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Hungarian National Museum
The national archaeology and history museum, covering Hungary’s story from early history to the modern era in a grand neoclassical building.
Cheapest price
$31
Average price
$41
Fastest journey
7 h 50 m
Average duration
8 h 20 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
460 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Prague to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prague to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport will cost around $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
Of the 4 buses that leave Prague for Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport on Sun, Jun 21, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 460 km distance in an average of 8 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 50 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 9 h 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.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prague to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a flight costs an average of $25.
Distance: 285 miles (460 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$34 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price | $127 Average price | $150 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 2m Average total duration 7h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 32m Average total duration 7h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport costing on average $43 (€35).
A bus is $93 (€76) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport costing on average $127 (€104).
Other travel options to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 2m.
Bus takes on average 7h 32m.
Tickets start at around $34 (€28) compared to roughly $150 (€123) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $116 (€95). The journey takes 7h 32m versus 5h 46m 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.
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 02:55AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator D.M.D. Group | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator D.M.D. Group | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
The table below shows live departures for Prague to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport buses for today, Saturday, June 20. 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 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 9h15 | 11:05 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:05 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 9h00 | 11:05 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 9h40 | 3:10 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 9h25 | 3:10 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
6888388 | 6:00 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h50 | 1:50 AM Budapest, Ferihegy Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 PM Praha, Roztyly | 10h45 | 9:30 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
(Prague -> Budapest) | 11:00 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h05 | 6:05 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Prague -> Budapest) | 11:00 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 6h45 | 5:45 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 10h15 | 9:30 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:25 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 10h05 | 9:30 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:20 AM Prague | 8h15 | 1:35 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:20 AM Prague | 8h15 | 2:35 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Prague to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport run on average 19 times per day, taking around 7h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $24 (€20) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by train.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:20, the last at 22:00. The fastest bus covers the 285 miles (460 km) distance in 7h 5m.
Distance 285 miles (460 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€20) |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 7h 5m |
First bus 5:20 AM |
Last bus 10:00 PM |
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The national archaeology and history museum, covering Hungary’s story from early history to the modern era in a grand neoclassical building.
Major fine arts museum on Heroes’ Square with Old Masters, European painting, sculpture, and temporary blockbusters.
Hungary’s leading art museum inside Buda Castle, featuring medieval, renaissance, baroque, and modern Hungarian works.
Historic district of cobbled streets, viewpoints, and medieval atmosphere around Buda Castle and Matthias Church.
Elegant boulevard lined with mansions, theaters, and cafés, connecting the center with Heroes’ Square.
Classic panoramic hill with lookout points over Budapest, especially popular for sunrise and sunset views.
Hungary’s iconic paprika-rich soup with beef, potatoes, and vegetables; a classic introduction to Magyar flavors.
A traditional Hungarian meat stew slowly cooked with onions and paprika, often served with nokedli.
Tender chicken in a creamy paprika sauce, one of the country’s best-known comfort dishes.
Established family-run restaurant praised for Hungarian and Jewish-Hungarian cooking with classic hospitality.
Upscale restaurant known for refined Hungarian-inspired cuisine and polished modern atmosphere.
Popular, long-running bistro serving Hungarian classics and international dishes in a lively setting.
Airport prices are higher than central Budapest, but the city is still moderate by European standards.
Service may be included. If not, tip 10% in restaurants for good service. Round up taxis. Small tips are optional in cafes and bars.
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