How much is the bus ticket from Rome to Budapest?

The cheapest bus tickets from Rome to Budapest start at R 1 065. The average price for this route is around R 1 700. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Rome to Budapest?

The average bus journey time from Rome to Budapest is 1d 1h, covering a distance of 813 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 18h 35m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Rome to Budapest route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 30 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , RegioJet .

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

The earliest bus departs from Rome to Budapest at 00:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:50.

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

A bus trip from Rome to Budapest produces an estimated 20 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Rome 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 1069 reviews.

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

Based on reviews on Busbud, 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 Rome to Budapest?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Rome 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 Rome to Budapest from R 1 003 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures from Rome to Budapest on 26 February
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:45	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	1d	11:40	Könyves Kálmán	Cheapest
12:20	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	18h 35m	06:55	Könyves Kálmán	Fastest
17:05	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	22h 30m	15:35	Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags
23:05	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	21h 45m	20:50	Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags
12:45	Rome Anagnina	23h 5m	11:50	Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: 02/18/2026 CET.

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Get from Rome to Budapest

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 1 065, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

30bus per day

1d 1hAverage duration

813 kmDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Rome and Budapest?

Stops in Rome

A
Rome Tiburtina Bus Station
Largo Guido Mazzoni, 3, 00162 Roma, Italy
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B
Rome Ciampino Airport
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C
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
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D
Castro Pretorio
Viale Castro Pretorio 76, 00185 Roma, Italy
E
Roma
F
Anagnina
Via Vincenzo Giudice, 00173 Roma RM, Italy

Stops in Budapest

A
Kelenföld
Budapest, Etele tér 11, 1115 Hungary
B
Népliget
Budapest, Könyves Kálmán krt. 13, 1097 Hungary
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C
Mexikói út
Budapest, Horvát Boldizsár u. 1, 1142 Hungary
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D
Budapest Airport
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E
Könyves Kálmán
Könyves Kálmán körút Straße, , die Haltestelle des Stadtverkehrs , Nr. 901, 918, 937
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F
Nyugati
Nyugati tér, 1062 Budapest 6, Hungary
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512 253 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 12253 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained about the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 065

Flixbus Rome Budapest recent customer reviews

Busses and drivers etc were all good. What was disappointing was the long wait between busses for the various stages. Whilst I accepted this when I booked, I was very surprised and disappointed that there was no seating at the bus stop in Trieste. It was 9.00 pm drop off and just after midnight and very windy and cold where we had to wait three hours in what was basically a large shed. No shops or hotels were open so we couldn't buy food, drink or access to a toilet. Fortunately, I discovered a train station near the bus stop where we found some seating and shelter from the wind. We were lucky that the station hadn't closed down for the night however the toilet was locked up. The Bus companies should have advised when I booked the tickets. Again very disappointing and found it unbelievable that this would be okay.

Joseph V.

13 May 2025

RegioJet

4/51 069 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi3.8

HU bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Rome to Budapest by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Rome to Budapest?
The cheapest bus tickets from Rome to Budapest start at R 1 065. The average price for this route is around R 1 700. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Rome to Budapest?
The average bus journey time from Rome to Budapest is 1d 1h, covering a distance of 813 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 18h 35m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Rome to Budapest route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 30 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, RegioJet.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Rome to Budapest?
The earliest bus departs from Rome to Budapest at 00:10. And the latest bus departs at 23:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Rome to Budapest?
A bus trip from Rome to Budapest produces an estimated 20 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Rome 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 1069 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Rome to Budapest?
Based on reviews on Busbud, 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 Rome to Budapest?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Rome 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.

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The cheapest trip from Rome to Budapest was searched and found on 26 Feb 2026 with a price of R 1 264

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 264 to R 3 197 for a bus ticket from Rome to Budapest based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 264, which is on 2026-02-26.