- Must visit
Vatican Museums
World-famous papal museums with the Sistine Chapel, Raphael Rooms, and major classical collections.
Cheapest price
kr1190
Average price
kr1540
Fastest journey
18 h 25 m
Average duration
19 h 29 m
Buses per day
31
Distance
810 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Budapest to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Rome will cost around kr1540 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr1190.
It's difficult to get from Budapest to Rome without transferring at least once.
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Rome)
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from kr186. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 2.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of kr186, and a bus costs an average of kr913.
Distance: 503 miles (810 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
kr1285 Average price | kr599 Average price Cheapest | kr3288 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 38m Average total duration 14h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 50m Average total duration Fastest 5h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.4 - 4.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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 Rome:
A flight is kr686 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Budapest to Rome costing on average kr1285.
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 8m.
Train takes on average 17h 38m.
Tickets start at around kr1285 compared to roughly kr3288 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr2003. The journey takes 14h 8m versus 12h 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 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 06:05AM | Duration 29h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr1717 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 24h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price kr1879 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 25h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price kr1259 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 25h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price kr1421 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 28h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr1618 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 20h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr1399 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 26h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr1399 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 27h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price kr1120 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 27h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price kr1120 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 21h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr1485 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 20h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr1208 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 20h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr1308 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 20h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr1208 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 23h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr1341 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 24h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr1266 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 21h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price kr1751 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 20h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price kr1462 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 20h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price kr1237 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 22h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price kr1451 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 20h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price kr1381 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 24h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price kr1503 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 18h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price kr1208 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 23h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price kr1222 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 23h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price kr1222 |
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Rome buses for today, Sunday, August 23. 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 | 7:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 20h05 | 3:05 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 19h45 | 2:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 PM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 22h10 | 5:25 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 20h40 | 5:25 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 21h05 | 5:50 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 24h30 | 11:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 18h25 | 5:25 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 18h50 | 5:50 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 23h55 | 11:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 23h40 | 11:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 29h10 | 6:05 AM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:35 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 22h35 | 6:10 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:35 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 28h40 | 12:15 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 20h45 | 6:10 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 20h25 | 6:10 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 26h05 | 11:50 AM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 2 transfers | |
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Rome) | 10:50 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 27h55 | 2:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Rome) | 11:15 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 27h30 | 2:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 21h25 | 9:20 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 27h10 | 3:05 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 23h45 | 12:15 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 20h50 | 9:20 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 23h20 | 12:15 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 20h25 | 9:20 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 20h20 | 9:20 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 23h15 | 12:15 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 23h35 | 1:20 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:25 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 24h20 | 2:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 21h35 | 2:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 20h50 | 2:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 23h55 | 5:50 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Budapest to Rome run on average 25 times per day, taking around 14h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at kr913 but you can travel from only kr186 by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 503 miles (810 km) distance in 18h 25m.
Distance 503 miles (810 km) |
Average bus duration 14h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price kr913 |
Buses per day 25 |
Fastest bus 18h 25m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 70 days |
Discover the best of Rome — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Rome trip today.
World-famous papal museums with the Sistine Chapel, Raphael Rooms, and major classical collections.
Outstanding ancient sculpture and mosaic museum housed in the Palazzo dei Conservatori and Palazzo Nuovo.
Celebrated villa museum with Bernini sculptures, Caravaggio paintings, and refined garden setting.
Elegant Baroque square with Bernini's fountains, lively atmosphere, and superb people-watching.
Historic square and gathering place at the Spanish Steps, ideal for classic city views and strolls.
Charming cobbled neighborhood filled with ivy-clad lanes, churches, nightlife, and local character.
Classic Roman pasta with guanciale, egg yolk, Pecorino Romano, and black pepper. A city icon known for rich flavor without cream.
Roman pasta with guanciale, tomato, and Pecorino Romano. A traditional Lazio staple tied to shepherd cooking and bold savory flavor.
Pasta with guanciale, Pecorino Romano, and black pepper. Considered one of Rome's oldest pasta dishes and prized for its simplicity.
Three-Michelin-star dining by Niko Romito at Bulgari Hotel Roma, offering refined Italian tasting menus in an elegant setting.
Historic trattoria in Testaccio known for classic Roman pasta and quinto quarto dishes in a lively, traditional setting.
Popular casual spot famed for Roman-style pizzas and fried starters. Bustling atmosphere and a long-standing local reputation.
Moderate for Europe: stays in central Rome are pricey, but transit is cheap and meals range from affordable pizza to costly tourist-area dining.
Service may be included via coperto or servizio. Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants if service is good; round up in taxis; small change is fine at cafés.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Rome 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 Rome, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Budapest to Rome buses use the Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station pair, with some services arriving at Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina). Use this guide to compare Budapest and Rome 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.
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina is 4 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafes and vending machines available.
Wi-Fi is available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. ATMs are aTM available near ticket office.
Ticket office support is available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
Available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina: Wheelchair accessible entrances and facilities.
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