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Museum of Fine Arts
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The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Milan Malpensa Airport to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan Malpensa Airport to Budapest will cost around $108 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $79.
It's difficult to get from Milan Malpensa Airport to Budapest without transferring at least once.
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Buses from Milan Malpensa Airport to Budapest run on average 24 times per day, taking around 16h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $58 but you can travel from only $21 by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 13:35, the last at 20:35. The fastest bus covers the 506 miles (815 km) distance in 14h 20m.
Distance 506 miles (815 km) |
Average bus duration 16h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $58 |
Buses per day 24 |
Fastest bus 14h 20m |
First bus 1:35 PM |
Last bus 8:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
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High Season Jul - Sep |
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Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Milan Malpensa Airport to Budapest.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 25h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05AM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 17h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 25h20 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:01AM | Duration 17h01 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 18h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 18h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 19h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 18h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 21h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 20h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 19h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 20h05 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 19h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 19h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 22h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 25h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 21h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 21h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 21h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 22h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $93 |
The table below shows live departures for Milan Malpensa Airport to Budapest buses for tomorrow, Thursday, November 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 19h45 | 7:30 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 19h10 | 6:55 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 18h55 | 6:40 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 25h35 | 1:20 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 18h45 | 6:40 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 19h00 | 6:55 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 25h25 | 1:20 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:35 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 21h20 | 12:55 PM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:35 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 20h15 | 11:50 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:35 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 20h50 | 12:25 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:45 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 20h40 | 12:25 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:45 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 19h55 | 11:40 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:45 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 21h10 | 12:55 PM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:05 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 19h35 | 11:40 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:05 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 20h30 | 3:35 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:05 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 19h35 | 2:40 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 19h25 | 2:40 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 19h45 | 6:05 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 21h20 | 7:40 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 19h40 | 6:00 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 21h20 | 7:40 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 21h15 | 7:40 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 19h40 | 6:05 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 19h35 | 6:00 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 22h55 | 9:30 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
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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 Milan Malpensa Airport 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 Milan Malpensa Airport to Budapest buses use the Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station pair, with some services arriving at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás. Use this guide to compare Milan Malpensa Airport and Budapest bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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, Kelenföld Vasútállomás is 4 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station), Bistro Budapest (0.5 km), Café Central (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the station for cash withdrawals.
Ticket office support is available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás.
Available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás: Elevators, ramps.
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