in an average of 8 h 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 8 h 50 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 Munich to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, and a flight costs an average of £18.
Distance: 562 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
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£46 Average Price Cheapest | £104 Average Price | £222 Average Price |
8h 44m Average total duration 8h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Munich to Budapest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Munich to Budapest coaches for today, Saturday 28 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 21:00 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 8h40 | 05:40 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:00 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 9h05 | 06:05 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:00 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 9h30 | 06:30 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:05 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 10h00 | 08:05 Budapest, Krisztina körút / Kosciuszkó Tádé utca | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 22:15 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 8h30 | 06:45 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
(Lyon -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 23:40 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 15h55 | 15:35 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
(Lyon -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 23:40 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 15h35 | 15:15 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
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FlixBus | 02:00 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 8h40 | 10:40 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 03:35 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 11h00 | 14:35 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 03:35 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 10h05 | 13:40 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 05:20 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 12h25 | 17:45 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 05:50 München, Am Messefreigelände (München Messe) | 11h00 | 16:50 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 05:50 München, Am Messefreigelände (München Messe) | 11h20 | 17:10 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 05:50 München, Am Messefreigelände (München Messe) | 11h55 | 17:45 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 08:15 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 9h05 | 17:20 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 08:15 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 9h25 | 17:40 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 08:15 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 11h40 | 19:55 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 10h35 | 22:05 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 11:30 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 9h15 | 20:45 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:00 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 8h50 | 22:50 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:40 München, Am Messefreigelände (München Messe) | 8h10 | 22:50 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
(Munich -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 15:30 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 13h15 | 04:45 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
(Munich -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 15:30 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 13h35 | 05:05 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:25 München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz | 11h15 | 05:40 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:25 München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz | 12h05 | 06:30 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:25 München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz | 11h40 | 06:05 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 19:10 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 9h25 | 04:35 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Munich to Budapest
Buses from Munich to Budapest run on average 24 times per day, taking around 8h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £18 by flight.
There are 11 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 562 km distance in 8h 10m.
Distance 562 km |
Average bus duration 8h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Buses per day 24 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 8h 10m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Karat-S, City Lines, Citylines from Munich to BudapestYou can travel by bus between Munich to Budapest with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Karat-S, City Lines, Citylines for as low as £18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Munich to Budapest coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Munich 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.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- Karat-S
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- 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.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- 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).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Karat-S
- 10€ per additional bag up to 25 kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- City Lines
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- 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.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Munich and Budapest
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria München ZOB (in the station)
- Bavarian Bistro (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 58, 100 Metro: U1, U2 Train: S1, S2, S3, S4, S6, S7, S8
- 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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