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ITPrague to Budapest Train & Bus Tickets
From Prague (Czech Republic) to Budapest (Hungary) · about 530 km
See prices for Prague → Budapest
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Search Prices →Train or bus? What recent searches show
Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Prague to Budapest, side by side.
| Train | Bus | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €16.90 for travel on 3 Nov 2026 (seen 1 Nov 2026) | €19.90 for travel on 30 Nov 2026 (seen 31 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 6 h 57 min (28 journeys) | about 7 h 20 min (27 journeys) |
| Sold by | ÖBB, RegioJet, České dráhy | FlixBus |
| Departures per day listed | 9 (median of 1 days) | — |
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.
Prague to Budapest: what to expect
Prague and Budapest are about 530 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 Czech Republic to Hungary. Carry valid travel documents (passport or EU ID card where applicable) for border checks. At 530 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 Prague–Budapest tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- In recent searches Tuesday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €20.65, across 5 days).
- 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: Prague to Budapest
How long does the journey from Prague to Budapest take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 6 h 57 min by train and about 7 h 20 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 1 Nov 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Prague to Budapest?
The lowest fare seen recently is €16.90 by train (RegioJet), for travel on 3 Nov 2026 (seen 1 Nov 2026). The lowest bus fare seen is €19.90. Tuesday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €20.65). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.
Is it cheaper by train or by bus from Prague to Budapest?
In recent searches the lowest train fare was €16.90 and the lowest bus fare €19.90, so the train was cheaper. Fares change by date, so compare your own.
Which companies sell tickets from Prague to Budapest?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by ÖBB, RegioJet, České dráhy, FlixBus.
How many departures are there per day between Prague and Budapest?
Recent searches listed a median of 9 train departures per day.