- Must visit
Museu Picasso
Major collection focused on Pablo Picasso’s formative years and his deep connection to Barcelona, housed in a set of medieval palaces in El Born.
Cheapest price
$247
Average price
$275
Fastest journey
1 d 7 h 25 m
Average duration
1 d 8 h 9 m
Buses per day
37
Distance
1498 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Budapest to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Barcelona will cost around $275 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $247.
It's difficult to get from Budapest to Barcelona without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $96. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.5 - 3.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $96, and a train costs an average of $502.
Distance: 930 miles (1498 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$170 Average price Cheapest | $187 Average price | $502 Average price | $574 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
31h 45m Average total duration 31h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 36h 58m Average total duration 36h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.5 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 4.5 - 9.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Budapest to Barcelona:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Barcelona costing on average $187 (€151).
A bus is $332 (€268) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Barcelona costing on average $502 (€405).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 31h 15m.
Train takes on average 36h 28m.
Tickets start at around $170 (€137) compared to roughly $574 (€463) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $404 (€326). The journey takes 31h 15m versus 19h 9m 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 Infobus.
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 |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 31h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $163 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 32h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $141 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25AM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 44h45 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $224 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 36h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $163 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 33h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $191 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 33h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $223 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 32h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $209 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 33h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $141 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 33h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $141 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 34h45 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $225 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 38h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $151 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 34h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $217 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 34h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $163 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 40h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $162 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 42h35 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $153 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 35h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $183 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 34h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $150 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 31h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 33h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $217 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 31h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $151 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 37h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 02:55AM | Duration 31h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $151 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 32h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $150 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 34h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $239 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 37h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $138 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 35h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $205 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 37h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $138 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 33h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $175 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 39h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $189 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 36h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $164 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 32h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $232 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 33h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $154 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 35h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $133 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 32h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $138 |
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Barcelona buses for today, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 PM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 40h15 | 1:45 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 PM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 37h25 | 10:55 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 34h15 | 8:45 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 36h25 | 10:55 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 33h30 | 8:30 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 35h35 | 10:55 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 33h25 | 8:45 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 PM Budapest, Krisztina körút / Kosciuszkó Tádé utca | 35h35 | 10:55 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 PM Budapest, Krisztina körút / Kosciuszkó Tádé utca | 35h00 | 10:20 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 32h50 | 8:45 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 35h00 | 10:55 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 3 transfers | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 31h50 | 8:45 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 32h35 | 10:20 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 33h10 | 10:55 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:25 AM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 39h45 | 6:10 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:25 AM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 44h45 | 11:10 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:35 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 39h35 | 11:10 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:35 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 34h35 | 6:10 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:15 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 33h55 | 6:10 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 35h45 | 8:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 32h25 | 6:10 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 33h50 | 8:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 35h55 | 11:10 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 35h25 | 10:40 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 38h25 | 2:55 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 34h30 | 11:25 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 37h15 | 2:10 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 35h00 | 4:10 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 35h25 | 4:35 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 34h40 | 4:35 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 34h15 | 4:10 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 PM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 37h00 | 8:15 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 PM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 34h55 | 6:10 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 31h25 | 2:55 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:40 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 32h55 | 4:35 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:40 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 32h30 | 4:10 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 37h40 | 10:55 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Budapest to Barcelona run on average 28 times per day, taking around 31h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $96 (€77) but you can travel from only $40 (€32) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 930 miles (1498 km) distance in 31h 25m.
Distance 930 miles (1498 km) |
Average bus duration 31h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $96 (€77) |
Buses per day 28 |
Fastest bus 31h 25m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Barcelona — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Barcelona trip today.
Major collection focused on Pablo Picasso’s formative years and his deep connection to Barcelona, housed in a set of medieval palaces in El Born.
Catalonia’s national art museum, especially strong in Romanesque frescoes, Gothic art, and grand city views from Palau Nacional.
Hilltop museum dedicated to Joan Miró, combining paintings, sculptures, and temporary exhibitions in a landmark modern building on Montjuïc.
Barcelona’s most famous promenade, busy with street life and historic buildings, best experienced as a short walk rather than a long stay.
Atmospheric old quarter of medieval lanes, hidden squares, historic facades, and one of the city’s essential walking areas.
Elegant boulevard lined with luxury shops and standout modernist architecture, ideal for combining architecture, shopping, and city strolling.
Rustic bread rubbed with ripe tomato, olive oil, and salt. A staple of Catalan cuisine and often served with meals or charcuterie.
Traditional Catalan dish of roasted eggplant, red peppers, and onion, usually dressed with olive oil. Valued for its simple smoky flavor.
A refreshing salad of shredded salt cod, tomato, onion, and olives. A classic Barcelona and Catalan seafood starter.
Internationally acclaimed fine dining restaurant offering highly creative contemporary cuisine with exceptional service and a tasting-menu format.
Celebrated tapas bar and restaurant serving refined traditional plates, seafood, and meats in a polished but bustling setting.
Historic traditional restaurant in the Gothic Quarter known for classic Catalan dishes such as escudella, roast meats, and crema catalana.
Moderate by Western Europe standards. Tapas and transit are manageable, but central hotels and tourist areas cost more.
Service is usually included. Tipping is modest: round up or leave 5-10% for great service. Small change is fine in cafes; taxis can be rounded up.
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Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants -> Plaça de Catalunya, Barcelona
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