- Must visit
Museum of Fine Arts
Major fine arts museum on Heroes’ Square with European paintings, sculpture, and temporary exhibitions.
Cheapest price
$58
Average price
$100
Fastest journey
12 h 35 m
Average duration
13 h 34 m
Buses per day
22
Distance
683 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bologna Airport to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna Airport to Budapest will cost around $100 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $58.
Of the 22 buses that leave Bologna Airport for Budapest on Sat, Jun 27, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 27 the direct buses cover the 683 km distance in an average of 13 h 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 35 m .
On Sat, Jun 27 the slowest buses will take 14 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bologna Airport to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, and a train costs an average of $203.
Distance: 424 miles (683 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$81 Average price Cheapest | $148 Average price | $203 Average price | $232 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 1m Average total duration 16h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 23h 20m Average total duration 22h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna Airport to Budapest:
A bus is $67 (€55) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna Airport to Budapest costing on average $148 (€122).
A bus is $122 (€100) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna Airport to Budapest costing on average $203 (€167).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 31m.
Train takes on average 22h 50m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 16h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 04:11AM | Duration 19h41 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 19h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 20h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $140 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 16h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 17h10 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $74 |
The table below shows live departures for Bologna Airport to Budapest buses for today, Friday, June 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 7:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 12h35 | 8:15 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 17h10 | 3:35 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 16h15 | 2:40 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:55 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 14h55 | 5:50 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:55 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 14h21 | 5:16 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 16h40 | 8:55 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 14h15 | 6:30 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 13h50 | 6:05 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 14h10 | 7:20 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 14h30 | 7:40 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:40 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 14h45 | 9:25 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:40 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 14h20 | 9:00 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:40 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 17h40 | 12:20 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 13h00 | 9:30 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 18h40 | 3:10 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 16h05 | 4:50 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 17h05 | 5:50 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 14h26 | 5:11 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 17h30 | 11:15 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 6:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 16h55 | 11:40 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Bologna Airport to Budapest run on average 14 times per day, taking around 16h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $54 (€44) but you can travel from only $29 (€24) by flight.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:55, the last at 21:15. The fastest bus covers the 424 miles (683 km) distance in 12h 35m.
Distance 424 miles (683 km) |
Average bus duration 16h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $54 (€44) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 12h 35m |
First bus 12:55 AM |
Last bus 9:15 PM |
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Major fine arts museum on Heroes’ Square with European paintings, sculpture, and temporary exhibitions.
A powerful museum on the fascist and communist dictatorships in Hungary, set in the former secret police headquarters.
The main museum for Hungarian art, housed inside Buda Castle with medieval, baroque, and modern collections.
Historic hilltop quarter of cobbled lanes, viewpoints, and elegant buildings surrounding Buda Castle.
Popular walking area for dramatic overlooks of the Danube, bridges, and the Pest skyline.
Grand boulevard lined with mansions, cultural venues, and cafés, ideal for architecture-focused walks.
Hungary’s iconic paprika-rich soup with beef, potatoes, and vegetables. In Budapest, it is a classic introduction to traditional home-style cooking.
Spicy fisherman’s soup made with river fish and paprika. It is a celebrated Hungarian dish, especially valued for its bold, deep flavor.
Tender chicken cooked in a creamy paprika sauce, often served with nokedli. It is one of the most beloved comfort dishes in Hungarian cuisine.
A respected family-run restaurant serving Hungarian and Hungarian-Jewish specialties in a warm, classic setting loved by locals and visitors.
A Michelin-starred Budapest dining room offering refined contemporary Hungarian cuisine with polished service and a fine dining atmosphere.
A stylish, long-running restaurant near Andrássy Avenue known for reliable Hungarian classics, retro atmosphere, and broad local appeal.
Moderate by European standards: public transport and casual dining are good value, while central hotels and upscale restaurants cost more.
A 10% service charge is often added in restaurants. If not, tip 10%. Round up for taxis; small tips for hotel staff are appreciated.
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Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar -> Deák Ferenc Tér, Budapest
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna Airport to Budapest by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Budapest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bologna Airport to Budapest buses use the Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station pair, with some services arriving at Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér. Use this guide to compare Bologna Airport and Budapest bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar is 5 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Népliget (in the station), Gulyás Tér (0.5 km), Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
Available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar: Elevators, ramps.
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás is 4 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station), Bistro Budapest (0.5 km), Café Central (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the station for cash withdrawals.
Ticket office support is available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás.
Available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás: Elevators, ramps.
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