- Must visit
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.
Cheapest price
$171
Average price
$226
Fastest journey
1 d 4 h 15 m
Average duration
1 d 4 h 43 m
Buses per day
23
Distance
1547 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nantes to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nantes to Budapest will cost around $226 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $171.
It's difficult to get from Nantes to Budapest without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Nantes to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $85. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $85, and a flight costs an average of $88.
Distance: 961 miles (1547 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$145 Average price Cheapest | $277 Average price | $490 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
28h 24m Average total duration 27h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 12m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Nantes to Budapest:
A bus is $132 (€108) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Budapest costing on average $277 (€227).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 27h 54m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 31h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $213 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 32h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $181 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 32h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $191 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 31h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $146 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 28h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $127 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 40h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $149 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 29h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $157 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 35h40 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 35h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $153 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 35h40 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 32h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 31h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $227 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 31h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $103 |
The table below shows live departures for Nantes to Budapest buses for today, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 31h05 | 5:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 32h00 | 6:45 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 31h25 | 6:10 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2 transfers | |
50816 · 30498 | 1:40 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 28h15 | 5:55 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
50816 · 30498 | 1:40 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 28h40 | 6:20 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 40h25 | 6:05 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 28h40 | 6:20 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 29h00 | 6:40 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 39h15 | 4:55 AM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 31h10 | 8:50 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 29h00 | 9:30 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 29h15 | 9:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 34h05 | 7:30 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 32h10 | 5:35 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 33h15 | 6:40 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 35h40 | 9:05 AM Budapest, Krisztina körút / Kosciuszkó Tádé utca | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 PM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 35h15 | 8:40 AM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 3 transfers | |
| Saturday, July 18 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 32h10 | 8:40 AM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 31h40 | 8:10 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 33h00 | 9:30 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 36h05 | 12:35 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 32h35 | 9:05 AM Budapest, Krisztina körút / Kosciuszkó Tádé utca | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 AM Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes | 30h50 | 7:20 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Nantes to Budapest run on average 14 times per day, taking around 27h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $85 (€69) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 961 miles (1547 km) distance in 29h 15m.
Distance 961 miles (1547 km) |
Average bus duration 27h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $85 (€69) |
Buses per day 14 |
Fastest bus 29h 15m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 42 days |
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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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Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar -> Deák Ferenc tér
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