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ITBucharest to Budapest Train & Bus Tickets
From Bucharest (Romania) to Budapest (Hungary) · about 818 km
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Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Bucharest to Budapest, side by side.
| Bus | |
|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €52.98 for travel on 2 Nov 2026 (seen 1 Nov 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 15 h 55 min (9 journeys) |
| Sold by | FlixBus |
| Departures per day listed | 9 (median of 1 days) |
No recent train fares were seen for this route; search a date to check.
Last checked 1 Nov 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Bucharest to Budapest: what to expect
Bucharest and Budapest are about 818 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is an international route from Romania to Hungary. Carry valid travel documents (passport or EU ID card where applicable) for border checks. At 818 km this is a long-distance journey.
Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.
How to find cheap Bucharest–Budapest tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- Fares often differ between weekdays and times of day, so compare several dates.
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
About Budapest
- Budapest opened the first underground transit line on the European continent in 1896. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Budapest is one of only three capital cities in the world with thermal springs. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Some baths built in Budapest during Ottoman rule are still in use 500 years later. (Source: Wikipedia)
FAQ: Bucharest to Budapest
How long does the journey from Bucharest to Budapest take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 15 h 55 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 1 Nov 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Bucharest to Budapest?
The lowest fare seen recently is €52.98 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 2 Nov 2026 (seen 1 Nov 2026). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.
Which companies sell tickets from Bucharest to Budapest?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by FlixBus.
How many departures are there per day between Bucharest and Budapest?
Recent searches listed a median of 9 bus departures per day.