Budapest to Bologna Train & Bus Tickets

Train or bus? What recent searches show

Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Budapest to Bologna, side by side.

Last checked 30 Oct 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.

Budapest to Bologna: what to expect

Budapest and Bologna are about 687 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 Hungary to Italy. Carry valid travel documents (passport or EU ID card where applicable) for border checks. At 687 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 Budapest–Bologna 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 Bologna

• The University of Bologna was founded in 1088 and is considered the oldest university in the world. (Source: Wikipedia)
• In Bologna, ragù is served mainly with tagliatelle, and serving it with spaghetti is considered odd. (Source: Wikipedia)
• The Basilica of San Petronio, at 258,000 m3, is the largest church in the world built of bricks. (Source: Wikipedia)

FAQ: Budapest to Bologna

How long does the journey from Budapest to Bologna take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 13 h 26 min by train and about 15 h 30 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 30 Oct 2026).

What is the cheapest ticket from Budapest to Bologna?
The lowest fare seen recently is €16 by train (ÖBB), for travel on 24 Nov 2026 (seen 24 Oct 2026). The lowest bus fare seen is €41.98. Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.

Is it cheaper by train or by bus from Budapest to Bologna?
In recent searches the lowest train fare was €16 and the lowest bus fare €41.98, so the train was cheaper. Fares change by date, so compare your own.

Which companies sell tickets from Budapest to Bologna?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, FlixBus.