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Prague to Budapest bus - cost & duration
| Cheapest price | €15.88 |
| Shortest Duration | 5h 45m |
| Trips per day | 32 |
| bus carriers | 2 |
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What is the best way to get from Prague to Budapest?
The cheapest way to get to Budapest from Prague is by bus. Bus tickets average $20.72, but can be found for a low as $15.16. Train tickets cost around $30 each, and direct flights can cost anywhere from $55 to $150.
The fastest way to get to Budapest is via plane, with direct flights as quick a 1 hour and 10 minutes. The second fastest option is bus, with an average travel time of 7 hours and 30 minutes. The slowest way to get there is by train, with travel times ranging from 7 hours and 50 minutes to 8 hours and 50 minutes.
Is there a direct bus from Prague to Budapest?
There are many direct buses from Prague to Budapest. Bus carriers such as FlixBus and Arda Tur provide direct routes in as fast as 6 hours.
Is there an overnight bus from Prague to Budapest?
Both RegioJet and Flixbus provide overnight buses to Budapest from Prague. RegioJet buses depart at 11:00 p.m. and arrive in Budapest at 6:15 a.m. Flixbus departs Prague as late as 11:59 p.m. and arrives at 6:05 a.m.
How to book cheap bus tickets from Prague to Budapest
The best way to get deals on bus tickets from Prague to Budapest is by booking earlier. Based on the last 30 days, the cheapest average bus fares from Prague to Budapest were €19.48. By booking 13 days out, tickets are on average €2.08 cheaper than those that are booked last minute.
How long is the bus ride from Prague to Budapest?
The distance between Prague and Budapest is approximately 275.05 miles, or 442.54 kilometers. The average travel time for a bus between these two cities is around 7 hours and 18 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 45 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most buses are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your bus has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
What is the busiest time to travel by bus from Prague to Budapest?
The busiest time of the week for travel from Prague to Budapest by bus is on Saturday. When planning to travel around this time, tickets should be booked well in advance as they may sell out. Wednesday is when the fewest number of bus tickets are sold. If you’re looking for a little extra space, the bus departing at this time is the least likely to be crowded.
FlixBus from Prague to Budapest has the most daily schedules
On average there are 32 bus trips per day. FlixBus has the most options for departures from Prague to Budapest, with an average of 32 trips per day and 630 monthly trips. 2 bus carriers currently travel from Prague to Budapest. Of the 32 trips there are 29 trips that are direct routes with no transfers.
Need more travel options? Travelling by Train from Prague to Budapest starts at €23.07.
2 carriers offer Prague to Budapest bus trips
RegioJet Bus
Book RegioJet Bus from Prague to Budapest from €15.90. There are 5 RegioJet Bus schedules from Prague to Budapest and you can expect on average to pay €20.99 for a RegioJet Bus ticket to Budapest. In Prague, RegioJet Bus departs to Budapest from ÚAN Florenc and 1 other station. In Budapest, RegioJet Bus arrives at Vasút u.16. and 1 other station.
An average trip on RegioJet Bus from Prague to Budapest takes 7 hours and 27 minutes, while the fastest available RegioJet Bus trip will get you to Budapest in 5 hours and 45 minutes,
On weekends, RegioJet Bus offers 5 trips per day and you could expect to pay €20.99 for a weekend getaway trip to Budapest.
Avg. Time
7h 27m
Avg. Price
€20.99
FlixBus
Book FlixBus from Prague to Budapest from €15.88. There are 32 FlixBus schedules from Prague to Budapest and you can expect on average to pay €23.44 for a FlixBus ticket to Budapest. In Prague, FlixBus departs to Budapest from ÚAN Florenc and 3 other stations. In Budapest, FlixBus arrives at Üllői út 131 and 1 other station.
An average trip on FlixBus from Prague to Budapest takes 7 hours and 18 minutes, while the fastest available FlixBus trip will get you to Budapest in 5 hours and 45 minutes,
On weekends, FlixBus offers 35 trips per day and you could expect to pay €23.85 for a weekend getaway trip to Budapest.
Avg. Time
7h 18m
Avg. Price
€23.44
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- Prague
- Budapest
Departing bus stations in Prague
Depending on the bus line you travel with, your options include 5 stations that have bus departures from Prague. Most bus trips to Budapest will depart from:
- ÚAN Florenc
- Main Railway Station
- Tomíčkova
- Zličín
- Prague Airport
Arrival bus stations in Budapest
Bus trips arrive in Budapest at 4 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with. These are the main bus stations in Budapest for trips arriving from Prague:
- Üllői út 131
- Etele tér
- Vasút u.16.
- Airport Terminal 2A