Bus from Bucharest to Budapest: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bucharest to Budapest on December 1
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixbusBus
Militari
Könyves KálmánCheapest
FlixbusBus
Militari
Könyves KálmánFastest
FlixbusBus
Militari
T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)No tags
FlixbusBus
Militari
Könyves KálmánNo tags
FlixbusBus
Militari
Könyves KálmánNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 11:32 AM EET.

Get from Bucharest to Budapest

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 17 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day
17h 25mAverage Duration
619 kmDistance
15kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bucharest to Budapest by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Bucharest to Budapest?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Bucharest to Budapest start from $51. The average price for this route is around $74. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Bucharest to Budapest?

    The average bus travel time from Bucharest to Budapest is 17h 25m, covering a distance of 619 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 15h 46m and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the Bucharest to Budapest route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Bucharest to Budapest?

    The earliest bus departs from Bucharest to Budapest at 3:45am. And the latest bus departs at 10:30pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bucharest to Budapest?

    A bus trip from Bucharest to Budapest generates an estimated 15 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
11-28
$131
11-29
$79
Today
$77
12-01
$70
12-02
$72
12-03
$68
12-04
$55
12-05
$65
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bucharest to Budapest was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $55

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bucharest to Budapest, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $55 to $162 for a bus ticket from Bucharest to Budapest based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $55 which is on 2025-12-04.

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