- Must visit
National Kyiv-Pechersk Historical and Cultural Reserve
National museum in a vast monastery complex, showcasing sacred art, treasures, caves, and major Kyiv history.
Cheapest price
$104
Average price
$167
Fastest journey
22 h 55 m
Average duration
23 h 51 m
Buses per day
41
Distance
899 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Budapest to Kyiv is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Kyiv will cost around $167 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $104.
It's difficult to get from Budapest to Kyiv without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Kyiv among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 19h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $32, and a bus costs an average of $53.
Distance: 558 miles (899 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$73 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $225 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 38m Average total duration Fastest 19h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 25h 16m Average total duration 24h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Kyiv:
A train is $33 (€27) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Budapest to Kyiv costing on average $73 (€60).
Other travel options to Kyiv take longer:
Train takes on average 24h 46m.
Tickets start at around $73 (€60) compared to roughly $225 (€184) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $152 (€124). The journey takes 19h 8m versus 14h 31m 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, Infobus, Euroticket, EuroClub.
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 12:25AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 32h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $221 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 28h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 27h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $157 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 27h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $157 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 26h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $156 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 25h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 28h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $164 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 27h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $148 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 28h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $141 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 27h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $141 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 27h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $151 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 25h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $148 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 25h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $149 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 27h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 26h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 32h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $178 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 26h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 22h55 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 26h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 22h45 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 29h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $164 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 29h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $162 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 21h10 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 19h35 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 26h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 24h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $148 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 24h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $149 |
Operator Euroclub | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 20h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator EuroClub | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 20h30 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator Euroclub | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 19h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 19h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 19h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator D.M.D. Group | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 20h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 28h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $170 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 28h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $205 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 28h31 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $205 |
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Kyiv buses for today, Friday, July 31. 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 AM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 29h45 | 3:30 PM Dachna Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 28h35 | 2:30 PM Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 28h15 | 2:30 PM Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 28h30 | 3:30 PM Dachna Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 27h35 | 4:30 PM Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 26h35 | 3:30 PM Dachna Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 27h05 | 4:00 PM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:25 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 27h05 | 4:30 PM Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:40 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 32h45 | 10:25 PM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 25h30 | 3:30 PM Dachna Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 26h30 | 4:30 PM Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 26h00 | 4:00 PM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:25 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 26h05 | 4:30 PM Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 29h25 | 10:25 PM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:20 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 29h05 | 10:25 PM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:05 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 26h15 | 9:20 PM Dachna Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:05 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 27h10 | 10:15 PM Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:05 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 27h10 | 10:15 PM Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 24h45 | 10:15 PM Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 23h50 | 9:20 PM Dachna Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 24h20 | 10:15 PM Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 23h25 | 9:20 PM Dachna Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 28h55 | 5:30 AM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 29h25 | 6:00 AM Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 28h50 | 5:30 AM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 29h20 | 6:00 AM Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 28h31 | 5:30 AM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 29h01 | 6:00 AM Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:25 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 32h15 | 9:40 AM Dachna Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:25 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 28h35 | 6:00 AM Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:25 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 28h05 | 5:30 AM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 29h05 | 11:00 AM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 29h40 | 11:35 AM Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 26h45 | 9:40 AM Dachna Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 28h00 | 10:55 AM Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 28h05 | 11:00 AM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:40 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 29h15 | 12:55 PM Dachna Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:05 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 26h30 | 11:35 AM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:05 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 27h50 | 12:55 PM Dachna Bus Station | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Budapest to Kyiv run on average 26 times per day, taking around 19h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $53 (€43) but you can travel from only $32 (€26) by train.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 558 miles (899 km) distance in 19h 30m.
Distance 558 miles (899 km) |
Average bus duration 19h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $53 (€43) |
Buses per day 26 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 19h 30m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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Discover the best of Kyiv — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Kyiv trip today.
National museum in a vast monastery complex, showcasing sacred art, treasures, caves, and major Kyiv history.
Premier art museum with key Ukrainian paintings, icons, and modern works that trace national visual culture.
Open-air folk museum with traditional houses, churches, and crafts from regions across Ukraine in a park setting.
Kyiv's central square, pivotal in modern Ukrainian history and a major gathering place surrounded by landmarks.
Historic steep street lined with galleries, churches, and souvenir stalls, connecting Upper Town with Podil.
Elegant central boulevard known for shopping, architecture, fountains, and easy walking between major city sights.
Borshch is a beet-based soup often made with cabbage, картофля and meat, then served with smetana. It is a staple of Ukrainian home cooking and a national symbol.
Varenyky are soft dumplings filled with potato, cabbage, cheese, or cherries. They are one of Ukraine’s most beloved comfort foods and common at family meals.
Holubtsi are cabbage rolls stuffed with rice and usually minced meat, then baked or stewed. They are traditional for holidays and hearty home-style meals.
Popular traditional Ukrainian restaurant with rustic decor, generous portions, and classic dishes such as borshch, varenyky, and salo.
Well-known fine dining venue serving contemporary Ukrainian cuisine with seasonal ingredients and elegant tasting-style presentation.
Stylish modern Ukrainian restaurant known for refined local dishes and thoughtful presentation in a polished yet welcoming setting.
Generally budget-friendly for visitors. Meals, local transport, and many hotels cost less than in many European capitals, though upscale dining and central stays cost more.
Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory. In restaurants, 5-10% is common for good service. Round up in cafes and taxis, or add a small tip in apps.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Kyiv 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 Kyiv, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Budapest to Kyiv buses use the Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) station pair, with some services arriving at Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ"). Use this guide to compare Budapest and Kyiv 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.
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