The cheapest and fastest buses from Budapest to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
Cheapest price
$45
Average price
$61
Fastest journey
7 h 45 m
Average duration
8 h 25 m
Buses per day
19
Distance
454 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Budapest to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport will cost around $61 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
Of the 19 buses that leave Budapest for Prague Vaclav Havel Airport on Thu, May 07, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 07 the direct buses cover the 454 km distance in an average of 8 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 45 m .
On Thu, May 07 the slowest buses will take 8 h 49 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.
(Budapest -> Prague) · RJ 1040 (Brno -> Prague)11:10 PM8h49Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás7:59 AMPrague hlavní nádraží$451One-way1 transfer
(Budapest -> Prague) · RJ 1040 (Brno -> Prague)11:10 PM9h00Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás8:10 AMPraha-Zahradní Město$451One-way1 transfer
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Karlovy Vary)11:10 PM8h50Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás8:00 AMPraha, Letiště Václava Havla$491One-way1 transfer
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Karlovy Vary)10:50 PM9h10Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar8:00 AMPraha, Letiště Václava Havla$491One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:20 PM8h40Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás6:00 AMPraha, Letiště Václava Havla$561One-way1 transfer
FlixBus4:20 PM7h45Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás12:05 AMPraha, Letiště Václava Havla$651One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:00 PM8h05Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar12:05 AMPraha, Letiště Václava Havla$651One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus9:20 PM8h40Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás6:00 AMPraha, Letiště Václava Havla$561One-way1 transfer
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Karlovy Vary)11:15 AM8h45Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás8:00 PMPraha, Letiště Václava Havla$661One-way1 transfer
(Budapest -> Prague) · RJ 1040 (Brno -> Prague)11:10 PM8h49Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás7:59 AMPrague hlavní nádraží$451One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Budapest to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $3. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $3, and a flight costs an average of $29.
Distance: 282 miles (454 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$37 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $123 Average price | $153 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 43m Average total duration 7h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 40m Average total duration 7h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Budapest to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport costing on average $37 (€29).
A train is $91 (€73) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport costing on average $123 (€98).
Other travel options to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 10m.
Bus takes on average 7h 13m.
Tickets start at around $37 (€29) compared to roughly $153 (€122) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $116 (€93). The journey takes 7h 13m versus 5h 36m 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, Express Busline.
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.
Budapest to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 07:59AM | Duration 8h49 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Live departures
Budapest to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport buses for tomorrow, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 9h55 | 3:25 PM Praha, Letiště Václava Havla | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 9h30 | 6:15 PM Praha, Letiště Václava Havla | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 9h05 | 6:15 PM Praha, Letiště Václava Havla | 1 transfer | |
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Karlovy Vary) | 10:50 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 9h10 | 8:00 PM Praha, Letiště Václava Havla | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 9h50 | 8:45 PM Praha, Letiště Václava Havla | 1 transfer | |
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Karlovy Vary) | 11:15 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 8h45 | 8:00 PM Praha, Letiště Václava Havla | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 9h30 | 8:45 PM Praha, Letiště Václava Havla | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 10h55 | 11:25 PM Praha, Letiště Václava Havla | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:40 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 10h45 | 11:25 PM Praha, Letiště Václava Havla | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 10h35 | 11:25 PM Praha, Letiště Václava Havla | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 8h05 | 12:05 AM Praha, Letiště Václava Havla | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:20 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 7h45 | 12:05 AM Praha, Letiště Václava Havla | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 13h05 | 6:00 AM Praha, Letiště Václava Havla | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 9h00 | 6:00 AM Praha, Letiště Václava Havla | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:20 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 8h40 | 6:00 AM Praha, Letiště Václava Havla | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Budapest to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
Buses from Budapest to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport run on average 14 times per day, taking around 7h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $23 (€18) but you can travel from only $3 (€2) by train.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:05, the last at 22:10. The fastest bus covers the 282 miles (454 km) distance in 7h 45m.
Distance 282 miles (454 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€18) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 7h 45m |
First bus 6:05 AM |
Last bus 10:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Infobus, Express Busline from Budapest to Prague Vaclav Havel AirportYou can travel by bus between Budapest to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport with FlixBus, Infobus, Express Busline for as low as $3 (€2). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Budapest to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport 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 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- Express Busline
- Cancellation policies can vary by ticket class, individual trips, or promotions
- cancellations made at least 48 hours before departure are refundable, while those made within 24 hours incur a 50% deduction, and those between 24 and 48 hours incur a 20% deduction.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Express Busline
- One checked luggage and one hand luggage are allowed, with two pieces of luggage up to 50 kg each permitted on the Chisinau to Prague route without additional costs.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Express Busline
- Additional luggage is allowed subject to capacity and payment of a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- Express Busline
- Small animals are permitted if kept in a carrier with a maximum size of 70 x 30 x 50 cm.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Budapest to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
- 05:30-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Népliget (in the station)
- Gulyás Tér (0.5 km)
- Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the entrance.
- Bus: 103, 254E, 901, 918 Metro: M3
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station)
- Bistro Budapest (0.5 km)
- Café Central (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 7, 103, 114, 213, 214 Metro: M4 Train: Suburban Railway
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