How to get to Budapest from Madrid

There are 2 options to travel between Madrid and Budapest including taking a coach and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Budapest is a coach with an average price of £149.

This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Budapest:

A coach is £401 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Budapest costing on average £550.

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 8h 46m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Coach takes on average 41h 8m.

The Madrid to Budapest distance is approximately 1974 km.

The average frequency per day from Madrid to Budapest is:

• Around 67 flights per day.
• Around 19 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Budapest as scheduled services by coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Budapest:

• Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
• Coaches mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Budapest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Wizz Air, Ryanair, Iberia, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, KLM, Air France, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, CitizenPlane, Air Europa, Qatar Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Royal Air Maroc, Turkish Airlines, TAP Portugal, British Airways, Edelweiss Air to go to Budapest by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Budapest by coach.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Madrid to Budapest:

• 3 direct flights per day with Wizz Air, Ryanair, Iberia, CitizenPlane.

Omio customers who travel from Madrid to Budapest often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Prague, Bratislava, Munich, Zagreb. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Budapest and these popular destinations at a great price.

To get from Madrid to Budapest, you can choose from several travel options including coach and flight.

In Budapest, you can unwind at the Széchenyi Thermal Bath, one of Europe's largest thermal bath complexes. Explore the vibrant Great Market Hall for local foods and crafts, or take a scenic cruise on the Danube River for unique views of the city's landmarks. Visit the House of Terror Museum to learn about Hungary's history under fascist and communist regimes, and enjoy a performance at the stunning Hungarian State Opera House. Don't miss the best sights: Buda Castle offers panoramic views and houses the Budapest History Museum, while the Parliament Building and Fisherman's Bastion provide breathtaking architecture and views. St. Stephen's Basilica offers a grand interior and panoramic dome views, and Heroes' Square is noted for its iconic statues and the Millennium Monument.

Three to four days in Budapest is typically sufficient to explore major attractions such as Buda Castle, the Hungarian Parliament Building, Széchenyi Thermal Bath, and to enjoy the city's vibrant culinary and cultural scene.