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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
$49
Average price
$68
Fastest journey
9 h 35 m
Average duration
11 h 43 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
558 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Budapest will cost around $68 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
Of the 4 buses that leave Venice Marco Polo Airport for Budapest on Fri, Jun 19, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 558 km distance in an average of 11 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 35 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 13 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 flight as it is the most popular option from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, and a flight costs an average of $25.
Distance: 346 miles (558 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$63 Average price Cheapest | $173 Average price | $188 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 7m Average total duration 9h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Budapest:
A bus is $111 (€91) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Budapest costing on average $173 (€142).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 37m.
Train takes on average 9h 58m.
Tickets start at around $63 (€51) compared to roughly $188 (€154) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $126 (€103). The journey takes 9h 37m versus 6h 26m 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.
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 05:05AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 14h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 14h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 18h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $67 |
The table below shows live departures for Venice Marco Polo Airport to Budapest buses for tomorrow, 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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![]() | 5:05 AM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 11h00 | 4:05 PM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:05 AM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 12h40 | 8:45 PM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:20 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 9h35 | 5:55 AM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:50 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport | 13h35 | 11:25 AM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Budapest run on average 9 times per day, taking around 9h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $42 (€35) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:05, the last at 21:50. The fastest bus covers the 346 miles (558 km) distance in 9h 35m.
Distance 346 miles (558 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 (€35) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 9h 35m |
First bus 5:05 AM |
Last bus 9:50 PM |
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