The cheapest and fastest buses from Innsbruck to Budapest
Cheapest price
$75
Average price
$99
Fastest journey
10 h 30 m
Average duration
12 h 26 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
576 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Innsbruck to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Innsbruck to Budapest will cost around $99 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $75.
Of the 14 buses that leave Innsbruck for Budapest on Thu, May 07, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 07 the direct buses cover the 576 km distance in an average of 12 h 26 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 30 m .
On Thu, May 07 the slowest buses will take 13 h 10 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 · FlixBus4:40 PM12h55Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße5:35 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$751One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:55 AM17h00Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße8:55 PMBudapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér$821One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus3:55 AM14h45Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße6:40 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$831One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:45 AM14h00Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße9:45 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$831One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:40 AM13h10Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße11:50 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$831One-way1 transfer
FlixBus11:40 PM10h30Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße10:10 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$891One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:40 PM12h45Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße12:25 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás$1301One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:50 PM12h50Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße6:40 AMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás$921One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:40 PM12h55Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße5:35 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$751One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:40 AM13h10Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße11:50 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$831One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Innsbruck to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Innsbruck to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, and a flight costs an average of $179.
Distance: 357 miles (576 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$74 Average price Cheapest | $131 Average price | $534 Average price | $183 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 24m Average total duration 9h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 29m Average total duration 7h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Innsbruck to Budapest:
A bus is $57 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Innsbruck to Budapest costing on average $131 (€105).
A bus is $460 (€367) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Innsbruck to Budapest costing on average $534 (€426).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 59m.
Bus takes on average 9h 54m.
Tickets start at around $74 (€59) compared to roughly $183 (€146) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $109 (€87). The journey takes 9h 54m versus 7h 33m 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, BlaBlaCar.
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.
Innsbruck to Budapest Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 19h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55AM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 17h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $60 |
Live departures
Innsbruck to Budapest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Innsbruck to Budapest buses for today, Wednesday, May 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 PM Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße | 15h55 | 3:35 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 11:40 PM Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße | 10h30 | 10:10 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 PM Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße | 12h45 | 12:25 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 AM Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße | 19h20 | 8:50 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:55 AM Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße | 14h45 | 6:40 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:55 AM Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße | 14h25 | 6:20 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:55 AM Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße | 17h00 | 8:55 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 AM Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße | 14h00 | 9:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 AM Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße | 15h20 | 11:05 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 AM Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße | 13h10 | 11:50 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 PM Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße | 12h55 | 5:35 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:50 PM Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße | 13h40 | 7:30 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:50 PM Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße | 13h15 | 7:05 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:50 PM Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße | 12h50 | 6:40 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Innsbruck to Budapest
Buses from Innsbruck to Budapest run on average 16 times per day, taking around 9h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $43 (€35) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 357 miles (576 km) distance in 10h 15m.
Distance 357 miles (576 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 (€35) |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 10h 15m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 91 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus from Innsbruck to BudapestYou can travel by bus between Innsbruck to Budapest with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as $43 (€35). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Innsbruck to Budapest
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Innsbruck 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.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- 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.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- 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.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- 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 Innsbruck to Budapest
- 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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