How much is the bus ticket from Dresden to Budapest?

The cheapest coach tickets from Dresden to Budapest start from £25. The average price for this route is around £45. 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 Dresden to Budapest?

The average bus journey time from Dresden to Budapest is 10h 6m, covering a distance of 345 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 8h 20m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Dresden to Budapest route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 22 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , RegioJet , Arda Tur .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Dresden to Budapest?

The earliest bus departs from Dresden to Budapest at 00:30. And the latest bus departs at 23:50.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Dresden to Budapest?

A bus journey from Dresden to Budapest produces an estimated 14 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 Dresden to Budapest?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is RegioJet , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 1066 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Dresden to Budapest?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company RegioJet has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Dresden to Budapest?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is RegioJet , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Dresden to Budapest?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is RegioJet , with a cleanliness rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Bus Dresden to Budapest from £22 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Dresden to Budapest on 8 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	21:50	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	8h 35m	06:25	Könyves Kálmán	Cheapest
	21:50	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	8h 20m	06:10	Kelenföld	Fastest
	19:35	Hbf., Bayerische Strasse	10h 30m	06:05	Népliget	No tags
	18:15	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	14h 50m	09:05	Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	21:35	Hbf., Bayerische Strasse	15h 23m	12:58	Kelenföld	No tags

Next departures from Dresden to Budapest on 9 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	14:20	Dresden Central Train Station	9h 30m	23:50	Könyves Kálmán	Cheapest
	21:50	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	8h 20m	06:10	Kelenföld	Fastest
	19:35	Hbf., Bayerische Strasse	10h 30m	06:05	Népliget	No tags
	00:30	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	11h 20m	11:50	Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	21:35	Hbf., Bayerische Strasse	15h 23m	12:58	Kelenföld	No tags

Next departures from Dresden to Budapest on 10 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	14:20	Dresden Central Train Station	9h 30m	23:50	Könyves Kálmán	Cheapest
	21:50	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	8h 20m	06:10	Kelenföld	Fastest
	19:35	Hbf., Bayerische Strasse	10h 30m	06:05	Népliget	No tags
	00:30	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	11h 20m	11:50	Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	21:35	Hbf., Bayerische Strasse	15h 23m	12:58	Kelenföld	No tags

Next departures from Dresden to Budapest on 11 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	19:05	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 15m	04:20	Könyves Kálmán	Cheapest
	21:50	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	8h 20m	06:10	Kelenföld	Fastest
	19:35	Hbf., Bayerische Strasse	10h 30m	06:05	Népliget	No tags
	00:30	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	11h 20m	11:50	Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	21:35	Hbf., Bayerische Strasse	15h 23m	12:58	Kelenföld	No tags

Next departures from Dresden to Budapest on 12 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:05	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 15m	04:20	Könyves Kálmán	Cheapest
21:50	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	8h 20m	06:10	Kelenföld	Fastest
14:20	Dresden Central Train Station	9h 30m	23:50	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
19:35	Hbf., Bayerische Strasse	10h 30m	06:05	Népliget	No tags
00:30	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	11h 20m	11:50	Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Dresden to Budapest

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Budapest. The journey takes about 7 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

7h 10mAverage duration

342 milesDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£25 - £152	Average duration10h 6m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£37 - £115	Average duration11h 20m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£37 - £61	Average duration7h 10m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Dresden and Budapest?

Stops in Dresden

A
Neustadt
Hansastraße 4, 01097 Dresden, Germany
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B
Hbf
Bayrische Str. 2, 01069 Dresden, Germany
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C
Riegelplatz
Dresden,, Germany
D
Dresden Airport
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Stops in Budapest

A
Kelenföld
Budapest, Etele tér 11, 1115 Hungary
B
Könyves Kálmán
Könyves Kálmán körút Straße, , die Haltestelle des Stadtverkehrs , Nr. 901, 918, 937
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C
Népliget
Budapest, Könyves Kálmán krt. 13, 1097 Hungary
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D
Budapest Airport
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E
Mexikói út
Budapest, Horvát Boldizsár u. 1, 1142 Hungary
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F
Budapest Airport BUD
Budapest, Ferihegyi Repülőtér, Hungary

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,964 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

RegioJet

4/51,066 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi3.8

Arda Tur

3/5259 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.7

HU bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Dresden 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 Dresden to Budapest?
The cheapest coach tickets from Dresden to Budapest start from £25. The average price for this route is around £45. 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 Dresden to Budapest?
The average bus journey time from Dresden to Budapest is 10h 6m, covering a distance of 345 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 8h 20m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Dresden to Budapest route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 22 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, RegioJet, Arda Tur.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Dresden to Budapest?
The earliest bus departs from Dresden to Budapest at 00:30. And the latest bus departs at 23:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Dresden to Budapest?
A bus journey from Dresden to Budapest produces an estimated 14 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 Dresden to Budapest?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is RegioJet, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 1066 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Dresden to Budapest?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company RegioJet has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Dresden to Budapest?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is RegioJet, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Dresden to Budapest?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is RegioJet, with a cleanliness rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

06/01

£37

07/01

£32

Today

£28

09/01

£28

10/01

£28

11/01

£32

12/01

£26

13/01

£22

The cheapest trip from Dresden to Budapest was searched and found on 13 Jan 2026 with a price of £22

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

You can expect to pay from £22 to £51 for a bus ticket from Dresden to Budapest based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £22, which is on 2026-01-13.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

What's the cheapest way to go from Dresden to Budapest?

The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time10h 6m	Avg price£45	Daily departures22
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time11h 20m	Avg price£55	Daily departures1
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time7h 10m	Avg price£56	Daily departures1