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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.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kyiv to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kyiv to Budapest will cost around $71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $55.
On Wed, Nov 04, we found 26 buses from Kyiv to Budapest, including 16 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 04 the direct buses cover the 899 km distance in an average of 20 h 7 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 19 h 35 m .
On Wed, Nov 04 the slowest buses will take 20 h 36 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.
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Buses from Kyiv to Budapest run on average 25 times per day, taking around 23h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $2 (€2) if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 558 miles (899 km) distance in 15h 30m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Kyiv to Budapest.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator D.M.D. Group | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 26h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator EuroClub | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Euroclub | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 21h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 29h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 21h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 29h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 21h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 28h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 20h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 33h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 09:01PM | Duration 31h51 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 11:21AM | Duration 21h11 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 20h05 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 29h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 19h35 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 27h45 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 33h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 34h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 25h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 32h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 31h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 30h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $75 |
The table below shows live departures for Kyiv to Budapest buses for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 PM Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) | 33h00 | 9:30 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:10 PM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 31h51 | 9:01 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:10 PM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 32h20 | 9:30 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 PM Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) | 29h00 | 8:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 PM Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) | 28h45 | 7:45 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 PM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 27h45 | 7:45 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:15 PM Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) | 33h40 | 4:55 AM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:15 PM Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) | 34h55 | 6:10 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 PM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 34h25 | 6:10 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 PM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 33h10 | 4:55 AM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 PM Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) | 32h00 | 6:00 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 PM Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) | 32h05 | 6:05 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 PM Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) | 31h35 | 5:35 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 PM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 31h05 | 5:35 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 PM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 31h35 | 6:05 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 PM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 31h30 | 6:00 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Dachna Bus Station | 30h40 | 5:35 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Dachna Bus Station | 31h05 | 6:00 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Dachna Bus Station | 31h10 | 6:05 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2 transfers | |
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· | 6:30 AM Kyiv | 26h30 | 8:00 AM Budapest | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Kyiv to Budapest with FlixBus, D.M.D. Group, and Infobus. Overnight buses available on this route with FlixBus. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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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 Kyiv 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 Kyiv to Budapest buses use the Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station pair, with some services arriving at Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér. Use this guide to compare Kyiv and Budapest bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") is 2 km from Kyiv city centre. Public transport options include:
Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Small eateries and coffee shops present.
Free Wi-Fi is available inside the station. ATMs are aTMs located within the station premises.
Ticket office support is available at Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ").
Available at Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ"): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ"): The station is accessible for people with disabilities.
Kyiv, Avtostantsiya Dachna (Київ, Автостанція Дачна) is 12 km from Kyiv city centre. Public transport options include:
Kyiv, Avtostantsiya Dachna (Київ, Автостанція Дачна) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Snack bars available
Wi-Fi is available at Kyiv, Avtostantsiya Dachna (Київ, Автостанція Дачна). ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Kyiv, Avtostantsiya Dachna (Київ, Автостанція Дачна).
Available at Kyiv, Avtostantsiya Dachna (Київ, Автостанція Дачна): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kyiv, Avtostantsiya Dachna (Київ, Автостанція Дачна): Wheelchair ramps available.
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.
Budapest, Mexikói Út M is 4 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest, Mexikói Út M has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Budapest, Mexikói Út M. ATMs are available at Budapest, Mexikói Út M.
Ticket office support is available at Budapest, Mexikói Út M.
Available at Budapest, Mexikói Út M: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest, Mexikói Út M: Station is accessible for wheelchair users.
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