How to get from Budapest to Prague
- 445 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 15m
- 26 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
6h
direct
Bus
€25
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 2 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Budapest to Prague. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 445 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
445 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €35Checked Sep 27 | 1h 15mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €17Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 7h 39mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €23Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 6hdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€35Checked Sep 271h 15m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€17Omio catalogue, Oct 37h 39m · directSee Train details
- Bus€23Omio catalogue, Oct 36h · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Budapest to Prague: 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.
- 1Budapest Kelenföld → Praha hlavní nádražíbus
FlixBus·6h
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.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Budapest to Prague
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€21November 2026
€26Departures from Budapest to Prague
FlixBus runs 26 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:45 and the last at 23:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 26 | 05:45 | 23:45 |
| ArdaTurbus | 1 | 04:10 | 04:10 |
| MAVtrain | 1 | 19:30 | 19:30 |
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.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusBudapest Kelenföld-Praha hlavní nádražíBook →
RyanairBudapest Ferenc Liszt-Prague Václav HavelSee live options and dates →
MAVBudapest-Praha hlavní nádražíBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Ryanair, MAV; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Budapest to Prague works
Okay, so for your trip from Budapest to Prague, here's the plan. You'll want to catch the 07:05 FlixBus departing from Budapest Kelenföld station. This is a direct journey, so no need to worry about transfers, and it should take you about six hours. You'll arrive in Prague at Praha hlavní nádraží, their main train station, right around 13:05. The whole trip is pretty straightforward, costing around 25 Euros for the six-hour ride. Just make sure you're at Kelenföld on time for that early start.
Budapest to Prague: common questions
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Prague?
The most useful route takes about 6h by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Budapest to Prague?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 05:45 and the last at 23:45, from Budapest Népliget, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Budapest to Prague?
26 a day with FlixBus, between 05:45 and 23:45.
Which station does the bus from Budapest to Prague leave from?
Budapest Népliget with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from Budapest to Prague?
The first train with MAV leaves at 19:30 and the last at 19:30, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Budapest to Prague?
1 a day with MAV, between 19:30 and 19:30.
How far is Prague from Budapest?
About 445 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Budapest to Prague cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €25. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Budapest to Prague?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Ryanair, MAV.
Can you get from Budapest to Prague without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 6h.
What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest to Prague?
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: 2 Oct 2026