The cheapest and fastest buses from Rotterdam to Budapest
Cheapest price
$154
Average price
$194
Fastest journey
22 h 55 m
Average duration
23 h 29 m
Buses per day
36
Distance
1154 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rotterdam to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rotterdam to Budapest will cost around $194 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $154.
It's difficult to get from Rotterdam to Budapest without transferring at least once.
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rotterdam to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $69. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 1.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $69, and a train costs an average of $97.
Distance: 717 miles (1154 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$116 Average price Cheapest | $223 Average price | $122 Average price |
21h 44m Average total duration 21h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 46m Average total duration 15h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
1.2 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Rotterdam to Budapest Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 30h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $165 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 28h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $198 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 25h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $165 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 30h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $167 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 26h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $165 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 21h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $160 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 23h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $165 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 23h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $166 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 27h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $174 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 29h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $185 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 31h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $180 |
Operator Regiojet | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 25h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 25h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $160 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 29h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $158 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 30h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $156 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 25h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $163 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 22h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $176 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 33h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $160 |
Live departures
Rotterdam to Budapest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Rotterdam to Budapest buses for today, Saturday, March 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 26h10 | 11:10 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 33h30 | 6:30 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 25h50 | 10:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 30h20 | 5:25 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 30h05 | 5:10 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 32h35 | 7:40 AM Budapest, Thököly út (Budapest-Keleti) | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 31h25 | 6:30 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:20 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 26h10 | 6:30 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:20 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 24h15 | 4:35 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:20 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 25h20 | 5:40 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:05 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 30h30 | 11:35 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:50 AM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 26h35 | 8:25 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:50 AM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 26h15 | 8:05 AM Budapest, Krisztina körút / Kosciuszkó Tádé utca | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 24h00 | 7:50 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 23h40 | 7:30 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 23h40 | 8:05 AM Budapest, Krisztina körút / Kosciuszkó Tádé utca | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 24h00 | 8:25 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 25h50 | 10:15 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 32h25 | 4:50 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 24h50 | 9:15 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:25 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 27h10 | 2:35 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 29h35 | 5:45 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:35 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 31h00 | 7:35 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2 transfers | |
(Amsterdam -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 2:15 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 25h00 | 3:15 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
(Amsterdam -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 2:15 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 25h20 | 3:35 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:55 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 25h55 | 4:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:55 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 29h00 | 7:55 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:55 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 26h15 | 5:10 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 30h50 | 10:05 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 29h15 | 8:30 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:50 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 30h00 | 10:50 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:50 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 24h00 | 4:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 25h55 | 7:55 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 22h55 | 6:45 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 23h10 | 7:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Rotterdam to Budapest
Buses from Rotterdam to Budapest run on average 33 times per day, taking around 21h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $69 (€56) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 717 miles (1154 km) distance in 20h 15m.
Distance 717 miles (1154 km) |
Average bus duration 21h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $69 (€56) |
Buses per day 33 |
Fastest bus 20h 15m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest month Dec |
Cheapest day Mon |
High season Jul - Sep |
Low season Jan - Mar |
Busiest day Thu |
Least busy day Sat |
Best day to book ahead 35 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Rotterdam to BudapestYou can travel by bus between Rotterdam to Budapest with FlixBus for as low as $23 (€19). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Rotterdam to Budapest
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rotterdam 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.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Buda Castle, a historic castle complex offering panoramic views of the city and housing the Budapest History Museum
- Parliament Building, an iconic Gothic Revival structure situated on the Danube River, known for its stunning architecture and guided tours
- Fisherman's Bastion, a neo-Gothic terrace providing picturesque views of the Danube and Pest
- St. Stephen's Basilica, a grand cathedral named after Hungary's first king, featuring a beautiful interior and panoramic dome views
- Heroes' Square, a major square in Budapest noted for its iconic statues and the Millennium Monument.
- Széchenyi Thermal Bath, one of the largest and most popular thermal bath complexes in Europe
- Explore the vibrant Great Market Hall, offering a variety of local foods and crafts
- Take a scenic cruise on the Danube River, providing unique views of Budapest's landmarks
- Visit the House of Terror Museum, which commemorates the victims of the fascist and communist regimes in Hungary
- Enjoy a performance at the Hungarian State Opera House, renowned for its stunning architecture and world-class productions.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Rotterdam to Budapest
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Centraal (in the station)
- Dutch Delights (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 33, 38, 44 Metro: D, E Train: Intercity, Sprinter
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station)
- Bistro Budapest (0.5 km)
- Café Central (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 7, 103, 114, 213, 214 Metro: M4 Train: Suburban Railway
- 05:30-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Népliget (in the station)
- Gulyás Tér (0.5 km)
- Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the entrance.
- Bus: 103, 254E, 901, 918 Metro: M3
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