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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.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ulm to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ulm to Budapest will cost around zł 234 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only zł 221.
On Tue, Nov 03, we found 9 buses from Ulm to Budapest, including 4 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 03 the direct buses cover the 681 km distance in an average of 11 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 40 m .
On Tue, Nov 03 the slowest buses will take 12 h 55 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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Buses from Ulm to Budapest run on average 12 times per day, taking around 11h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at zł 151 but you can travel from only zł 80 by flight.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:20. The fastest bus covers the 423 miles (681 km) distance in 10h 20m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Ulm to Budapest.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł 212 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł 184 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price zł 212 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 10:16PM | Duration 10h41 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price zł 189 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł 184 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price zł 221 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price zł 264 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price zł 207 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price zł 221 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price zł 198 |
The table below shows live departures for Ulm to Budapest buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 AM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 12h55 | 9:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 AM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 15h00 | 11:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 AM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 14h15 | 11:05 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:55 PM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 14h40 | 5:35 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:25 PM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 11h40 | 7:05 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:25 PM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 12h05 | 7:30 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:25 PM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 13h40 | 9:05 AM Budapest, Krisztina körút / Kosciuszkó Tádé utca | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:25 PM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 11h15 | 6:40 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:40 PM Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße | 10h40 | 7:20 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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.
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Most Ulm to Budapest buses use the Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station pair, with some services arriving at Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér. Use this guide to compare Ulm and Budapest bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße is 3 km from Ulm city centre. Public transport options include:
Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße. ATMs are available at Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße.
Ticket office support is available at Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße.
Available at Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße: Bus stop is accessible for persons with reduced mobility.
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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