The cheapest and fastest coaches from Timișoara to Budapest
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£38
Fastest journey
5 h 25 m
Average duration
5 h 58 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
256 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Timișoara to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Timișoara to Budapest will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £24.
Of the 7 buses that leave Timișoara 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 256 km distance in an average of 5 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 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 Timișoara to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Timișoara to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £21, and a flight costs an average of £293.
Distance: 256 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight | Train |
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£38 Average Price | £532 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 5m Average total duration 5h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 53m Average total duration 5h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration Fastest 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Timișoara to Budapest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Timișoara to Budapest coaches for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 06:10 Timişoara, Calea Stan Vidrighin | 6h20 | 12:30 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 06:10 Timişoara, Calea Stan Vidrighin | 5h25 | 11:35 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 06:10 Timişoara, Calea Stan Vidrighin | 5h51 | 12:01 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
6382582 | 21:30 Timișoara, Strada Bogdan Petriceicu Hasdeu (Stadionul CFR) | 6h30 | 04:00 Budapest | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
FlixBus | 02:35 Timişoara, Calea Stan Vidrighin | 5h26 | 08:01 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Timișoara to Budapest
Buses from Timișoara to Budapest run on average 56 times per day, taking around 5h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
There are 54 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 256 km distance in 4h 30m.
Distance 256 km |
Average bus duration 5h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Buses per day 56 |
Direct buses 54 |
Fastest bus 4h 30m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: simplicity, FlixBus, Infobus from Timișoara to BudapestYou can travel by bus between Timișoara to Budapest with simplicity, FlixBus, Infobus for as low as £15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Timișoara to Budapest coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Timișoara 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.

When departing from Timișoara, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Timişoara, Calea Stan Vidrighin, Timișoara, Splaiul Tudor, Timisoara, Iulius Mall, Timișoara, Gara Timisoara Nord and Timișoara, Piata Badea Cartan. When arriving in Budapest, you can end your trip in coach stations like Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér, Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás and Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Timişoara, Calea Stan Vidrighin, which is located around 2.6 miles (4.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér, located 11.3 miles (18.2 km) away from the city centre.
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Important Stations and Airports in Timișoara and Budapest
- 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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