- 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
$31
Average price
$56
Fastest journey
6 h 11 m
Average duration
6 h 26 m
Buses per day
66
Distance
444 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Prague to Budapest 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 will cost around $56 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
Of the 66 buses that leave Prague for Budapest on Sat, Jun 20, 54 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 444 km distance in an average of 6 h 26 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 11 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 6 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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(Prague -> Budapest) · RJ 1051 (Prague -> Brno)
(Prague -> Budapest) · RJ 1051 (Prague -> Brno)
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prague to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a flight costs an average of $43.
Distance: 275 miles (444 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$40 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price | $297 Average price | $147 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 23m Average total duration 6h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 24m Average total duration 6h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.7kg 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 Prague to Budapest:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Budapest costing on average $71 (€58).
A bus is $258 (€211) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Budapest costing on average $297 (€243).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 53m.
Train takes on average 6h 54m.
Tickets start at around $40 (€33) compared to roughly $147 (€120) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $107 (€87). The journey takes 6h 53m versus 5h 49m 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, Express Busline, Infobus, ArdaTur, DMD Group, D.M.D. Group, Korona Travel.
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 01:45AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator AMI-Tour | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $171 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator ams_express_buslin | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Express Busline | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator S.R.L. Ednateric - Trans | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 08:16PM | Duration 8h56 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator ArdaTur | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator DMD Group | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator D.M.D. Group | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 08:21PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 9h44 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 08:41PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 9h24 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Comati PSG | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Comati PSG | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 6h11 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
The table below shows live departures for Prague to Budapest buses for today, Friday, June 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 | 5:20 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h05 | 12:25 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:20 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h25 | 12:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:35 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 6h50 | 12:25 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:35 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h10 | 12:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:05 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h20 | 1:25 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:15 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h10 | 1:25 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:20 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h20 | 2:40 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:20 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 8h15 | 3:35 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:20 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h35 | 2:55 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 8h00 | 3:35 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h20 | 2:55 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h05 | 2:40 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 AM Praha, Zličín | 10h55 | 6:45 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
(Prague -> Budapest) | 9:30 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 6h45 | 4:15 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Prague -> Budapest) | 9:30 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h05 | 4:35 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
7112084 | 10:30 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h30 | 6:00 PM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
000301 | 10:30 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 6h30 | 5:00 PM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h25 | 6:00 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 8h10 | 6:45 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h45 | 6:20 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Praha, Roztyly | 7h00 | 6:00 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Praha, Roztyly | 7h20 | 6:20 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Praha, Roztyly | 7h45 | 6:45 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:20 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 8h56 | 8:16 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 9h20 | 8:55 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h15 | 7:45 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h30 | 8:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h15 | 8:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h00 | 7:45 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | 2:20 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h10 | 9:30 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:20 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h25 | 9:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 PM Praha, Černý Most | 8h50 | 11:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:00 PM Praha, Černý Most | 8h10 | 11:10 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:10 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h35 | 10:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:25 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h20 | 10:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:30 PM Praha, Roztyly | 7h40 | 11:10 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 PM Praha, Roztyly | 8h20 | 11:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
7064073 | 4:30 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h20 | 11:50 PM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:40 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h30 | 12:10 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:40 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h10 | 11:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:50 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h20 | 12:10 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:50 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h00 | 11:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | |
000278 | 6:00 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 8h00 | 2:00 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
6991051 | 6:00 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h20 | 1:20 AM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1051 (Prague -> Brno) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 8:21 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 9h44 | 6:05 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1051 (Prague -> Brno) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 8:41 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 9h24 | 6:05 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
FlixBus | 11:45 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 6h40 | 6:25 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 6h25 | 6:10 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 6h11 | 6:10 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 6h26 | 6:25 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 1:45 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 6h45 | 8:30 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:45 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h05 | 8:50 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:55 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 8h20 | 11:15 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:55 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h35 | 10:30 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:55 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h55 | 10:50 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:35 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h35 | 11:10 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:35 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h15 | 10:50 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:45 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h05 | 10:50 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:45 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h25 | 11:10 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Prague to Budapest run on average 55 times per day, taking around 6h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by train.
There are 43 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:14, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 275 miles (444 km) distance in 6h 26m.
Distance 275 miles (444 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Buses per day 55 |
Direct buses 43 |
Fastest bus 6h 26m |
First bus 12:14 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
Buses from Prague to Budapest are provided by a number of private companies including Student Agency, Eurolines and Katev Travel. Eurolines offer two direct buses every day, with one early morning departure around 7 a.m. and an afternoon service. In both cases, the journey time is between 7-9 hours. Student Agency offers 5 buses from Prague to Budapest every day, with a very early departure at 5 a.m.
Buses from Prague all depart from the city's UAN Florenc Bus Station. Located close to the heart of the city, Florenc is also a metro stop, which makes it easily accessible. Buses from Prague to Budapest depart from Florenc's platform 22, and the station is open from 4 a.m. until midnight. Prague's Metro service runs from 4:45 a.m. until after midnight, making it easy to reach most departures. For the earliest buses, there are night trams from the center of town as well.
All Eurolines and RegioJet buses from Prague to Budapest arrive at the city's Nepliget bus station. Nepliget is located on the M3 Metro Line, providing rapid access to Budapest's city center. Get off at Kalvin Ter or Deak Ferenc ter, and change to the M5 line, which stops at the major central attractions. There are also plenty of local trolley buses and trams, along with the HEV suburban railway that serves outlying districts.
Hungary's capital is a magical city - with stunning baroque architecture, fascinating museums and unique attractions like the array of thermal baths.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Prague 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 Prague to Budapest buses use the Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station pair, with some services arriving at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás. Use this guide to compare Prague and Budapest bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Praha, ÚAN Florenc is 1 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha, ÚAN Florenc has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Florenc (in the station), Bistro Florenc (0.2 km), Restaurace U Rozvařilů (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station, offering multiple currency options.
Ticket office support is available at Praha, ÚAN Florenc.
Available at Praha, ÚAN Florenc: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha, ÚAN Florenc: Elevators, ramps.
Praha, Hlavní Nádraží is 1 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha, Hlavní Nádraží has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Czech Bistro (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Bohemian Café (0.2 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and ticketing area.
Ticket office support is available at Praha, Hlavní Nádraží.
Available at Praha, Hlavní Nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha, Hlavní Nádraží: 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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