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Get from Bucharest to Budapest
The journey takes about 16 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just MAD 301, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Bucharest and Budapest?
Stops in Bucharest
- AStrada Valea Cascadelor 2, București, Romania
- CAutogara Filaret, Str. Piata Garii Filaret, nr. 1, Bükreş, Romanya
- DȘoseaua Alexandriei 164, București, Romania
- E
Bükreş Filaret Otogar (Bucureşti Filaret)
Strada Doctor Constantin Istrati 1, Bükreş / Romanya - F
Piata Natiunile Unite
Calea Victoriei nr. 2, București 030167, Romania
Stops in Budapest
- ABudapest, Könyves Kálmán krt. 13, 1097 Hungary
- C
Kelenföld
Budapest, Etele tér 11, 1115 Hungary - DBudapest, Horvát Boldizsár u. 1, 1142 Hungary
- EKönyves Kálmán körút Straße, , die Haltestelle des Stadtverkehrs , Nr. 901, 918, 937
- FBudapest, Ferihegyi Repülőtér, Hungary
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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.
How much is the bus ticket from Bucharest to Budapest?
The cheapest bus tickets from Bucharest to Budapest start from MAD 301. The average price for this route is around MAD 465. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Bucharest to Budapest?
The average bus travel time from Bucharest to Budapest is 16h 30m, covering a distance of 628 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 13h 35m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Bucharest to Budapest route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 20 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Comati PSG.
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 11:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bucharest to Budapest?
A bus trip from Bucharest to Budapest generates an estimated 15.688900000000002 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Bucharest to Budapest?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Comati PSG, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Bucharest to Budapest?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Comati PSG has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Bucharest to Budapest?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Comati PSG, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Bucharest to Budapest?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Comati PSG, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Bucharest to Budapest was searched and found on May 12, 2026 with a price of MAD 385To 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 MAD 385 to MAD 1,119 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 MAD 385 which is on 2026-05-12.
