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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.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$50
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$66
Fastest journey on Sep 20
10 h 40 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
11 h 5 m
Buses on Sep 20
37
Distance
537 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Warsaw Chopin 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 Warsaw Chopin Airport to Budapest will cost around $66 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 37 buses from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Budapest, including 16 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct buses cover the 537 km distance in an average of 11 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 40 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest buses will take 11 h 26 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $71 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 54m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $71, while a flight costs an average of $459.
Distance: 333 miles (537 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$71 Average price Cheapest | $459 Average price | $172 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 36m Average total duration 12h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Budapest:
A bus is $388 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Budapest costing on average $459.
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 6m.
Tickets start at around $71 compared to roughly $172 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $101. The journey takes 12h 6m versus 8h 1m 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 |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 12:46PM | Duration 11h26 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 12:46PM | Duration 11h01 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 15h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:48PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 14h47 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 03:35AM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 07:01AM | Duration 12h06 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 21h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:59PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 18h51 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 12:46PM | Duration 13h16 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
The table below shows live departures for Warsaw Chopin Airport to Budapest buses for today, Saturday, September 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 · FlixBus | 9:15 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 14h35 | 11:50 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 11h46 | 9:01 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:25 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 12h05 | 9:30 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:25 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 11h36 | 9:01 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:20 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 11h30 | 11:50 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 15h20 | 4:20 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 15h55 | 4:55 AM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 5:30 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 12h30 | 6:00 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 12h05 | 5:35 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:15 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 11h50 | 6:05 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:30 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 12h05 | 6:35 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 12h31 | 7:01 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 11h15 | 6:05 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:55 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 12h06 | 7:01 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:50 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 11h35 | 7:25 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:50 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 12h30 | 8:20 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:50 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 11h56 | 7:46 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 14h55 | 12:55 PM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 14h25 | 12:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 14h05 | 12:25 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 14h35 | 12:55 PM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 14h05 | 12:25 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 15h45 | 3:15 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 13h16 | 12:46 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 12h55 | 12:25 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:20 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 11h26 | 12:46 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:20 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 14h15 | 3:35 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:20 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 11h05 | 12:25 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:45 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 11h01 | 12:46 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:45 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 10h40 | 12:25 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 12h45 | 3:15 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:50 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 12h25 | 3:15 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 15h25 | 9:25 PM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:00 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 12h50 | 6:50 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 13h16 | 7:16 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 15h55 | 9:55 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 14h50 | 8:50 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 15h05 | 11:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Budapest run on average 41 times per day, taking around 12h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $44 but you can travel from only $26 by flight.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:20, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 333 miles (537 km) distance in 9h 55m.
Distance 333 miles (537 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $44 |
Buses per day 41 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 9h 55m |
First bus 7:20 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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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.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Warsaw Chopin Airport 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 Warsaw Chopin Airport to Budapest buses use the Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station pair, with some services arriving at Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér. Use this guide to compare Warsaw Chopin Airport and Budapest bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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, Mexikói Út M is 4 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest, Mexikói Út M has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Budapest, Mexikói Út M. ATMs are available at Budapest, Mexikói Út M.
Ticket office support is available at Budapest, Mexikói Út M.
Available at Budapest, Mexikói Út M: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest, Mexikói Út M: Station is accessible for wheelchair users.
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