How to get from Bucharest to Budapest
- 631 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 13h 35m
- 21 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 15 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Bucharest to Budapest: flight. The two cities are about 631 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 15 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 15, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
631 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €20Checked Oct 1 | 1h 25mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €51Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 13h 35mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€20Checked Oct 11h 25m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€51Omio catalogue, Oct 313h 35m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Bucharest to Budapest: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport → Budapest Ferenc Lisztflight
Wizz Air·1h 25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight prices by day, Bucharest to Budapest
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€20November 2026
€21Departures from Bucharest to Budapest
FlixBus runs 21 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:55 and the last at 23:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 21 | 05:55 | 23:00 |
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· 14h 35m€51Book
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
Wizz AirBucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport-Budapest Ferenc LisztSee live options and dates →
FlixBusBucharest Airport Henri Coanda-Budapest NépligetBook →On this route you travel with Wizz Air, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Bucharest to Budapest works
Start with a Wizz Air flight from Bucharest to Budapest, about 1h 25m. In total it's roughly €22 over 1h 25m, direct, no transfers.
Bucharest to Budapest: common questions
When is the first bus from Bucharest to Budapest?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 05:55 and the last at 23:00, from Bucharest Airport Henri Coanda, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Bucharest to Budapest?
21 a day with FlixBus, between 05:55 and 23:00.
Which station does the bus from Bucharest to Budapest leave from?
Bucharest Airport Henri Coanda with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Budapest from Bucharest?
About 631 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Bucharest to Budapest?
On this route you travel with Wizz Air, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Bucharest 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: Wizz Air
Route calculated: 15 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 15 Sep 2026