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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Prague 1 to Budapest

Composite routes from Prague 1 to Budapest

Cheapest
4 h 55 min
Car
527 km.
from $28

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:
Wednesday to 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

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 Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$49.62–$69.97

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Email:
Website:
regiojet.com/
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
Train from Praha-Zahradni Mesto to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
6h 57m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.72–$91.60

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 1 to Budapest?

The cheapest way to get from Prague 1 to Budapest is to train which costs $22.83 - $86.96 and takes 8h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Prague 1 to Budapest?

The fastest way to get from Prague 1 to Budapest is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs $86.96 - $141.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Prague 1 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 1 and Budapest?

No, there is no direct train from Prague 1 to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi and arriving at Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

How far is it from Prague 1 to Budapest?

The distance between Prague 1 and Budapest is 538 km. The road distance is 527.7 km.

How do I travel from Prague 1 to Budapest without a car?

The best way to get from Prague 1 to Budapest without a car is to bus which takes 7h and costs $43.48 - $65.22 .

How long does it take to get from Prague 1 to Budapest?

The bus from Praha, Hlavní Nádraží to Budapest-Kelenföld takes 7h including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Prague 1 to Budapest bus from?

Prague 1 to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Praha, Hlavní Nádraží station.

Where do I catch the Prague 1 to Budapest train from?

Prague 1 to Budapest train services, operated by Czech Railways (ČD), depart from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station.

Train or bus from Prague 1 to Budapest?

The best way to get from Prague 1 to Budapest is to bus which takes 7h and costs $43.48 - $65.22 . Alternatively, you can train via Vienna, which costs $25 - $119.57 and takes 7h 18m.

Where does the Prague 1 to Budapest bus arrive?

Prague 1 to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Budapest-Kelenföld station.

Where does the Prague 1 to Budapest train arrive?

Prague 1 to Budapest train services, operated by Czech Railways (ČD), arrive at Wien Hbf station.

Can I drive from Prague 1 to Budapest?

Yes, the driving distance between Prague 1 to Budapest is 528 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Prague 1 to Budapest.

How do I get a train ticket from Prague 1 to Budapest?

Book your Prague 1 to Budapest train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Prague 1 to Budapest?

Book your Prague 1 to Budapest bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Budapest?

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