The cheapest and fastest buses from Copenhagen to Budapest
Cheapest price
$152
Average price
$200
Fastest journey
22 h 25 m
Average duration
23 h 29 m
Buses per day
16
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 $200 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $152.
It's difficult to get from Copenhagen to Budapest without transferring at least once.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:45 AM25h45København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro9:30 AMBudapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér$1521One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus7:45 AM22h40København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro6:25 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$1691One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:45 AM22h25København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro6:10 AMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás$1721One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:35 AM22h55København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro8:30 AMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás$1781One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:45 AM25h20København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro9:05 AMBudapest, Krisztina körút / Kosciuszkó Tádé utca$1831One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus7:45 AM22h25København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro6:10 AMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás$1721One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:45 AM22h40København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro6:25 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$1691One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:35 AM22h55København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro8:30 AMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás$1781One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:55 PM24h35København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro9:30 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás$2201One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:55 PM24h50København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro9:45 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$2201One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Copenhagen to Budapest
Omio 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 $79. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 48m. 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 $79, and a train costs an average of $99.
Distance: 628 miles (1012 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
$128 Average price Cheapest | $155 Average price | $224 Average price |
21h 3m Average total duration 20h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 19h 42m Average total duration 19h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.0 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | 3.0 - 6.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Copenhagen to Budapest Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 25h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 28h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $138 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 22h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 22h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 30h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $194 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 26h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 29h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $151 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 28h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 25h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 23h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 26h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $176 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 26h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 29h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $108 |
Live departures
Copenhagen to Budapest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Copenhagen to Budapest buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, April 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 AM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 25h45 | 9:30 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
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 | 24h55 | 8:40 AM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 AM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 22h40 | 6:25 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 AM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 22h25 | 6:10 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 AM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 28h40 | 12:25 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 AM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 22h55 | 8:30 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 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 | 25h15 | 10:50 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:05 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 30h40 | 6:45 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 · FlixBus | 8:55 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 26h10 | 11:05 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 26h55 | 11:50 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 24h35 | 9:30 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 24h50 | 9:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 26h20 | 11:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Copenhagen to Budapest
Buses from Copenhagen to Budapest run on average 18 times per day, taking around 20h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $79 (€64) but you can travel from only $22 (€18) 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 21h 50m.
Distance 628 miles (1012 km) |
Average bus duration 20h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $79 (€64) |
Buses per day 18 |
Fastest bus 21h 50m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 42 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Copenhagen to BudapestYou can travel by bus between Copenhagen to Budapest with FlixBus for as low as $22 (€18). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Copenhagen to Budapest
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.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Buda Castle, a historic castle complex offering panoramic views of the city and housing the Budapest History Museum
- Parliament Building, an iconic Gothic Revival structure situated on the Danube River, known for its stunning architecture and guided tours
- Fisherman's Bastion, a neo-Gothic terrace providing picturesque views of the Danube and Pest
- St. Stephen's Basilica, a grand cathedral named after Hungary's first king, featuring a beautiful interior and panoramic dome views
- Heroes' Square, a major square in Budapest noted for its iconic statues and the Millennium Monument.
- Széchenyi Thermal Bath, one of the largest and most popular thermal bath complexes in Europe
- Explore the vibrant Great Market Hall, offering a variety of local foods and crafts
- Take a scenic cruise on the Danube River, providing unique views of Budapest's landmarks
- Visit the House of Terror Museum, which commemorates the victims of the fascist and communist regimes in Hungary
- Enjoy a performance at the Hungarian State Opera House, renowned for its stunning architecture and world-class productions.
- 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 Copenhagen to Budapest
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Dybbølsbro (in the station)
- Restaurant Flammen (0.5 km)
- Mad & Kaffe (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- Bus: 1A, 5C, 6A, 250S Metro: M3 Train: S-train s A, B, C, E, H
- 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
- 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
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