- Must visit
Museum of Fine Arts
One of Central Europe’s leading art museums, known for major collections of European old masters, antiquities, and temporary exhibitions on Heroes’ Square. A top choice for art lovers
Flights from Rome to Budapest depart on average 51 times per day, taking around 3h 10m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 4 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 04:45, the last at 23:35. The fastest flight covers the 503 miles (810 km) distance in 1h 35m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 503 miles (810 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Flights per day 51 |
Direct flights 4 |
Fastest flight 1h 35m |
First flight 4:45 AM |
Last flight 11:35 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 63 days |
Cheapest price
$79
Average price
$708
Fastest journey
1 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 12 m
Flights per day
63
Distance
810 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Rome to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Budapest will cost around $708 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $79.
Of the 63 flights that leave Rome for Budapest onSun, Jul 12, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 12 the direct flights cover the 810 km distance in an average of 2 h 12 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .
On Sun, Jul 12 the longest flights will take 4 h 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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KL1600 · KL1365
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LH1676Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rome to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 2.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $19, and a bus costs an average of $78.
Distance: 503 miles (810 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$113 Average price Cheapest | $116 Average price | $343 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 24m Average total duration 19h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.4 - 4.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Rome to Budapest:
A flight is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Budapest costing on average $116 (€95).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Train takes on average 16h 53m.
Bus takes on average 19h 54m.
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Budapest flights for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AF1005 · AF1294 | 6:05 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 5h45 | 11:50 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1005 · AF1694 | 6:05 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 16h20 | 10:25 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1600 · KL1367 | 6:30 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 10h00 | 4:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1600 · KL1371 | 6:30 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 16h45 | 11:15 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1600 · KL1365 | 6:30 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 7h00 | 1:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1600 · KL1369 | 6:30 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 12h30 | 7:00 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH243 · LH1338 | 6:50 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 6h45 | 1:35 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA563 · BA866 | 7:15 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 9h00 | 4:15 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1873 · LH1676 | 8:00 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 4h35 | 12:35 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1873 · LH1678 | 8:00 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 8h50 | 4:50 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 6516 | 8:05 AM Rome Ciampino Airport | 1h40 | 9:45 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LX2254+ LX3433 | 8:30 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 5h25 | 1:55 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
W62340 | 8:35 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 1h50 | 10:25 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
BA565 · BA866 | 8:45 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 7h30 | 4:15 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1338+ LH5099 | 8:45 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 4h50 | 1:35 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS552 · OS635 | 8:55 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 5h35 | 2:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX1727+ LX2254 | 9:35 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 4h20 | 1:55 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH231 · LH1340 | 10:00 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 8h30 | 6:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH231 · LH1342 | 10:00 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 13h50 | 11:50 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1602 · KL1371 | 10:35 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 12h40 | 11:15 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1602 · KL1367 | 10:35 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 5h55 | 4:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1602 · KL1369 | 10:35 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 8h25 | 7:00 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1867 · LH1678 | 10:50 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 6h00 | 4:50 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA547 · BA870 | 11:10 AM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 13h00 | 12:10 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1105 · AF1694 | 12:30 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 9h55 | 10:25 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1604 · KL1371 | 12:45 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 10h30 | 11:15 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1604 · KL1369 | 12:45 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 6h15 | 7:00 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4171+ LH1678 | 12:50 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 4h00 | 4:50 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH233 · LH1340 | 1:20 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 5h10 | 6:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1505 · AF1694 | 3:30 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 6h55 | 10:25 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1869 · LH1682 | 3:55 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 7h35 | 11:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1606 · KL1363 | 5:25 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 17h15 | 10:40 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1606 · KL1371 | 5:25 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 5h50 | 11:15 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1606 · KL1365 | 5:25 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 20h05 | 1:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
FR 8246 | 5:25 PM Rome Ciampino Airport | 1h40 | 7:05 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF1305 · AF1294 | 5:40 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 18h10 | 11:50 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1605 · AF1294 | 6:30 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 17h20 | 11:50 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH237 · LH1342 | 6:35 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 5h15 | 11:50 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4167+ LH1682 | 7:05 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 4h25 | 11:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO304 · LO535 | 7:05 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 16h55 | 12:00 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO304 · LO537 | 7:05 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 21h50 | 4:55 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO304 · LO531 | 7:05 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 24h40 | 7:45 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1608 · KL1365 | 7:45 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 17h45 | 1:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1608 · KL1363 | 7:45 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 14h55 | 10:40 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA561 · BA862 | 8:15 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 14h35 | 10:50 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS558+ OS631 | 9:30 PM Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport | 13h05 | 10:35 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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One of Central Europe’s leading art museums, known for major collections of European old masters, antiquities, and temporary exhibitions on Heroes’ Square. A top choice for art lovers
Located inside Buda Castle, this museum focuses on Hungarian art from medieval altarpieces to modern works. The setting and panoramic terraces add to the visit
The National Museum presents Hungary’s history from prehistoric times to the modern era in a grand neoclassical building. It is one of the city’s core cultural institutions and a strong starting point
Budapest’s most atmospheric historic quarter, filled with cobbled lanes, viewpoints, and landmark buildings. It is ideal for slow walks, photography, and classic city views
A monumental square framed by major museums and dominated by the Millennium Monument. It is one of Budapest’s key ceremonial and photographic landmarks
A prominent hill with walking paths and sweeping panoramas over the Danube, bridges, and parliament. It remains one of the best outdoor viewpoints in Budapest
Hungary’s iconic goulash soup made with beef, paprika, potatoes, and vegetables. It is a classic Budapest comfort dish and a staple of traditional Hungarian cooking.
A rich Hungarian meat stew slowly cooked with onions and paprika, often served with nokedli. It is a deeply traditional home-style dish found across Budapest.
Chicken braised in a creamy paprika sauce, usually served with dumplings. It showcases the famous Hungarian use of sweet paprika in a comforting classic.
A well-known traditional Hungarian restaurant popular for goulash, paprikash, and warm hospitality in a cozy, old-fashioned setting.
A long-established family-run restaurant known for refined Hungarian and Jewish-Hungarian dishes, with a classic and welcoming atmosphere.
A popular casual spot specializing in stews, goulash, and other hearty Hungarian classics in the Jewish Quarter.
Generally affordable for European city breaks. Food, transit, and sights are good value; central hotels cost more.
A 10% service charge may be added in restaurants; if not, tip 10%. Round up taxis. Small tips are welcome in bars, cafés, salons, and for hotel help.
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Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, Budapest -> Deak Ferenc ter, Budapest
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