- Must visit
National Museum of Denmark
Denmark’s main history museum, covering Viking, medieval, royal, and modern Danish culture. A strong first stop for understanding the country’s past.
Cheapest price
$123
Average price
$153
Fastest journey
20 h 35 m
Average duration
21 h 55 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
1012 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Budapest to Copenhagen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Copenhagen will cost around $153 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $123.
It's difficult to get from Budapest to Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $78. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $78, and a train costs an average of $99.
Distance: 628 miles (1012 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$121 Average price Cheapest | $129 Average price | $263 Average price | $412 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
22h 46m Average total duration 22h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 19h 59m Average total duration 19h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.0 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | 3.0 - 6.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Copenhagen:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Copenhagen costing on average $129 (€104).
A bus is $142 (€115) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Copenhagen costing on average $263 (€212).
Other travel options to Copenhagen take longer:
Train takes on average 19h 29m.
Bus takes on average 22h 16m.
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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 02:25AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 29h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 27h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $153 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 28h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 24h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 23h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 28h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 22h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 27h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 23h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 22h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $162 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 22h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 22h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $162 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 25h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 28h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $131 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 24h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 26h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 23h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 22h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 25h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 25h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 25h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 23h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $131 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 23h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $131 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 24h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 32h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $187 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 31h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $131 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 20h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 20h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $99 |
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Copenhagen buses for today, Thursday, May 28. 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 | 8:45 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 25h10 | 9:55 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 23h20 | 8:20 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:20 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 23h00 | 8:20 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 PM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 24h25 | 9:55 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 32h35 | 7:05 AM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 PM Budapest, Krisztina körút / Kosciuszkó Tádé utca | 31h45 | 7:05 AM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 22h25 | 9:55 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 22h10 | 9:55 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:25 AM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 29h20 | 7:45 AM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:25 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 27h20 | 7:45 AM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:35 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 26h30 | 10:05 AM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 23h00 | 7:45 AM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 22h35 | 7:45 AM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 27h45 | 1:00 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 23h10 | 10:05 AM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 22h50 | 10:05 AM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 25h05 | 1:00 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:20 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 28h00 | 8:20 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 24h40 | 5:35 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 23h05 | 5:35 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 22h45 | 5:35 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Budapest to Copenhagen run on average 17 times per day, taking around 22h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $78 (€63) but you can travel from only $26 (€21) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 628 miles (1012 km) distance in 22h 10m.
Distance 628 miles (1012 km) |
Average bus duration 22h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $78 (€63) |
Buses per day 17 |
Fastest bus 22h 10m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Copenhagen — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Copenhagen trip today.
Denmark’s main history museum, covering Viking, medieval, royal, and modern Danish culture. A strong first stop for understanding the country’s past.
Major art museum founded by brewer Carl Jacobsen, known for classical sculpture, French paintings, and its elegant winter garden.
World-class modern art museum north of the city, admired for its collection, architecture, and sculpture park overlooking the Øresund.
The city’s postcard-famous canal lined with colorful historic houses and boats. One of Copenhagen’s essential walking areas.
One of Europe’s best-known pedestrian shopping streets, linking major squares and landmarks in the historic center.
Self-governing neighborhood known for alternative culture, murals, and a distinctive atmosphere that draws many curious visitors.
Open-faced rye bread sandwiches topped with ingredients like pickled herring, roast beef, egg, or shrimp. A classic Danish lunch tradition strongly associated with Copenhagen.
Crispy fried pork belly served with boiled potatoes and parsley sauce. Often called Denmark’s national dish and a staple of traditional Danish cooking.
Danish pan-fried meatballs, usually made with pork or mixed meats, commonly served with potatoes, gravy, and pickled cabbage. A comforting everyday favorite.
World-famous fine dining restaurant celebrated for New Nordic cuisine, creativity, and exceptional tasting menus.
Historic Copenhagen institution famous for classic smørrebrød, schnapps, and traditional Danish lunch in an old-world setting.
Well-known traditional restaurant serving generous smørrebrød and classic Danish dishes in a cozy, old-fashioned atmosphere near the city center.
Prices are high by European standards, especially for dining and hotels, though public transport and casual meals are manageable.
Service is usually included. Tipping is not expected, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for excellent service is appreciated.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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