How to get from Milan to Budapest
- 790 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 14h
- 10 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
14h
direct
Bus
€55
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 3 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Milan to Budapest. The most useful door-to-door route takes 14h by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 790 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €33, on Mon, Sep 21.
790 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €16Checked Oct 3 | 4h 22mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €61Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 14hdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€16Checked Oct 34h 22m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€61Omio catalogue, Oct 314h · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Milan 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.
- 1Milan → Budapest Népligetbus
FlixBus·14h
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 calendar
Flight prices by day, Milan to Budapest
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€16November 2026
€16Departures from Milan to Budapest
FlixBus runs 10 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:30 and the last at 16:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 10 | 05:30 | 16:30 |
All departures
- 05:30
- 06:30
- 07:30
- 08:50
- 12:20
- 13:20
- 14:30
- 15:15
- 15:30
- 16:30
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
FlixBusMilan-Budapest NépligetBook →
RyanairMilan Malpensa-Bratislava M. R. ŠtefánikSee live options and dates →
MAVBratislava M. R. Štefánik-Budapest Ferenc LisztBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Ryanair, MAV; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Milan to Budapest works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Milan to Budapest Népliget, about 14h. In total it's roughly €55 over 14h, direct, no transfers.
Milan to Budapest: common questions
How long does it take to get from Milan to Budapest?
The most useful route takes about 14h by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Milan to Budapest?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 05:30 and the last at 16:30, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Milan to Budapest?
10 a day with FlixBus, between 05:30 and 16:30.
How far is Budapest from Milan?
About 790 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Milan to Budapest cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €55. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Milan to Budapest?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Ryanair, MAV.
Can you get from Milan to Budapest without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 14h.
What is the cheapest way to get from Milan 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: 3 Oct 2026