- 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.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Prague to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prague to Budapest will cost around $69 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $42.
On Fri, Nov 13, we found 66 buses from Prague to Budapest, including 55 direct services.
On Fri, Nov 13 the direct buses cover the 444 km distance in an average of 6 h 26 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 11 m .
On Fri, Nov 13 the slowest buses will take 6 h 40 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 Prague to Budapest run on average 57 times per day, taking around 7h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $18 but you can travel from only $9 by train.
There are 47 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:14, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 275 miles (444 km) distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 275 miles (444 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 |
Buses per day 57 |
Direct buses 47 |
Fastest bus 3h 0m |
First bus 12:14 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 91 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Prague to Budapest.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator AMI-Tour | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $166 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 09:01AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 7h34 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator ams_express_buslin | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Express Busline | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator ArdaTur | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 05:01PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 13h04 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator DMD Group | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator D.M.D. Group | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 08:41PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 9h24 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Comati PSG | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Comati PSG | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 6h11 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
The table below shows live departures for Prague to Budapest buses for today, Thursday, November 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 4:40 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h10 | 11:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:40 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h30 | 12:10 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:50 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h00 | 11:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:50 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h20 | 12:10 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Prague -> Vienna) · (Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest) · RJ 1047 (Prague -> Bratislava) | 5:01 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 13h04 | 6:05 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 9h40 | 3:10 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 9h25 | 3:10 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
(Prague -> Vienna) · (Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 6:00 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 11h45 | 5:45 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 transfers | |
(Prague -> Vienna) · (Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 6:00 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 12h05 | 6:05 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2 transfers | |
7370099 | 6:00 PM Prague | 7h20 | 1:20 AM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
000278 | 6:00 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 8h00 | 2:00 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:35 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 12h45 | 8:20 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 PM Praha, Roztyly | 10h45 | 9:30 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 10h15 | 9:30 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:25 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 10h05 | 9:30 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:45 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 6h25 | 6:10 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 6h40 | 6:25 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 6h11 | 6:10 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 6h26 | 6:25 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 1:45 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 6h45 | 8:30 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:45 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h05 | 8:50 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:55 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h55 | 10:50 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:55 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h35 | 10:30 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:55 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 8h20 | 11:15 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:35 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h35 | 11:10 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:35 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h15 | 10:50 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:45 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h05 | 10:50 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:45 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h25 | 11:10 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:20 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h05 | 12:25 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:20 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h25 | 12:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:35 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 6h50 | 12:25 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:35 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h10 | 12:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:05 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h20 | 1:25 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:15 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h10 | 1:25 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:20 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h20 | 2:40 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:20 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 8h15 | 3:35 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:20 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h35 | 2:55 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h20 | 2:55 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h05 | 2:40 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 8h00 | 3:35 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 AM Praha, Zličín | 10h55 | 6:45 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
7740866 | 10:30 AM Prague | 7h30 | 6:00 PM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
000301 | 10:30 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 6h30 | 5:00 PM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h25 | 6:00 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 8h10 | 6:45 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h45 | 6:20 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Praha, Roztyly | 7h00 | 6:00 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Praha, Roztyly | 7h45 | 6:45 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Praha, Roztyly | 7h20 | 6:20 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h30 | 8:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h15 | 7:45 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h15 | 8:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h00 | 7:45 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:05 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h40 | 8:45 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:05 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h56 | 9:01 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:05 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 8h30 | 9:35 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:20 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 8h15 | 9:35 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:20 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h25 | 8:45 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:20 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h41 | 9:01 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:20 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h25 | 9:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:20 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h10 | 9:30 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 PM Praha, Černý Most | 8h50 | 11:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:00 PM Praha, Černý Most | 8h10 | 11:10 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:10 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h35 | 10:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:25 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h20 | 10:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:30 PM Praha, Roztyly | 7h40 | 11:10 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 PM Praha, Roztyly | 8h20 | 11:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
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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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Buses from Prague to Budapest are provided by a number of private companies including Student Agency, Eurolines and Katev Travel. Eurolines offer two direct buses every day, with one early morning departure around 7 a.m. and an afternoon service. In both cases, the journey time is between 7-9 hours. Student Agency offers 5 buses from Prague to Budapest every day, with a very early departure at 5 a.m.
Buses from Prague all depart from the city's UAN Florenc Bus Station. Located close to the heart of the city, Florenc is also a metro stop, which makes it easily accessible. Buses from Prague to Budapest depart from Florenc's platform 22, and the station is open from 4 a.m. until midnight. Prague's Metro service runs from 4:45 a.m. until after midnight, making it easy to reach most departures. For the earliest buses, there are night trams from the center of town as well.
All Eurolines and RegioJet buses from Prague to Budapest arrive at the city's Nepliget bus station. Nepliget is located on the M3 Metro Line, providing rapid access to Budapest's city center. Get off at Kalvin Ter or Deak Ferenc ter, and change to the M5 line, which stops at the major central attractions. There are also plenty of local trolley buses and trams, along with the HEV suburban railway that serves outlying districts.
Hungary's capital is a magical city - with stunning baroque architecture, fascinating museums and unique attractions like the array of thermal baths.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Prague 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 Prague to Budapest buses use the Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station pair, with some services arriving at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás. Use this guide to compare Prague and Budapest bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Praha, ÚAN Florenc is 1 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha, ÚAN Florenc has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Florenc (in the station), Bistro Florenc (0.2 km), Restaurace U Rozvařilů (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station, offering multiple currency options.
Ticket office support is available at Praha, ÚAN Florenc.
Available at Praha, ÚAN Florenc: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha, ÚAN Florenc: Elevators, ramps.
Praha, Hlavní Nádraží is 1 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha, Hlavní Nádraží has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Czech Bistro (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Bohemian Café (0.2 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and ticketing area.
Ticket office support is available at Praha, Hlavní Nádraží.
Available at Praha, Hlavní Nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha, Hlavní Nádraží: Elevators, ramps.
Praha, Roztyly is 6 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha, Roztyly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Praha, Roztyly. ATMs are available at Praha, Roztyly.
Ticket office support is available at Praha, Roztyly.
Available at Praha, Roztyly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha, Roztyly: Wheelchair accessible platform available.
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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