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Detailed Car Route

Prague
Prague Brno   (192 km, 1 h 49 min)
Brno
192 км 1 h 49 min
Brno Bratislava   (122 km, 1 h 13 min)
Budapest
525 км 4 h 49 min

Navigate from Prague to Budapest

Continue onto Slezská
218 m
Keep left onto náměstí Míru
128 m
Keep right onto náměstí Míru
384 m
Turn left onto Rákóczi út
1 km 500 m
Keep right onto Rákóczi út
11 m
Arrive at destination

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Prague Václav Havel Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$36.90–$407.12

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Prague Václav Havel Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$458.01
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$763.36
Plane from Prague Václav Havel Airport to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$521.63

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Praha, Hlavní Nádraží to Budapest-Kelenföld
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$50.89–$76.34

Express Busline

Phone:
+373 789 18 888
Email:
Website:
busline.md/en/
Bus from Praha, Hlavní Nádraží to Budapest-Kelenföld
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
6 times a week

Eurobusways

Phone:
+36 70 282 1827
Email:
Website:
eurobusways.com/
Bus from Praha ÚAN Florenc to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$59.80–$127.23

Pražská integrovaná doprava

Phone:
+420 234 704 560
Email:
Website:
pid.cz/en/
Train from Staroměstská to Nádraží
Ave. Duration:
9 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes

Train operators

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$45.80–$69.97

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.71–$76.34

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
6h 46m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$101.78–$152.67
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$49.62–$69.97

Hungarian Railways (MÁV)

Phone:
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website:
mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Budapest-Nyugati
Ave. Duration:
7h 53m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.81–$36.90

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Email:
Website:
regiojet.com/
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
6h 42m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.72–$91.60
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien
Ave. Duration:
4h 2m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.81–$59.80
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.09–$41.98
Bus from Praha, Hlavní Nádraží to Budapest-Kelenföld
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$38.17–$57.25

Czech Railways (ČD)

Phone:
+420 221 111 122
Email:
Website:
cd.cz/default.htm
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$35.62–$89.06

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Prague to Budapest?

The cheapest way to get from Prague to Budapest is to night train which costs $27.17 - $31.52 and takes 7h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Prague to Budapest?

The fastest way to get from Prague to Budapest is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs $86.96 - $141.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Prague and Budapest?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Praha, Hlavní Nádraží and arriving at Budapest-Kelenföld. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h.

Is there a direct train between Prague and Budapest?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi and arriving at Budapest-Kelenfoeld. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 42m.

How far is it from Prague to Budapest?

The distance between Prague and Budapest is 651 km. The road distance is 527.2 km.

How do I travel from Prague to Budapest without a car?

The best way to get from Prague to Budapest without a car is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs $22.83 - $130.43 .

How long does it take to get from Prague to Budapest?

The train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Budapest-Kelenfoeld takes 6h 42m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Prague to Budapest bus from?

Prague to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Praha, Hlavní Nádraží station.

Where do I catch the Prague to Budapest train from?

Prague to Budapest train services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station.

Train or bus from Prague to Budapest?

The best way to get from Prague to Budapest is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs $22.83 - $130.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $32.61 - $65.22 and takes 7h.

Where does the Prague to Budapest bus arrive?

Prague to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Budapest-Kelenföld station.

What is the time difference between Prague and Budapest?

It is currently 20:07 at both, Prague and Budapest.

Where does the Prague to Budapest train arrive?

Prague to Budapest train services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.

Can I drive from Prague to Budapest?

Yes, the driving distance between Prague to Budapest is 527 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Prague to Budapest.

How do I get a train ticket from Prague to Budapest?

Book your Prague to Budapest train tickets online with Omio and Distribusion.

How do I get a bus ticket from Prague to Budapest?

Book your Prague to Budapest bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Budapest?

There are 7020+ hotels available in Budapest. Prices start at $21.13 per night.
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