- Must visit
Vatican Museums
World-famous papal museums with the Sistine Chapel, Raphael Rooms, and major classical collections.
Cheapest price on Oct 09
$108
Average ticket price on Oct 09
$129
Fastest journey on Oct 09
18 h 25 m
Average journey duration on Oct 09
19 h 29 m
Buses on Oct 09
30
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 $129 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $108.
It's difficult to get from Budapest to Rome without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusBuses from Budapest to Rome run on average 23 times per day, taking around 19h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $46 (€39) but you can travel from only $14 (€12) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 503 miles (810 km) distance in 16h 25m.
Distance 503 miles (810 km) |
Average bus duration 19h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $46 (€39) |
Buses per day 23 |
Fastest bus 16h 25m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 77 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 29h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $141 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 25h05 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $167 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 25h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 28h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 21h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $208 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 20h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 26h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 23h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 22h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 27h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 27h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 27h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 23h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 23h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 20h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 23h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 24h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 21h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 23h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 22h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 21h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 24h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 18h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 23h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 23h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 26h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $128 |
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Rome buses for today, Thursday, October 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 25h05 | 7:05 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 25h45 | 8:30 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 · FlixBus | 9:45 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 26h05 | 11:50 AM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 20h25 | 6:10 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 | 11:55 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 21h25 | 9:20 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 20h50 | 9:20 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 23h45 | 12:15 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 20h25 | 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 | 1:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 23h15 | 12:15 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 20h20 | 9:20 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 23h35 | 1:20 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
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 | 21h05 | 5:50 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 20h40 | 5:25 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 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 | 18h50 | 5:50 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 18h25 | 5:25 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 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 | 11:55 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 26h40 | 2:35 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 2 transfers | |
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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 | |
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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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