The cheapest and fastest buses from Budapest to Târgu Mureş
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$49
Fastest journey
8 h 15 m
Average duration
8 h 52 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
431 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Budapest to Târgu Mureş is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Târgu Mureş will cost around $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
Of the 16 buses that leave Budapest for Târgu Mureş on Sun, Jun 21, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 431 km distance in an average of 8 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 15 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 9 h 25 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.
FlixBus · FlixBus5:10 AM13h50Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar8:00 PMTârgu Mureș, Piaţa Gării (Autogara Duda Trans)$431One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:25 AM13h35Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar8:00 PMTârgu Mureș, Piaţa Gării (Autogara Duda Trans)$431One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:15 AM13h45Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar8:00 PMTârgu Mureș, Piaţa Gării (Autogara Duda Trans)$431One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:30 AM14h30Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar8:00 PMTârgu Mureș, Piaţa Gării (Autogara Duda Trans)$431One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:30 AM10h55Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar11:25 PMTârgu Mureș, Piaţa Gării (Autogara Duda Trans)$451One-way1 transfer
FlixBus4:25 PM8h15Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér1:40 AMTârgu Mureș, Piaţa Gării (Autogara Duda Trans)$541One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:00 PM8h40Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar1:40 AMTârgu Mureș, Piaţa Gării (Autogara Duda Trans)$571One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:55 AM9h00Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér3:55 PMTârgu Mureș, Piaţa Gării (Autogara Duda Trans)$461One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:15 PM9h00Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér9:15 AMTârgu Mureș, Piaţa Gării (Autogara Duda Trans)$511One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:30 AM9h25Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar3:55 PMTârgu Mureș, Piaţa Gării (Autogara Duda Trans)$461One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Budapest to Târgu Mureş
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Târgu Mureş among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $34, and a flight costs an average of $31.
Distance: 267 miles (431 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$44 Average price | $78 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $121 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 42m Average total duration 10h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 18m Average total duration 11h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Târgu Mureş:
A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Budapest to Târgu Mureş costing on average $44 (€36).
A train is $44 (€36) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Târgu Mureş costing on average $78 (€64).
Other travel options to Târgu Mureş take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 12m.
Train takes on average 11h 48m.
Tickets start at around $44 (€36) compared to roughly $121 (€99) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $77 (€63). The journey takes 10h 12m versus 6h 32m 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.
Budapest to Târgu Mureş Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $42 |
Live departures
Budapest to Târgu Mureş bus times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Târgu Mureş buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 10:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 9h30 | 9:15 AM Târgu Mureș, Piaţa Gării (Autogara Duda Trans) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 9h00 | 9:15 AM Târgu Mureș, Piaţa Gării (Autogara Duda Trans) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 14h30 | 8:00 PM Târgu Mureș, Piaţa Gării (Autogara Duda Trans) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:00 AM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 9h55 | 3:55 PM Târgu Mureș, Piaţa Gării (Autogara Duda Trans) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 13h50 | 8:00 PM Târgu Mureș, Piaţa Gării (Autogara Duda Trans) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:15 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 13h45 | 8:00 PM Târgu Mureș, Piaţa Gării (Autogara Duda Trans) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:25 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 13h35 | 8:00 PM Târgu Mureș, Piaţa Gării (Autogara Duda Trans) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:30 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 9h25 | 3:55 PM Târgu Mureș, Piaţa Gării (Autogara Duda Trans) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:55 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 9h00 | 3:55 PM Târgu Mureș, Piaţa Gării (Autogara Duda Trans) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 10h40 | 7:10 PM Târgu Mureș, Piaţa Gării (Autogara Duda Trans) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 10h10 | 7:10 PM Târgu Mureș, Piaţa Gării (Autogara Duda Trans) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 9h40 | 7:10 PM Târgu Mureș, Piaţa Gării (Autogara Duda Trans) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 10h55 | 11:25 PM Târgu Mureș, Piaţa Gării (Autogara Duda Trans) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 10h30 | 11:25 PM Târgu Mureș, Piaţa Gării (Autogara Duda Trans) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 8h40 | 1:40 AM Târgu Mureș, Piaţa Gării (Autogara Duda Trans) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:25 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 8h15 | 1:40 AM Târgu Mureș, Piaţa Gării (Autogara Duda Trans) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Budapest to Târgu Mureş
Buses from Budapest to Târgu Mureş run on average 6 times per day, taking around 10h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:45, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 267 miles (431 km) distance in 8h 15m.
Distance 267 miles (431 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 8h 15m |
First bus 1:45 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Budapest to Târgu MureşYou can travel by bus between Budapest to Târgu Mureş with FlixBus for as low as $27 (€22). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Budapest to Târgu Mureş
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Târgu Mureş 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 Târgu Mureş, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Târgu Mureș Palace of Culture, an architectural masterpiece featuring art nouveau design and hosting cultural events and exhibitions
- Târgu Mureș Fortress, a historic fortification with well-preserved bastions and a rich history dating back to the 15th century
- Teleki-Bolyai Library, a historic library housing rare manuscripts and books from the Enlightenment period
- Târgu Mureș Zoo, a family-friendly attraction with diverse animal species and educational programs
- Weekend Complex, a recreational area offering leisure activities, sports facilities, and a scenic lake.
- Weekend Market, a bustling market where visitors can explore local produce, crafts, and traditional foods
- Explore the vibrant local art scene at various galleries and studios
- Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the city's picturesque parks and gardens
- Attend a concert or cultural event at the Palace of Culture
- Discover the local cuisine at traditional Romanian restaurants.
- 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.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Budapest to Târgu Mureş
- 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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