- Must visit
Museum of Fine Arts
One of Central Europe’s leading art museums, known for major collections of European old masters, antiquities, and temporary exhibitions on Heroes’ Square. A top choice for art lovers
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$69
Fastest journey
10 h 30 m
Average duration
11 h 40 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
542 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Brașov to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brașov to Budapest will cost around $69 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
Of the 14 buses that leave Brașov for Budapest on Sun, Jul 12, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 12 the direct buses cover the 542 km distance in an average of 11 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 30 m .
On Sun, Jul 12 the slowest buses will take 12 h 16 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Brașov to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a flight costs an average of $19.
Distance: 336 miles (542 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
$44 Average price Cheapest | $86 Average price | $55 Average price |
11h 55m Average total duration 11h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 51m Average total duration 14h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Brașov to Budapest:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brașov to Budapest costing on average $55 (€45).
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brașov to Budapest costing on average $86 (€71).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 25m.
Train takes on average 14h 21m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Comati PSG | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Express Busline | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator Express Busline | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator SARVALTEH AUTO | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 09:01AM | Duration 12h16 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
The table below shows live departures for Brașov to Budapest buses for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 7:20 AM Brașov, Autogara Bartolomeu | 13h00 | 7:20 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:20 AM Brașov, Autogara Bartolomeu | 13h26 | 7:46 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:20 AM Brașov, Autogara Bartolomeu | 12h56 | 7:16 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:20 AM Brașov, Autogara Bartolomeu | 12h45 | 7:05 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:20 AM Brașov, Autogara Bartolomeu | 14h05 | 10:25 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:20 AM Brașov, Autogara Bartolomeu | 13h41 | 10:01 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:20 AM Brașov, Autogara Bartolomeu | 13h10 | 9:30 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 PM Brașov, Autogara Bartolomeu | 12h30 | 2:00 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 PM Brașov, Autogara Bartolomeu | 12h00 | 1:30 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 PM Brașov, Autogara Bartolomeu | 12h50 | 2:20 AM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:35 PM Brașov, Autogara Bartolomeu | 13h11 | 4:46 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:35 PM Brașov, Autogara Bartolomeu | 12h40 | 4:15 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 5:00 PM Brașov, Autogara Bartolomeu | 10h30 | 2:30 AM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
7193224 | 6:00 PM Brașov, Autogara Bartolomeu | 12h00 | 5:00 AM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
7110369 | 8:00 PM Brașov, Autogara Bartolomeu | 10h30 | 5:30 AM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 PM Brașov, Autogara Bartolomeu | 12h16 | 9:01 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 PM Brașov, Autogara Bartolomeu | 16h45 | 1:30 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, July 12 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 AM Brașov, Autogara Bartolomeu | 13h15 | 1:30 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:25 AM Brașov, Autogara Bartolomeu | 11h35 | 1:00 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:25 AM Brașov, Autogara Bartolomeu | 12h00 | 1:25 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Brașov to Budapest run on average 10 times per day, taking around 11h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $30 (€25) but you can travel from only $19 (€16) by flight.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 336 miles (542 km) distance in 10h 30m.
Distance 336 miles (542 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€25) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 10h 30m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
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One of Central Europe’s leading art museums, known for major collections of European old masters, antiquities, and temporary exhibitions on Heroes’ Square. A top choice for art lovers
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Hungary’s iconic goulash soup made with beef, paprika, potatoes, and vegetables. It is a classic Budapest comfort dish and a staple of traditional Hungarian cooking.
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Generally affordable for European city breaks. Food, transit, and sights are good value; central hotels cost more.
A 10% service charge may be added in restaurants; if not, tip 10%. Round up taxis. Small tips are welcome in bars, cafés, salons, and for hotel help.
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