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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 on Sep 19
$31
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$39
Fastest journey on Sep 19
6 h 20 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
6 h 28 m
Buses on Sep 19
34
Distance
268 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Olomouc to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Olomouc to Budapest will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
It's difficult to get from Olomouc to Budapest without transferring at least once.
(Frýdek-Místek -> Brno) · (Prague -> Budapest)
(Frýdek-Místek -> Brno) · (Prague -> Budapest)
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Olomouc to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $45 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, while a flight costs an average of $327.
Distance: 166 miles (268 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$45 Average price Cheapest | $69 Average price | $327 Average price | $108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 34m Average total duration 6h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Olomouc to Budapest:
A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Olomouc to Budapest costing on average $69.
A bus is $282 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Olomouc to Budapest costing on average $327.
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 26m.
Bus takes on average 6h 4m.
Tickets start at around $45 compared to roughly $108 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $63. The journey takes 6h 4m versus 4h 22m 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.
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 |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 02:55AM | Arrival Time 09:58AM | Duration 7h03 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 08:02PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 9h43 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $32 |
The table below shows live departures for Olomouc to Budapest buses for tomorrow, Saturday, September 19. 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 | 1:50 AM Olomouc, Bus Station | 6h20 | 8:10 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:50 AM Olomouc, Bus Station | 7h40 | 9:30 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:50 AM Olomouc, Bus Station | 7h00 | 8:50 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:50 AM Olomouc, Bus Station | 6h50 | 8:40 AM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 1 transfer | |
(Cracow -> Vienna) · RJ 1065 (Vienna -> Budapest) | 2:55 AM Olomouc, Jeremenkova (Nástupiště M) | 7h03 | 9:58 AM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:50 AM Olomouc, Bus Station | 7h20 | 11:10 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:50 AM Olomouc, Bus Station | 7h00 | 10:50 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:50 AM Olomouc, Bus Station | 7h25 | 11:15 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 AM Olomouc, Bus Station | 7h55 | 12:55 PM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 AM Olomouc, Bus Station | 7h25 | 12:25 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 AM Olomouc, Bus Station | 7h45 | 12:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:55 AM Olomouc, Bus Station | 6h30 | 1:25 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 AM Olomouc, Bus Station | 6h55 | 2:55 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 AM Olomouc, Bus Station | 6h40 | 2:40 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 AM Olomouc, Bus Station | 7h35 | 3:35 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
(Ostrava -> Brno) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 9:00 AM Olomouc, Jeremenkova (Nástupiště M) | 7h15 | 4:15 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
(Ostrava -> Brno) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 9:00 AM Olomouc, Jeremenkova (Nástupiště M) | 7h35 | 4:35 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 AM Olomouc, Bus Station | 7h05 | 6:20 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 AM Olomouc, Bus Station | 7h30 | 6:45 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 AM Olomouc, Bus Station | 6h45 | 6:00 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:25 PM Olomouc, Bus Station | 6h35 | 8:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:25 PM Olomouc, Bus Station | 6h20 | 7:45 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:25 PM Olomouc, Bus Station | 7h30 | 8:55 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:10 PM Olomouc, Bus Station | 6h35 | 10:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:10 PM Olomouc, Bus Station | 7h40 | 11:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:40 PM Olomouc, Bus Station | 8h10 | 2:50 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:40 PM Olomouc, Bus Station | 8h30 | 3:10 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
(Frýdek-Místek -> Brno) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 8:00 PM Olomouc, Jeremenkova (Nástupiště M) | 9h45 | 5:45 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
(Frýdek-Místek -> Brno) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 8:00 PM Olomouc, Jeremenkova (Nástupiště M) | 10h05 | 6:05 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1017 (Prague -> Návsí (Jablunkov)) · R 1132 (Bohumín -> Brno) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 8:02 PM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 9h43 | 5:45 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 transfers | |
RJ 1017 (Prague -> Návsí (Jablunkov)) · R 1132 (Bohumín -> Brno) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 8:02 PM Olomouc hlavní nádraží | 10h03 | 6:05 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 PM Olomouc, Bus Station | 7h35 | 4:20 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 PM Olomouc, Bus Station | 8h10 | 4:55 AM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 PM Olomouc, Bus Station | 9h05 | 5:50 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Olomouc to Budapest run on average 24 times per day, taking around 6h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $22 but you can travel from only $22 by train.
The earliest bus runs at 01:45, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 166 miles (268 km) distance in 5h 5m.
Distance 166 miles (268 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 |
Buses per day 24 |
Fastest bus 5h 5m |
First bus 1:45 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Budapest — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Budapest trip today.
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.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Olomouc 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 Olomouc to Budapest buses use the Olomouc, Autobusové Nádraží to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station pair, with some services arriving at Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér. Use this guide to compare Olomouc and Budapest bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Olomouc, Autobusové Nádraží is 2 km from Olomouc city centre. Public transport options include:
Olomouc, Autobusové Nádraží has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Small cafe available inside the station.
Wi-Fi is available at Olomouc, Autobusové Nádraží. ATMs are aTM located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Olomouc, Autobusové Nádraží.
Available at Olomouc, Autobusové Nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Olomouc, Autobusové Nádraží: Ramp access available for wheelchairs.
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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