How to get from Dresden to Budapest
- 553 km as the crow flies
- 21 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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Route details last verified on 20 September 2026.
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We compared the ways to travel from Dresden to Budapest: bus. The two cities are about 553 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 20 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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553 km
Dresden to Budapest: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Dresden central → Budapest Kelenföldbus
FlixBus·8h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Dresden to Budapest
FlixBus runs 21 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:40 and the last at 23:50.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 21 | 00:40 | 23:50 |
| ArdaTurbus | 1 | 14:20 | 14:20 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:40
- 00:45
- 01:40
- 02:40
- 08:55
- 09:55
- 10:20
- 10:55
- 11:20
- 11:55
- 12:20
- 12:55
- 13:55
- 17:05
- 18:05
- 19:50
- 20:50
- 21:50
- 22:50
- 23:45
- 23:50
All departuresArdaTur
- 14:20
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 10
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Dresden to Budapest works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Dresden central to Budapest Kelenföld, about 8h 20m. In total it's roughly €33 over 8h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Dresden to Budapest: common questions
When is the first bus from Dresden to Budapest?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:40 and the last at 23:50, from Dresden central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Dresden to Budapest?
21 a day with FlixBus, between 00:40 and 23:50.
Which station does the bus from Dresden to Budapest leave from?
Dresden central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Budapest from Dresden?
About 553 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Dresden to Budapest?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Dresden 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: 20 Sep 2026