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Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
A major fine arts museum on Heroes’ Square with strong collections of Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and European art. It is a leading choice for art lovers visiting Budapest.
Cheapest price
$135
Average price
$154
Fastest journey
21 h 45 m
Average duration
21 h 55 m
Buses per day
28
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 $154 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $135.
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 $78. 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 $78, and a train costs an average of $127.
Distance: 628 miles (1012 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
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$126 Average price Cheapest | $136 Average price | $265 Average price | $366 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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This is compared to other travel options from Copenhagen to Budapest:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Budapest costing on average $136 (€110).
A bus is $139 (€113) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Budapest costing on average $265 (€215).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Train takes on average 19h 8m.
Bus takes on average 20h 39m.
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| 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 | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 25h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $142 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 28h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 30h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 24h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 21h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 21h50 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 28h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 26h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 24h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 25h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 25h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $93 |
The table below shows live departures for Copenhagen to Budapest buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 13. 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 | 2:55 AM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 25h25 | 4:20 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
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 · FlixBus | 7:45 AM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 25h45 | 9:30 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 AM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 22h05 | 6:25 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 AM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 21h50 | 6:10 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 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 | 25h15 | 10:50 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 AM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 25h40 | 11:15 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 AM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 22h55 | 8:30 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 transfers | |
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 | 26h45 | 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 | 8:55 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 26h55 | 11:50 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
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 · FlixBus | 8:55 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 24h00 | 8:55 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:05 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 25h00 | 11:05 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:05 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 25h05 | 11:10 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:05 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 23h25 | 9:30 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 33h05 | 7:30 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 25h25 | 11:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 31h10 | 5:35 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 $78 (€63) but you can travel from only $32 (€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 $78 (€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 |
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