The cheapest and fastest coaches from Ulm to Budapest
Cheapest price
£55
Average price
£71
Fastest journey
11 h
Average duration
11 h 24 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
681 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Ulm to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ulm to Budapest will cost around £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £55.
Of the 11 buses that leave Ulm for Budapest every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 681 km distance in an average of 11 h 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h .
The slowest buses will take 11 h 45 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 Ulm to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ulm to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, and a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 681 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
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£48 Average Price Cheapest | £102 Average Price | £97 Average Price |
12h 8m Average total duration 11h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 51m Average total duration 8h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Ulm to Budapest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Ulm to Budapest coaches for today, Saturday 29 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:55 Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 13h45 | 13:40 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:55 Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 15h40 | 15:35 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 changes | |
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FlixBus | 05:35 Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 11h45 | 17:20 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 05:35 Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 14h10 | 19:45 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 05:35 Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 12h05 | 17:40 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 07:50 Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 14h15 | 22:05 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 11:30 Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 11h20 | 22:50 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:25 Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 11h15 | 05:40 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:25 Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 11h40 | 06:05 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:25 Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 12h05 | 06:30 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:45 Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 11h00 | 06:45 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Ulm to Budapest
Buses from Ulm to Budapest run on average 12 times per day, taking around 11h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £18 by flight.
There are 8 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:25. The fastest coach covers the 681 km distance in 11h 0m.
Distance 681 km |
Average bus duration 11h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 11h 0m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:25 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Karat-S, Citylines from Ulm to BudapestYou can travel by bus between Ulm to Budapest with FlixBus, Karat-S, 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: Ulm to Budapest coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ulm 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 Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße, which is located around 2.9 miles (4.7 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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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Ulm 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
- 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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