- Must visit
Museum of Fine Arts
Hungary’s top fine arts museum, with major European works from antiquity to the 20th century. Ideal for classic painting, sculpture, and old masters.
Cheapest price
$104
Average price
$136
Fastest journey
21 h 45 m
Average duration
21 h 55 m
Buses per day
25
Distance
1012 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Copenhagen to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Copenhagen to Budapest will cost around $136 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $104.
It's difficult to get from Copenhagen to Budapest without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $63. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $63, and a train costs an average of $103.
Distance: 628 miles (1012 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$102 Average price Cheapest | $110 Average price | $215 Average price | $297 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
21h 9m Average total duration 20h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 19h 38m Average total duration 19h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.0 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | 3.0 - 6.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Copenhagen to Budapest:
A bus is $8 (€8) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Budapest costing on average $110 (€110).
A bus is $113 (€113) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Budapest costing on average $215 (€215).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Train takes on average 19h 8m.
Bus takes on average 20h 39m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 25h25 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator Comati PSG | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 25h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 25h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 22h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 25h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 21h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 21h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 28h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 26h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 24h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $131 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 25h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 12:01AM | Duration 25h36 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $110 |
The table below shows live departures for Copenhagen to Budapest buses for today, Tuesday, July 28. 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 | 7:45 AM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 25h20 | 9:05 AM Budapest, Krisztina körút / Kosciuszkó Tádé utca | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 AM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 28h40 | 12:25 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 AM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 24h55 | 8:40 AM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 AM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 21h50 | 6:10 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 AM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 22h05 | 6:25 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 AM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 28h15 | 12:35 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 AM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 25h40 | 11:15 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 AM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 24h55 | 10:30 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 AM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 25h15 | 10:50 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 AM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 27h20 | 12:55 PM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 22h05 | 11:10 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 21h45 | 10:50 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:20 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 21h50 | 1:10 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:20 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 24h15 | 3:35 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 28h35 | 8:35 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 23h05 | 8:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 22h50 | 7:45 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 26h55 | 11:50 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 24h00 | 8:55 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 24h00 | 9:30 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:05 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 25h45 | 11:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:05 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 26h05 | 12:10 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:05 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 25h00 | 11:05 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 33h05 | 7:30 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 29h55 | 4:20 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Copenhagen to Budapest run on average 18 times per day, taking around 20h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $63 (€63) but you can travel from only $26 (€26) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 628 miles (1012 km) distance in 22h 5m.
Distance 628 miles (1012 km) |
Average bus duration 20h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $63 (€63) |
Buses per day 18 |
Fastest bus 22h 5m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 42 days |
Discover the best of Budapest — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Budapest trip today.
Hungary’s top fine arts museum, with major European works from antiquity to the 20th century. Ideal for classic painting, sculpture, and old masters.
Leading contemporary art museum with strong Hungarian and international shows. Worth visiting for bold exhibitions in a landmark modern building.
National museum covering Hungarian history, archaeology, and statehood. A classic stop for understanding the country beyond Budapest’s landmarks.
UNESCO-listed castle quarter of cobbled streets, courtyards, and viewpoints. Best for atmosphere, heritage walks, and some of Budapest’s finest vistas.
Elegant Andrássy Avenue links the center with Heroes’ Square through palaces and shops. A grand boulevard ideal for walking and historic city views.
Large central park with boating lake, baths, museums, and promenades. A versatile area for families, relaxed walks, and major city attractions.
A rich paprika beef soup with potatoes and vegetables. It is Hungary’s signature comfort dish and a staple in homes and traditional inns.
Slow-cooked beef stew with lots of onion and paprika, usually served with nokedli. A classic example of deep Hungarian paprika flavor.
River fish soup, often carp-based, cooked with hot paprika. It is especially traditional along the Danube and at festive family meals.
Refined Hungarian dining in a historic building, with updated national classics and strong wine service in a formal atmosphere.
Michelin-starred fine dining with a modern tasting menu rooted in Hungarian ingredients. Stylish, intimate, and one of Budapest’s top tables.
Traditional Hungarian restaurant known for goulash, pörkölt, and live music. Warm, old-style atmosphere near the city center.
Moderate for Europe: stays and dining are cheaper than in Western capitals, while central hotels and tourist areas cost more. Transit is good value.
About 10% is common in restaurants if no service charge is added. Round up for taxis and leave small change or round up at cafes.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Copenhagen to Budapest 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 Budapest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Copenhagen to Budapest buses use the København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro to Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás station pair, with some services arriving at Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér. Use this guide to compare Copenhagen and Budapest bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro is 1 km from Copenhagen city centre. Public transport options include:
København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café Dybbølsbro (in the station), Restaurant Flammen (0.5 km), Mad & Kaffe (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro.
Available at København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro: 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.
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.
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