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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
$53
Average price
$72
Fastest journey
23 h 25 m
Average duration
1 d 3 h 30 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
535 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ternopil to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ternopil to Budapest will cost around $72 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $53.
Of the 2 buses that leave Ternopil for Budapest on Sat, Jun 20, 2 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 535 km distance in an average of 1 d 3 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 23 h 25 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 1 d 7 h 35 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.




Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ternopil to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $52. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 13h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $52, and a train costs an average of $209.
Distance: 332 miles (535 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$66 Average price Cheapest | $209 Average price | $144 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 38m Average total duration 18h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 49m Average total duration Fastest 13h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ternopil to Budapest:
A bus is $143 (€117) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ternopil to Budapest costing on average $209 (€171).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 8m.
Tickets start at around $66 (€54) compared to roughly $144 (€118) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $78 (€64). The journey takes 18h 8m versus 8h 45m 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 Euroticket.
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 01:20AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 30h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 17h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 23h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 23h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator D.M.D. Group | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 23h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator D.M.D. Group | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 23h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 31h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 36h20 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 17h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator KLR | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $77 |
The table below shows live departures for Ternopil to Budapest buses for tomorrow, 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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![]() | 9:05 AM Ternopil | 23h25 | 8:30 AM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:15 PM Ternopil | 31h35 | 10:50 PM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Ternopil to Budapest run on average 6 times per day, taking around 18h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $52 (€43) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 332 miles (535 km) distance in 15h 20m.
Distance 332 miles (535 km) |
Average bus duration 18h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $52 (€43) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 15h 20m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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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.
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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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