- Must visit
Uffizi Gallery
World-famous gallery with Botticelli, Leonardo, and Michelangelo. Essential for understanding Renaissance painting and one of Florence’s top visits.
Cheapest price
$110
Average price
$157
Fastest journey
14 h 5 m
Average duration
15 h 20 m
Buses per day
25
Distance
734 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Budapest to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Florence will cost around $157 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $110.
Of the 25 buses that leave Budapest for Florence on Fri, Jul 17, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 17 the direct buses cover the 734 km distance in an average of 15 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 14 h 5 m .
On Fri, Jul 17 the slowest buses will take 15 h 50 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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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, and a flight costs an average of $24.
Distance: 456 miles (734 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$95 Average price Cheapest | $154 Average price | $264 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 59m Average total duration 16h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Florence:
A bus is $59 (€48) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Florence costing on average $154 (€126).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 8m.
Bus takes on average 16h 29m.
Tickets start at around $95 (€78) compared to roughly $264 (€216) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $169 (€139). The journey takes 16h 29m versus 9h 22m 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.
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 FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 20h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:34AM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 21h26 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25AM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 20h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 19h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $155 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 18h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 15h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 15h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $132 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 19h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 19h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 24h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 23h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 17h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 17h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 16h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 19h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $140 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 18h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 18h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 16h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 18h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 17h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 16h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 21h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $141 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 20h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $129 |
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Florence buses for tomorrow, Friday, July 17. 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 | 12:55 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 20h05 | 9:00 PM Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:40 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 18h50 | 1:30 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:40 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 18h25 | 1:05 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 15h50 | 10:35 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 16h15 | 11:00 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 15h40 | 1:05 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 16h05 | 1:30 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 15h20 | 1:05 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 15h45 | 1:30 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 1 transfer | |
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Rome) | 10:50 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 24h10 | 11:00 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Rome) | 11:15 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 23h45 | 11:00 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 17h45 | 5:40 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 17h10 | 5:40 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 16h45 | 5:40 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 16h40 | 5:40 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 19h20 | 9:05 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 18h10 | 11:20 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 17h25 | 11:20 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:55 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 18h10 | 1:05 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 16h20 | 11:20 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 PM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 17h50 | 1:05 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 17h15 | 1:05 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 21h05 | 7:35 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 14h05 | 1:05 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 20h15 | 7:35 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Budapest to Florence run on average 19 times per day, taking around 16h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $54 (€44) but you can travel from only $24 (€19) by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 456 miles (734 km) distance in 14h 5m.
Distance 456 miles (734 km) |
Average bus duration 16h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $54 (€44) |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 14h 5m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Florence — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Florence trip today.
World-famous gallery with Botticelli, Leonardo, and Michelangelo. Essential for understanding Renaissance painting and one of Florence’s top visits.
Houses Michelangelo’s David alongside major Renaissance sculptures. A must for first-time visitors interested in Florence’s artistic legacy.
Monastic museum with Fra Angelico frescoes and tranquil cells. Ideal for experiencing spiritual art in one of Florence’s most atmospheric spaces.
Florence’s monumental main square, framed by civic buildings and sculpture. A must for first impressions, history, and lively urban atmosphere.
The cathedral square is Florence’s ceremonial heart, surrounded by the Duomo, Baptistery, and bell tower. Essential for architecture lovers.
Riverside viewpoint with one of Florence’s classic panoramas. Best at sunset for sweeping views over the Arno, domes, and historic center.
Thick Florentine T-bone steak from Chianina beef, grilled rare over coals. It is the city's signature celebratory dish and a classic of Tuscan cuisine.
A rustic Tuscan bread soup with black cabbage, cannellini beans, vegetables, and olive oil. A beloved frugal dish rooted in Florentine home cooking.
A thick soup of bread, tomatoes, basil, garlic, and olive oil, served warm or at room temperature. It celebrates simple Tuscan ingredients and stale bread.
Three-Michelin-star fine dining by Enoteca Pinchiorri, known for refined Italian cuisine and an exceptional wine cellar. Elegant and formal.
Legendary casual stop for Lampredotto sandwiches and other tripe specialties. Simple, authentic street food experience in central Florence.
Historic steakhouse famed for Bistecca Alla Fiorentina and classic Tuscan dishes. Traditional, bustling atmosphere near Santa Croce.
Moderate for Italy: hotels in the center are pricier, but dining and transit are reasonable versus Rome or Venice.
Service is often included. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafés, 5-10% for great restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Florence 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 Florence, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Budapest to Florence buses use the Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze) station pair, with some services arriving at Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo. Use this guide to compare Budapest and Florence bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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.
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze) is 1 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze).
Available at Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze): Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Firenze): Elevators, ramps.
Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo is 1 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo.
Available at Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo: Elevators, ramps.
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