The cheapest and fastest buses from Kyiv to Budapest
Cheapest price
$70
Average price
$97
Fastest journey
20 h 15 m
Average duration
20 h 51 m
Buses per day
25
Distance
899 km
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 $97 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $70.
Of the 25 buses that leave Kyiv for Budapest on Fri, Nov 07, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct buses cover the 899 km distance in an average of 20 h 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 20 h 15 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest buses will take 21 h 15 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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Compare train and bus for Kyiv to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Kyiv to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €42. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 18h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €42, and a train costs an average of €211.
Distance: 558 miles (899 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€64 Average price Cheapest | €211 Average price |
22h 29m Average total duration 21h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 27m Average total duration Fastest 18h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Kyiv to Budapest Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 26h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 22h10 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 27h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 21h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 27h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 21h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 26h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 20h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 23h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 25h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 25h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 29h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 25h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 24h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $64 |
Live departures
Kyiv to Budapest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Kyiv to Budapest buses for tomorrow, Friday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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6178101 | 5:50 AM Kyiv (Київ) | 22h10 | 4:00 AM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 AM Kyiv | 22h00 | 4:00 AM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) | 21h45 | 5:45 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) | 21h15 | 5:15 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 21h15 | 5:45 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 20h45 | 5:15 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM Dachna Bus Station | 20h45 | 5:45 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM Dachna Bus Station | 20h15 | 5:15 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:25 AM Dachna Bus Station | 25h55 | 1:20 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:25 AM Dachna Bus Station | 26h50 | 2:15 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 PM Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) | 25h36 | 1:46 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 PM Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) | 26h05 | 2:15 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 PM Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) | 25h10 | 1:20 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:40 PM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 25h06 | 1:46 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:40 PM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 24h40 | 1:20 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:40 PM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 25h35 | 2:15 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:40 PM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 29h10 | 5:50 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:15 PM Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) | 28h05 | 10:20 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:15 PM Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) | 25h10 | 7:25 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:15 PM Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) | 28h40 | 10:55 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:15 PM Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) | 25h35 | 7:50 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 PM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 28h10 | 10:55 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 PM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 25h05 | 7:50 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 PM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 24h40 | 7:25 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 PM Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") | 27h35 | 10:20 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Kyiv to Budapest
Distance 558 miles (899 km) |
Average bus duration 21h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $52 (€42) |
Buses per day 24 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 20h 45m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Kyiv to Budapest start from as low as $52 (€42) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $79 (€64) depending on the train type and class.
Bus providers: FlixBus, Infobus from Kyiv to BudapestYou can travel by bus between Kyiv to Budapest with FlixBus, Infobus for as low as $52 (€42). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Kyiv to Budapest
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.

When departing from Kyiv, you have various bus station options to start your trip from including Kyiv, Avtostantsiya " Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція " Київ" ), Kyiv, Tsentralnyy Avtovokzal (Київ, Центральний Автовокзал) and Dachna Bus Station. When arriving in Budapest, you can end your route in bus stations like Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Kyiv, Avtostantsiya " Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція " Київ" ), which is located around 2.3 miles (3.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar, located 5.2 miles (8.4 km) away from the city centre.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- 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.
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- 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.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Kyiv to Budapest, follow these tips:
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- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets may require a separate ticket.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Kyiv 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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