- Must visit
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
Major museum complex with Old Masters, Magritte works, and Belgian art; one of the city’s essential cultural visits.
Cheapest price
$98
Average price
$117
Fastest journey
23 h 15 m
Average duration
1 d 18 m
Buses per day
30
Distance
1129 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Budapest to Brussels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Brussels will cost around $117 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $98.
It's difficult to get from Budapest to Brussels without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $77. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 1.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $77, and a train costs an average of $109.
Distance: 701 miles (1129 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$132 Average price Cheapest | $175 Average price | $265 Average price | $292 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 55m Average total duration 16h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 23m Average total duration Fastest 4h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 16m Average total duration 14h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.1 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | 3.4 - 6.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Brussels:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Brussels costing on average $175 (€143).
A bus is $134 (€110) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Brussels costing on average $265 (€218).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 46m.
Bus takes on average 16h 25m.
Tickets start at around $132 (€108) compared to roughly $292 (€240) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $161 (€132). The journey takes 16h 25m versus 13h 49m 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 02:25AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 28h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 29h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 32h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 24h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 24h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 28h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 27h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 27h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 27h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 27h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 25h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 24h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 23h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 31h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 31h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 30h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 27h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 27h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 31h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 26h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 32h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 30h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 26h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 26h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 31h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $76 |
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Brussels buses for today, 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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FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 24h35 | 7:20 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 27h15 | 10:00 AM Brussels, Gare Du Midi | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:05 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 24h15 | 7:20 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:05 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 26h55 | 10:00 AM Brussels, Gare Du Midi | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:35 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 30h05 | 1:40 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 27h40 | 12:25 PM Brussels, Avenue des Magnolias (King Baudouin) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 27h15 | 12:25 PM Brussels, Avenue des Magnolias (King Baudouin) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 27h25 | 1:40 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 27h00 | 1:40 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:40 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 25h15 | 1:55 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 24h10 | 1:55 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:40 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 23h15 | 1:55 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 29h00 | 10:10 PM Brussels, Avenue des Magnolias (King Baudouin) | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 30h20 | 11:30 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 28h15 | 10:10 PM Brussels, Avenue des Magnolias (King Baudouin) | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 26h55 | 10:10 PM Brussels, Avenue des Magnolias (King Baudouin) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 PM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 30h30 | 1:45 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 27h20 | 12:35 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 27h15 | 1:45 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 26h45 | 1:45 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 32h15 | 7:20 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 PM Budapest, Krisztina körút / Kosciuszkó Tádé utca | 26h25 | 1:45 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 26h00 | 1:45 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 31h25 | 7:20 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 2 transfers | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:25 AM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 28h55 | 7:20 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:25 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 26h55 | 7:20 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 32h00 | 1:55 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Budapest to Brussels run on average 23 times per day, taking around 16h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $77 (€63) but you can travel from only $31 (€25) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 701 miles (1129 km) distance in 23h 15m.
Distance 701 miles (1129 km) |
Average bus duration 16h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $77 (€63) |
Buses per day 23 |
Fastest bus 23h 15m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 91 days |
Discover the best of Brussels — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Brussels trip today.
Major museum complex with Old Masters, Magritte works, and Belgian art; one of the city’s essential cultural visits.
Dedicated to René Magritte, with the world’s largest collection of his surrealist works in a central historic setting.
Celebrated museum in an Art Nouveau building, known for its global instrument collection and audio-guided displays.
Popular cultural hill and viewpoint linking the upper and lower city, especially photogenic at sunset.
Historic covered arcade of elegant passages, shops, and architecture, often highlighted in social media imagery.
Stylish square known for antiques, refined atmosphere, and easy access to nearby churches and museums.
Brussels classic of mussels steamed with white wine, celery, onions, or cream, served with crisp fries. It is one of the city’s most iconic comfort dishes.
Traditional Belgian beef and onion stew slowly cooked with dark beer, often slightly sweet-sour and served with fries or bread. A staple in Brussels brasseries.
Rustic mashed potatoes mixed with vegetables such as carrots, leeks, or spinach, often served with sausage or meat. The base preparation is a classic local side dish.
One of Brussels’ most famous fine-dining restaurants, celebrated for refined Belgian and French cuisine in an elegant Art Nouveau setting.
Respected restaurant specializing in carefully prepared Belgian cuisine and strong beer pairings, with a cozy, polished brasserie feel.
Well-known old-school restaurant serving generous Belgian specialties such as carbonnade, stoemp, and sausage in a rustic, bustling atmosphere.
Moderate by Western European standards. Food and transport are manageable, but central hotels cost more.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated, not required. Round up taxi fares; no tip is expected for bars or cafés.
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Brussels South (Gare du Midi), Brussels -> Brussels Central Station, Brussels
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