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Get from Bucharest to Budapest
The journey takes about 17 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just £29, 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
- D
Rahova
Șoseaua 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
- A
Kelenföld
Budapest, Etele tér 11, 1115 Hungary - BBudapest, Könyves Kálmán krt. 13, 1097 Hungary
- DBudapest, Horvát Boldizsár u. 1, 1142 Hungary
- EKönyves Kálmán körút Straße, , die Haltestelle des Stadtverkehrs , Nr. 901, 918, 937
- F
Budapest Airport BUD
Budapest, Ferihegyi Repülőtér, Hungary
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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Bucharest to Budapest
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much is the bus ticket from Bucharest to Budapest?
The cheapest coach tickets from Bucharest to Budapest start from £29. The average price for this route is around £41. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Bucharest to Budapest?
The average bus journey time from Bucharest to Budapest is 17h 25m, covering a distance of 384 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 15h 46m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Bucharest to Budapest route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Comati PSG.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Bucharest to Budapest?
The earliest bus departs from Bucharest to Budapest at 03:45. And the latest bus departs at 22:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bucharest to Budapest?
A bus journey from Bucharest to Budapest produces an estimated 15 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which 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 company has the best Wi-Fi from Bucharest to Budapest?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Comati PSG has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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 15 Dec 2025 with a price of £38To 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 £38 to £58 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 £38, which is on 2025-12-15.
