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Get from Budapest to Bucharest
The journey takes about 15 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Budapest and Bucharest?
Stops in Budapest
- A
Kelenföld
Budapest, Etele tér 11, 1115 Hungary - BBudapest, Horvát Boldizsár u. 1, 1142 Hungary
- CBudapest, Könyves Kálmán krt. 13, 1097 Hungary
- EKönyves Kálmán körút Straße, , die Haltestelle des Stadtverkehrs , Nr. 901, 918, 937
- FBudapest, Ferihegyi Repülőtér, Hungary
Stops in Bucharest
- AStrada Valea Cascadelor 2, București, Romania
- BAutogara 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
Compare bus companies
Based on 12735 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $44
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Budapest to Bucharest 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 Budapest to Bucharest?
The cheapest bus tickets from Budapest to Bucharest start from $44. The average price for this route is around $72. 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 Budapest to Bucharest?
The average bus travel time from Budapest to Bucharest is 15h 40m, covering a distance of 627 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 13h 50m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Budapest to Bucharest route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 23 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Budapest to Bucharest?
The earliest bus departs from Budapest to Bucharest at 12:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Budapest to Bucharest?
A bus trip from Budapest to Bucharest generates an estimated 15.668375 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.
The cheapest trip from Budapest to Bucharest was searched and found on Jun 2, 2026 with a price of $57To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Budapest to Bucharest, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $57 to $175 for a bus ticket from Budapest to Bucharest based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $57 which is on 2026-06-02.
