- Must visit
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
$51
Average price
$84
Fastest journey
11 h 20 m
Average duration
11 h 35 m
Buses per day
61
Distance
545 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Warsaw 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 to Budapest will cost around $84 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $51.
Of the 61 buses that leave Warsaw for Budapest on Mon, Jul 20, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jul 20 the direct buses cover the 545 km distance in an average of 11 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 20 m .
On Mon, Jul 20 the slowest buses will take 11 h 50 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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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Warsaw to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, and a flight costs an average of $23.
Distance: 338 miles (545 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$53 Average price Cheapest | $158 Average price | $66 Average price | $172 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 1m Average total duration 8h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 31m Average total duration Fastest 4h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 54m Average total duration 20h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Warsaw to Budapest:
A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warsaw to Budapest costing on average $66 (€54).
A bus is $105 (€86) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Budapest costing on average $158 (€130).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 31m.
Train takes on average 20h 24m.
Tickets start at around $53 (€43) compared to roughly $172 (€141) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $119 (€97). The journey takes 8h 31m versus 8h 4m 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 12:50AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 12:46PM | Duration 11h26 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 02:46PM | Duration 13h01 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 02:46PM | Duration 12h36 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 15h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 15h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:51PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 14h44 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 15h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:01AM | Duration 12h31 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 07:01AM | Duration 12h06 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:38PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 14h57 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $68 |
The table below shows live departures for Warsaw to Budapest buses for today, Sunday, July 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 · FlixBus | 8:25 PM Warszawa, Metro Stadion Narodowy 01 | 16h30 | 12:55 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 PM Warszawa, Metro Stadion Narodowy 01 | 16h10 | 12:35 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:38 PM Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 14h57 | 12:35 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 14h55 | 12:55 PM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 14h35 | 12:35 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 16h10 | 2:20 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 14h25 | 12:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 14h05 | 12:25 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 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 | 1:45 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Autobusowy Metro Młociny | 12h35 | 2:20 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Autobusowy Metro Młociny | 13h01 | 2:46 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Autobusowy Metro Młociny | 13h30 | 3:15 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Autobusowy Metro Młociny | 17h00 | 6:45 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:10 AM Warszawa, Aleje Jerozolimskie (Dworzec Centralny 06) | 12h10 | 2:20 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:10 AM Warszawa, Aleje Jerozolimskie (Dworzec Centralny 06) | 13h05 | 3:15 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:10 AM Warszawa, Aleje Jerozolimskie (Dworzec Centralny 06) | 12h36 | 2:46 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:10 AM Warszawa, Aleje Jerozolimskie (Dworzec Centralny 06) | 16h35 | 6:45 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 12h45 | 3:15 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 11h50 | 2:20 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 12h16 | 2:46 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:50 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 11h30 | 2:20 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:50 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 12h25 | 3:15 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:50 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 11h56 | 2:46 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:00 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 13h16 | 7:16 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | 13h45 | 7:45 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 15h25 | 9:25 PM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 12h10 | 8:35 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 11h20 | 8:35 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 11h40 | 8:55 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:55 AM Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 13h55 | 11:50 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:55 AM Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 14h55 | 12:50 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:55 AM Warszawa, Metro Marymont 11 | 14h20 | 12:15 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 14h25 | 12:50 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 13h50 | 12:15 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 13h25 | 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 · FlixBus | 2:20 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 15h40 | 6:00 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Autobusowy Metro Młociny | 15h05 | 6:05 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Autobusowy Metro Młociny | 15h25 | 6:25 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Autobusowy Metro Młociny | 17h20 | 8:20 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Autobusowy Metro Młociny | 16h25 | 7:25 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:51 PM Warszawa, Stadion Narodowy | 14h44 | 6:35 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:51 PM Warszawa, Stadion Narodowy | 15h10 | 7:01 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:50 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 15h50 | 8:40 AM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:25 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 13h00 | 6:25 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:25 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 12h40 | 6:05 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:30 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 12h05 | 5:35 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 12h35 | 6:05 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:30 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 12h30 | 6:00 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 12h55 | 6:25 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 12h31 | 7:01 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 12h05 | 6:35 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | 12h30 | 8:20 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 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 | 11h56 | 7:46 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Warsaw to Budapest run on average 45 times per day, taking around 8h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $41 (€34) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by flight.
There are 14 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 338 miles (545 km) distance in 11h 15m.
Distance 338 miles (545 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $41 (€34) |
Buses per day 45 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 11h 15m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Discover the best of Budapest — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Budapest trip today.
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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Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar -> Deák Ferenc tér
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