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ITRome to Budapest Train & Bus Tickets
From Rome (Italy) to Budapest (Hungary) · about 809 km
See prices for Rome → Budapest
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Search Prices →Train or bus? What recent searches show
Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Rome to Budapest, side by side.
| Train | Bus | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €62.90 for travel on 18 Dec 2026 (seen 19 Oct 2026) | €61.47 for travel on 19 Nov 2026 (seen 30 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 15 h 48 min (3 journeys) | about 23 h 10 min (10 journeys) |
| Sold by | Trenitalia | FlixBus |
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.
Rome to Budapest: what to expect
Rome and Budapest are about 809 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 Italy to Hungary. Carry valid travel documents (passport or EU ID card where applicable) for border checks. At 809 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 Rome–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: Rome to Budapest
How long does the journey from Rome to Budapest take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 15 h 48 min by train and about 23 h 10 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 30 Oct 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Rome to Budapest?
The lowest fare seen recently is €61.47 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 19 Nov 2026 (seen 30 Oct 2026). The lowest train fare seen is €62.90. Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.
Is it cheaper by train or by bus from Rome to Budapest?
In recent searches the lowest train fare was €62.90 and the lowest bus fare €61.47, so the bus was cheaper. Fares change by date, so compare your own.
Which companies sell tickets from Rome to Budapest?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by Trenitalia, FlixBus.