How to get from Bologna to Budapest
- 685 km as the crow flies
- 5 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
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We compared the ways to travel from Bologna to Budapest: bus. The two cities are about 685 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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685 km
Bologna to Budapest: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Bologna → Budapest Népligetbus
FlixBus·12h 35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Bologna to Budapest
FlixBus runs 5 scheduled departures a day, the first at 16:45 and the last at 19:40.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 5 | 16:45 | 19:40 |
All departures
- 16:45
- 17:40
- 17:45
- 18:40
- 19:40
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 12h 35m€30Book
Omio last refreshed these on Sun, Oct 11
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Bologna to Budapest works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Bologna to Budapest Népliget, about 12h 35m. In total it's roughly €49 over 12h 35m, direct, no transfers.
Bologna to Budapest: common questions
When is the first bus from Bologna to Budapest?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 16:45 and the last at 19:40, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Bologna to Budapest?
5 a day with FlixBus, between 16:45 and 19:40.
How far is Budapest from Bologna?
About 685 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Bologna to Budapest?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Bologna to Budapest?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026