How to get to Budapest from Thessaloniki

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Compare coach and flight for Thessaloniki to Budapest

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Thessaloniki to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £72 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.8 - 2.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £72, while a flight costs an average of £383.

Distance: 824 km

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£383

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£72

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£208

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26h 43m

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10h 5m

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2.5 - 4.9kg

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Compare ways to travel from Thessaloniki to Budapest

Compare the available ways to get from Thessaloniki to Budapest, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Thessaloniki to Budapest is a coach with an average price of £72.

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

A coach is £312 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Thessaloniki to Budapest costing on average £383.

The fastest way to travel from Thessaloniki to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 2m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Coach takes on average 26h 43m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Thessaloniki and Budapest including taking a coach and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 6h 3m sooner (4h 2m by flight vs 10h 5m by car). Tickets start at around £383 compared to roughly £208 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Thessaloniki to Budapest

How to get to Budapest from Thessaloniki by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Thessaloniki to Budapest is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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  • RyanairFR 4278
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  • Turkish AirlinesTK1894 · TK1033
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  • Aegean AirlinesA3105+Turkish AirlinesTK1844 · TK1037
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  • Turkish AirlinesTK1894 · TK1035
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FAQs: Thessaloniki to Budapest

Travel to Budapest easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Thessaloniki to Budapest.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Thessaloniki and Budapest including taking a coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Thessaloniki to Budapest is a coach with an average price of £72.

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

A coach is £312 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Thessaloniki to Budapest costing on average £383.

The fastest way to travel from Thessaloniki to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 2m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Coach takes on average 26h 43m.

The Thessaloniki to Budapest distance is approximately 824 km.
The average frequency per day from Thessaloniki to Budapest is:
  • Around 36 flights per day.
  • Around 5 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Thessaloniki 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 Thessaloniki to Budapest:
  • Flights mostly depart from Thessaloniki International Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ) and arrive in Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Thessaloniki to Budapest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines, Lufthansa, Lot Polish Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Swiss, Eurowings, Helvetic Airways, Ryanair, Wizz Air, Air Baltic, British Airways, BA Euroflyer, Brussels Airlines, Avion Express Malta, Lufthansa Cityline, GetJet Airlines, BA Cityflyer, Smartwings, Edelweiss Air, CitizenPlane to go to Budapest by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Korona Travel to go to Budapest by coach.
Yes, there are direct services available from Thessaloniki to Budapest with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Wizz Air, CitizenPlane.
  • 0 direct coaches per day with Infobus, Korona Travel.
Omio customers who travel from Thessaloniki 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 Thessaloniki 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.

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