The cheapest and fastest buses from Florence to Budapest
Cheapest price
$86
Average price
$149
Fastest journey
14 h
Average duration
15 h 41 m
Buses per day
35
Distance
734 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Florence to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence to Budapest will cost around $149 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $86.
Of the 35 buses that leave Florence for Budapest on Fri, May 01, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 01 the direct buses cover the 734 km distance in an average of 15 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 14 h .
On Fri, May 01 the slowest buses will take 16 h 20 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 · FlixBus · FlixBus6:15 PM19h45Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)2:00 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás$861One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:40 PM18h10Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo5:50 PMBudapest, Mexikói Út M$871One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:20 PM18h56Florence, Guidoni Tram T25:16 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$871One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:20 PM19h30Florence, Guidoni Tram T25:50 PMBudapest, Mexikói Út M$871One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:40 PM17h36Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo5:16 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$871One-way2 transfers
FlixBus6:15 PM14h00Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)8:15 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$1051One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus1:30 AM15h46Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)5:16 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$2101One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:20 AM16h10Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)9:30 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$1051One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:05 AM16h11Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo5:16 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$2091One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:30 AM16h20Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)5:50 PMBudapest, Mexikói Út M$2101One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Florence to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Florence to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, and a train costs an average of $214.
Distance: 456 miles (734 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
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$84 Average price Cheapest | $118 Average price | $220 Average price |
16h 53m Average total duration 16h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 58m Average total duration 18h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Florence to Budapest Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 22h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 17h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 16h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 27h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 16h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 26h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $181 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 20h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 21h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 19h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 18h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 05:11AM | Duration 15h56 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 19h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 23h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 18h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 19h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 18h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $87 |
Live departures
Florence to Budapest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Florence to Budapest buses for today, Thursday, April 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 19h10 | 3:35 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 18h15 | 2:40 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 PM Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 | 18h56 | 5:16 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 PM Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 | 19h30 | 5:50 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 PM Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 | 19h45 | 6:05 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 PM Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 | 22h35 | 8:55 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 19h10 | 6:05 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 18h55 | 5:50 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 18h10 | 5:50 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 21h15 | 8:55 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 18h25 | 6:05 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 17h36 | 5:16 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2 transfers | |
| Friday, May 1 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 16h45 | 5:50 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 17h00 | 6:05 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 16h11 | 5:16 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 19h45 | 8:50 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 15h46 | 5:16 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 16h20 | 5:50 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 16h35 | 6:05 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 19h25 | 8:55 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 17h25 | 7:40 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 17h05 | 7:20 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 23h55 | 4:50 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 17h50 | 10:45 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 16h35 | 9:30 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:05 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 26h25 | 7:30 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:20 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 21h50 | 3:10 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:20 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 16h10 | 9:30 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:20 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 17h25 | 10:45 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 21h40 | 7:30 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 AM Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 | 19h40 | 6:55 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 17h40 | 6:55 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 19h00 | 11:15 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:15 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 19h45 | 2:00 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 6:15 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 14h00 | 8:15 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Florence to Budapest
Buses from Florence to Budapest run on average 31 times per day, taking around 16h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $54 (€43) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 456 miles (734 km) distance in 14h 0m.
Distance 456 miles (734 km) |
Average bus duration 16h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $54 (€43) |
Buses per day 31 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 14h 0m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 63 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Florence to BudapestYou can travel by bus between Florence to Budapest with FlixBus for as low as $21 (€17). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Florence to Budapest
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence 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 Florence to Budapest
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 37, 72 Tram: T1
- 06:00-21:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available near the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 12, 13, 17 Train: Firenze Santa Maria Novella
- 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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