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Bucharest, Romania → Budapest, Hungary

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bucharest to Budapest

Composite routes from Bucharest to Budapest

Cheapest
8 h 25 min
Car
815 km.
from $44
Other
15 h 48 min
640 km.
from $103.04

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 2
FlixBus
Website
Maxibus Travel
Website
FlixBus
Website
18h 20m
Once daily
$76.09–$108.70
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Maxibus Travel
Website
8h 7m
Twice a week
+40 745 766 766
+40 745 766 766
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 2
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Website
Romanian Railways (CFR)
Website
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Website
3h 10m
Twice daily
$9.78–$11.96
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Call
Romanian Railways (CFR)
Website
11h 40m
Twice daily
$54.35–$65.22
0219521
0219521
Call
Airlines
Found: 1
Wizz Air
Website
Wizz Air
Website
1h 30m
Every day
$29.35–$173.91

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Budapest (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Budapest (Station) is to train which costs $65.22 - $76.09 and takes 15h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bucharest to Budapest (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Budapest (Station) is to fly which takes 2h 24m and costs $282.61 - $815.22 .

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Budapest (Station)?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Budapest-Keleti. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 53m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Budapest (Station)?

The distance between Bucharest and Budapest (Station) is 652 km. The road distance is 824.7 km.

How do I travel from Bucharest to Budapest (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Budapest (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 8h 31m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Budapest (Station)?

It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Bucharest to Budapest (Station), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Budapest (Station) train from?

Bucharest to Budapest (Station) train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucharest station.

Train, bus or fly from Bucharest to Budapest (Station)?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Budapest (Station) is to fly which takes 2h 24m and costs $282.61 - $815.22 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 31m, you could also train, which costs $65.22 - $76.09 and takes 15h 48m.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Budapest (Station)?

Budapest (Station) is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 01:59 in Bucharest and 00:59 in Budapest (Station).

Where does the Bucharest to Budapest (Station) train arrive?

Bucharest to Budapest (Station) train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Lokoshaza station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Budapest (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Budapest (Station) is 825 km. It takes approximately 9h 12m to drive from Bucharest to Budapest (Station).

Where can I stay near Budapest (Station)?

There are 7030+ hotels available in Budapest (Station). Prices start at $21.13 per night.
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