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Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
A major fine arts museum on Heroes’ Square with strong collections of Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and European art. It is a leading choice for art lovers visiting Budapest.
Cheapest price
$118
Average price
$131
Fastest journey
1 d 55 m
Average duration
1 d 3 h 37 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
1121 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Brussels 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 Brussels Airport to Budapest will cost around $131 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $118.
It's difficult to get from Brussels Airport to Budapest without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Brussels Airport to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $30, and a train costs an average of $116.
Distance: 696 miles (1121 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
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$112 Average price | $96 Average price Cheapest | $216 Average price | $294 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
28h 41m Average total duration 28h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 25m Average total duration 13h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels Airport to Budapest:
A flight is $15 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Brussels Airport to Budapest costing on average $112 (€90).
A flight is $119 (€97) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels Airport to Budapest costing on average $216 (€175).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 55m.
Bus takes on average 28h 11m.
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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 02:10AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 29h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $218 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 32h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 28h10 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 32h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 28h25 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 31h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 31h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 30h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 30h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 27h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 29h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 25h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 25h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 22h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 28h20 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 26h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 26h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 34h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 32h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 32h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $174 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 32h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 34h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $137 |
The table below shows live departures for Brussels Airport to Budapest buses for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:55 AM Brussels Airport | 30h05 | 6:00 PM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:15 PM Brussels Airport | 29h55 | 10:10 PM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 PM Brussels Airport | 32h05 | 4:35 AM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 AM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 28h10 | 6:40 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 AM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 29h00 | 7:30 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 AM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 28h25 | 8:40 AM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 AM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 28h50 | 9:05 AM Budapest, Krisztina körút / Kosciuszkó Tádé utca | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 AM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 24h55 | 5:10 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 AM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 32h10 | 12:25 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 AM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 28h15 | 8:30 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 AM Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) | 31h00 | 11:15 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Brussels Airport to Budapest run on average 16 times per day, taking around 28h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $84 (€68) but you can travel from only $30 (€24) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 20:30. The fastest bus covers the 696 miles (1121 km) distance in 21h 45m.
Distance 696 miles (1121 km) |
Average bus duration 28h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $84 (€68) |
Buses per day 16 |
Fastest bus 21h 45m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 8:30 PM |
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