- Must visit
Museum of Fine Arts
Hungary’s top fine arts museum, with major European works from antiquity to the 20th century. Ideal for classic painting, sculpture, and old masters.
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$31
Fastest journey
4 h
Average duration
4 h 7 m
Buses per day
35
Distance
261 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Brno to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brno to Budapest will cost around $31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 35 buses that leave Brno for Budapest on Tue, Jul 28, 33 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jul 28 the direct buses cover the 261 km distance in an average of 4 h 7 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h .
On Tue, Jul 28 the slowest buses will take 4 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brno to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $4, and a bus costs an average of $17.
Distance: 162 miles (261 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $87 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Brno to Budapest:
A train is $0.20 (€0.20) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Brno to Budapest costing on average $22 (€22).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 35m.
Tickets start at around $22 (€22) compared to roughly $87 (€87) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $65 (€65). The journey takes 4h 35m versus 3h 33m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, ArdaTur, Infobus, Express Busline, D.M.D. Group, Korona Travel, DMD Group.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator AMI-Tour | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $140 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Express Busline | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator ams_express_buslin | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator ArdaTur | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator D.M.D. Group | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator DMD Group | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 4h21 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
The table below shows live departures for Brno to Budapest buses for today, Monday, July 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 1:25 PM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 4h55 | 6:20 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:25 PM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 4h35 | 6:00 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:25 PM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 5h20 | 6:45 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:30 PM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 4h30 | 8:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:30 PM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 4h15 | 7:45 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 PM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 5h10 | 11:10 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:15 PM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 4h30 | 10:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
7263241 | 7:15 PM Brno, ÚAN Zvonařka | 4h35 | 11:50 PM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:20 PM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 4h15 | 11:35 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:20 PM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 4h35 | 11:55 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 PM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 4h15 | 11:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 PM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 4h35 | 12:10 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 PM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 7h20 | 3:10 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 4h21 | 4:20 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, July 28 | |||||
(Prague -> Budapest) | 1:30 AM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 4h15 | 5:45 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Prague -> Budapest) | 1:30 AM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 4h35 | 6:05 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
7155828 | 4:00 AM Brno, ÚAN Zvonařka | 4h00 | 8:00 AM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:05 AM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 4h35 | 8:40 AM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:05 AM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 4h55 | 9:00 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:05 AM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 5h25 | 9:30 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:05 AM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 4h05 | 8:10 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 AM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 4h15 | 8:30 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 AM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 4h35 | 8:50 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:25 AM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 5h05 | 10:30 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:25 AM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 5h25 | 10:50 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:25 AM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 5h50 | 11:15 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:15 AM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 4h35 | 10:50 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:15 AM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 4h55 | 11:10 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:10 AM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 4h15 | 12:25 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:10 AM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 4h35 | 12:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:55 AM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 4h30 | 1:25 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 AM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 6h20 | 3:35 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
(Prague -> Budapest) | 12:00 PM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 4h15 | 4:15 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Prague -> Budapest) | 12:00 PM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 4h35 | 4:35 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Brno to Budapest run on average 25 times per day, taking around 4h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $17 (€17) but you can travel from only $4 (€4) by train.
There are 23 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 162 miles (261 km) distance in 4h 15m.
Distance 162 miles (261 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€17) |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 23 |
Fastest bus 4h 15m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Discover the best of Budapest — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Budapest trip today.
Hungary’s top fine arts museum, with major European works from antiquity to the 20th century. Ideal for classic painting, sculpture, and old masters.
Leading contemporary art museum with strong Hungarian and international shows. Worth visiting for bold exhibitions in a landmark modern building.
National museum covering Hungarian history, archaeology, and statehood. A classic stop for understanding the country beyond Budapest’s landmarks.
UNESCO-listed castle quarter of cobbled streets, courtyards, and viewpoints. Best for atmosphere, heritage walks, and some of Budapest’s finest vistas.
Elegant Andrássy Avenue links the center with Heroes’ Square through palaces and shops. A grand boulevard ideal for walking and historic city views.
Large central park with boating lake, baths, museums, and promenades. A versatile area for families, relaxed walks, and major city attractions.
A rich paprika beef soup with potatoes and vegetables. It is Hungary’s signature comfort dish and a staple in homes and traditional inns.
Slow-cooked beef stew with lots of onion and paprika, usually served with nokedli. A classic example of deep Hungarian paprika flavor.
River fish soup, often carp-based, cooked with hot paprika. It is especially traditional along the Danube and at festive family meals.
Refined Hungarian dining in a historic building, with updated national classics and strong wine service in a formal atmosphere.
Michelin-starred fine dining with a modern tasting menu rooted in Hungarian ingredients. Stylish, intimate, and one of Budapest’s top tables.
Traditional Hungarian restaurant known for goulash, pörkölt, and live music. Warm, old-style atmosphere near the city center.
Moderate for Europe: stays and dining are cheaper than in Western capitals, while central hotels and tourist areas cost more. Transit is good value.
About 10% is common in restaurants if no service charge is added. Round up for taxis and leave small change or round up at cafes.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brno 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 Brno to Budapest buses use the Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station pair, with some services arriving at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás. Use this guide to compare Brno and Budapest bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží).
Available at Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží): Elevators, ramps.
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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