- Must visit
Vatican Museums
A vast complex of papal collections including classical sculpture, Renaissance masterpieces, the Raphael Rooms, and access to the Sistine Chapel. One of Rome’s most important art visits and often best
Cheapest price
$116
Average price
$146
Fastest journey
18 h 25 m
Average duration
20 h 20 m
Buses per day
18
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 $146 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $116.
It's difficult to get from Budapest to Rome 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 Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $80. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 49m. 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 bus costs an average of $80, and a flight costs an average of $22.
Distance: 503 miles (810 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$122 Average price Cheapest | $130 Average price | $349 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 38m Average total duration 14h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 49m Average total duration Fastest 5h 49m 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 |
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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 Rome:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Rome costing on average $130 (€105).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 8m.
Train takes on average 17h 38m.
Tickets start at around $122 (€98) compared to roughly $349 (€282) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $227 (€183). 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 Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $144 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 25h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $154 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 25h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 28h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $126 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 21h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $164 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 20h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 20h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 23h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 28h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 22h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 27h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 27h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 20h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 21h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 23h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 23h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 24h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 24h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 22h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 24h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $133 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 18h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 23h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 23h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 26h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $131 |
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Rome buses for today, Monday, May 25. 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 | 5:10 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 24h50 | 6:00 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 21h35 | 2:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 24h05 | 6:00 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 20h50 | 2:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
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 | 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 | 19h05 | 6:05 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 | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 29h10 | 6:05 AM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 29h15 | 6:10 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 25h45 | 8:30 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 21h45 | 6:10 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 23h15 | 9:30 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 22h50 | 9:30 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 21h05 | 10:00 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 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 $80 (€64) but you can travel from only $22 (€18) 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 $80 (€64) |
Buses per day 25 |
Fastest bus 18h 25m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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A vast complex of papal collections including classical sculpture, Renaissance masterpieces, the Raphael Rooms, and access to the Sistine Chapel. One of Rome’s most important art visits and often best
A superb villa museum with Bernini sculptures and paintings by Caravaggio, Raphael, and Titian. Timed entry is limited, making advance booking especially important.
The world’s oldest public museums, displaying Roman bronzes, ancient inscriptions, imperial sculpture, and excellent views over the Roman Forum from Capitoline Hill.
A grand baroque square with Bernini’s Fountain of the Four Rivers, elegant facades, and constant street life. One of Rome’s classic strolling areas.
A lively neighborhood of narrow lanes, ivy-covered buildings, and popular evening atmosphere. Very popular for wandering and photography, especially after sunset.
A famous monumental staircase linking Piazza di Spagna with Trinità dei Monti. A classic meeting point and one of the city’s most photographed urban scenes.
A classic Roman pasta made with pecorino romano and black pepper. It is one of the city’s most iconic dishes for its simplicity and bold flavor.
Traditional Roman pasta with guanciale, egg yolk, pecorino romano, and black pepper. It is a defining dish of Rome and is traditionally made without cream.
A beloved pasta sauce of tomato, guanciale, and pecorino romano, usually served with bucatini. It is a cornerstone of Roman trattoria cooking.
Rome’s best-known luxury dining destination, offering fine dining, panoramic views, and an acclaimed tasting-menu experience by Heinz Beck.
A historic restaurant near the Pantheon celebrated for careful Roman cooking, including gricia, oxtail, and seasonal specialties, in a polished traditional space.
A famous central Rome dining room and delicatessen known for Roman pasta, cured meats, cheeses, and an exceptional wine list in a lively upscale setting.
Moderate by Western Europe standards: sights and central hotels cost more, while casual dining and transit stay reasonable.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not mandatory; round up or leave EUR 1-2 at cafes, 5-10% for great restaurant service, and round up taxis.
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