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Museum of Fine Arts
Major fine arts museum on Heroes’ Square with European paintings, sculpture, and temporary exhibitions.
Cheapest price
$64
Average price
$78
Fastest journey
12 h 15 m
Average duration
13 h 33 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
449 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lviv to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lviv to Budapest will cost around $78 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $64.
Of the 10 buses that leave Lviv for Budapest on Fri, Jun 26, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 26 the direct buses cover the 449 km distance in an average of 13 h 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 15 m .
On Fri, Jun 26 the slowest buses will take 17 h 30 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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7033138Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lviv to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 10h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a train costs an average of $145.
Distance: 278 miles (449 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$45 Average price Cheapest | $145 Average price | $127 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 57m Average total duration 15h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 28m Average total duration Fastest 10h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lviv to Budapest:
A bus is $100 (€83) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lviv to Budapest costing on average $145 (€120).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 27m.
Tickets start at around $45 (€37) compared to roughly $127 (€105) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $82 (€68). The journey takes 15h 27m 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, Infobus, D.M.D. Group, Euroticket.
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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 18h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator D.M.D. Group | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 18h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator D.M.D. Group | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator Euroticket | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 17h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:46PM | Duration 16h16 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $70 |
The table below shows live departures for Lviv to Budapest buses for today, Thursday, June 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 9:10 AM Lviv, Striyska 109 (Львів, Стрийська 109) | 12h40 | 8:50 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 AM Lviv, Striyska 109 (Львів, Стрийська 109) | 18h10 | 2:20 AM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:10 AM Lviv, Striyska 109 (Львів, Стрийська 109) | 12h15 | 8:25 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
7103832 | 9:30 AM Lviv | 14h30 | 11:00 PM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 PM Lviv, Lviv Holovnýy (Львів, Льві́в-Головни́й) | 18h20 | 6:05 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
6745066 | 2:45 PM Lviv | 18h15 | 8:00 AM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
6745066 | 3:30 PM Lviv | 17h30 | 8:00 AM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:50 PM Lviv, Striyska 109 (Львів, Стрийська 109) | 12h25 | 6:15 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:50 PM Lviv, Striyska 109 (Львів, Стрийська 109) | 12h55 | 6:45 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 PM Lviv, Lviv Holovnýy (Львів, Льві́в-Головни́й) | 16h16 | 12:46 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 PM Lviv, Lviv Holovnýy (Львів, Льві́в-Головни́й) | 15h55 | 12:25 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Lviv to Budapest run on average 13 times per day, taking around 15h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $32 (€26) if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 278 miles (449 km) distance in 12h 15m.
Distance 278 miles (449 km) |
Average bus duration 15h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€26) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 12h 15m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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Major fine arts museum on Heroes’ Square with European paintings, sculpture, and temporary exhibitions.
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Historic hilltop quarter of cobbled lanes, viewpoints, and elegant buildings surrounding Buda Castle.
Popular walking area for dramatic overlooks of the Danube, bridges, and the Pest skyline.
Grand boulevard lined with mansions, cultural venues, and cafés, ideal for architecture-focused walks.
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