- Must visit
Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
A major fine arts museum on Heroes’ Square with strong collections of Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and European art. It is a leading choice for art lovers visiting Budapest.
Cheapest price
$75
Average price
$119
Fastest journey
14 h
Average duration
15 h 41 m
Buses per day
39
Distance
787 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Milan 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 to Budapest will cost around $119 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $75.
Of the 39 buses that leave Milan for Budapest on Fri, Jun 19, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 787 km distance in an average of 15 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 14 h .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 16 h 40 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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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Milan to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $59. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $59, and a train costs an average of $208.
Distance: 489 miles (787 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
$92 Average price Cheapest | $103 Average price | $208 Average price |
20h 14m Average total duration 19h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 49m Average total duration 15h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 2.4 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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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 Milan to Budapest:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Budapest costing on average $103 (€85).
A bus is $116 (€95) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Budapest costing on average $208 (€170).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Train takes on average 15h 19m.
Bus takes on average 19h 44m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 23h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $126 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 17h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 21h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 20h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 23h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 20h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 20h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 19h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 18h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 19h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 21h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 18h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 18h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 24h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 18h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 20h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 17h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 20h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 20h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 21h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 17h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 19h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 18h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $76 |
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Budapest buses for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 17h30 | 7:30 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 16h40 | 6:40 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 19h05 | 9:05 AM Budapest, Krisztina körút / Kosciuszkó Tádé utca | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:20 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 21h00 | 11:20 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 2:20 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 14h51 | 5:11 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:25 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 17h50 | 8:15 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:20 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 18h50 | 10:10 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:35 PM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 18h35 | 10:10 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:35 PM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 24h50 | 4:25 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 4:30 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 14h25 | 6:55 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:50 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 18h50 | 11:40 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:35 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 17h15 | 11:50 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:35 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 18h35 | 1:10 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:35 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 18h20 | 12:55 PM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 20h35 | 3:35 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:10 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 20h25 | 3:35 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:10 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 19h30 | 2:40 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 PM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 21h30 | 6:30 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 PM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 21h05 | 6:05 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 17h55 | 3:25 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 17h30 | 3:00 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 19h20 | 5:50 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 18h55 | 6:05 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 21h45 | 8:55 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 18h40 | 5:50 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 18h06 | 5:16 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 19h30 | 6:40 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 19h10 | 6:20 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 17h40 | 5:50 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 17h06 | 5:16 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:10 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 23h10 | 12:20 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:40 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 17h00 | 7:40 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:40 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 18h10 | 8:50 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:40 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 16h40 | 7:20 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 20h40 | 3:10 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 14h00 | 9:30 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 23h30 | 7:30 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 18h20 | 4:50 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 19h20 | 5:50 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:00 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 18h05 | 6:05 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:00 PM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 19h20 | 7:20 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Milan to Budapest run on average 33 times per day, taking around 19h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $59 (€48) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by flight.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 489 miles (787 km) distance in 14h 0m.
Distance 489 miles (787 km) |
Average bus duration 19h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $59 (€48) |
Buses per day 33 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 14h 0m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Budapest — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Budapest trip today.
A major fine arts museum on Heroes’ Square with strong collections of Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and European art. It is a leading choice for art lovers visiting Budapest.
Located inside Buda Castle, this museum focuses on Hungarian art from medieval works to modern painting. The setting and hilltop views add to the visit.
This museum documents the fascist and communist dictatorships in Hungary in a powerful former secret police building. It is among Budapest’s most discussed modern-history museums.
The historic hilltop quarter around Buda Castle is ideal for walking among old streets, viewpoints, churches, and major monuments. It is one of Budapest’s essential areas to explore.
A monumental square at the end of Andrássy Avenue, framed by the Museum of Fine Arts and the Hall of Art. It is one of the city’s most photographed public spaces.
The exterior courtyards and yellow neo-Baroque setting in City Park are a Budapest icon, and the bath is highly popular with visitors. Advance booking is often useful during busy periods.
A rich Hungarian goulash soup with beef, paprika, potatoes, and vegetables. It is one of the country’s most iconic comfort dishes.
A spicy river fish soup made with paprika, carp or mixed freshwater fish. It is especially associated with Hungary’s river regions and widely enjoyed in Budapest.
Tender chicken cooked in a paprika sauce, usually finished with sour cream and often served with nokedli. It is a classic Hungarian home-style meal.
A long-established family-run restaurant known for traditional Hungarian and Jewish-Hungarian dishes in a warm, classic setting.
A Michelin-starred Budapest restaurant offering refined modern Hungarian cuisine with excellent service and an elegant fine-dining atmosphere.
A popular central Budapest restaurant specializing in goulash, stews, and hearty Hungarian comfort food in a lively casual atmosphere.
Affordable for most tourists versus Western Europe. Public transport and casual dining are cheap; hotels in peak season cost more.
Service may be included. If not, tip about 10% in restaurants for good service. Round up in taxis. Small tips are appreciated in bars, cafés, and by hotel staff.
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Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar -> Deák Ferenc Tér, Budapest
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan 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 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 and Budapest bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano is 5 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Lampugnano (in the station), Trattoria Milano (0.5 km), Pizza Express (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
Available at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano: Elevators, ramps.
Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) is 6 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Italiana (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Trattoria Milano (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance for cash withdrawals.
Ticket office support is available at Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato).
Available at Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato): Elevators, ramps.
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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