The cheapest and fastest coaches from Prague to Budapest
- Cheapest price on 13 Nov
- $42
- Average ticket price on 13 Nov
- $68
- Fastest journey on 13 Nov
- 6 h 11 m
- Average journey duration on 13 Nov
- 6 h 26 m
- Buses on 13 Nov
- 61
- Distance
- 444 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Prague to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prague to Budapest will cost around $68 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $42.
On Fri, 13 Nov, we found 61 buses from Prague to Budapest, including 53 direct services.
These 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 .
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.
(Prague -> Vienna) · (Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest)6:00 PM 11h45 Praha, ÚAN Florenc 5:45 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás $42 1 One-way 2 changes
(Prague -> Vienna) · (Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest)6:00 PM 12h05 Praha, ÚAN Florenc 6:05 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar $42 1 One-way 2 changes
73746886:00 PM 7h20 Prague 1:20 AM Budapest $48 1 One-way 0 changes
774086610:30 AM 7h30 Prague 6:00 PM Budapest $48 1 One-way 0 changes
00030110:30 AM 6h30 Praha, ÚAN Florenc 5:00 PM Budapest $48 1 One-way 0 changes
FlixBus11:59 PM 6h11 Prague, Central Train Station 6:10 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás $62 1 One-way 0 changes
FlixBus11:45 PM 6h25 Praha, ÚAN Florenc 6:10 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás $62 1 One-way 0 changes
FlixBus11:59 PM 6h26 Prague, Central Train Station 6:25 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar $62 1 One-way 0 changes
00030110:30 AM 6h30 Praha, ÚAN Florenc 5:00 PM Budapest $48 1 One-way 0 changes
FlixBus11:45 PM 6h40 Praha, ÚAN Florenc 6:25 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar $62 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Prague to Budapest
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 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:14, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 444 km distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 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 Sept |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 91 days |
Frequently asked questions about your Prague to Budapest trip
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Live departures
Prague to Budapest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Prague to Budapest coaches for today, Thursday, 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 10h15 | 9:30 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:25 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 10h05 | 9:30 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 11:45 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 6h25 | 6:10 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 6h40 | 6:25 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 6h11 | 6:10 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 6h26 | 6:25 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday, 13 November | |||||
FlixBus | 1:45 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 6h45 | 8:30 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:45 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h05 | 8:50 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:55 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h55 | 10:50 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:55 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h35 | 10:30 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:55 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 8h20 | 11:15 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:35 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h35 | 11:10 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:35 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h15 | 10:50 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:45 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h05 | 10:50 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:45 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h25 | 11:10 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:20 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h05 | 12:25 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:20 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h25 | 12:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:35 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 6h50 | 12:25 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:35 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h10 | 12:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:05 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h20 | 1:25 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:15 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h10 | 1:25 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:20 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h20 | 2:40 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:20 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 8h15 | 3:35 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:20 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h35 | 2:55 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h20 | 2:55 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h05 | 2:40 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 8h00 | 3:35 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 AM Praha, Zličín | 10h55 | 6:45 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
7740866 | 10:30 AM Prague | 7h30 | 6:00 PM Budapest | 0 changesdirect | |
000301 | 10:30 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 6h30 | 5:00 PM Budapest | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h25 | 6:00 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 8h10 | 6:45 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h45 | 6:20 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Praha, Roztyly | 7h00 | 6:00 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Praha, Roztyly | 7h45 | 6:45 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Praha, Roztyly | 7h20 | 6:20 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h30 | 8:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h15 | 7:45 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h15 | 8:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h00 | 7:45 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:05 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h40 | 8:45 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:05 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h56 | 9:01 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:05 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 8h30 | 9:35 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:20 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 8h15 | 9:35 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:20 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h25 | 8:45 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:20 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h41 | 9:01 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:20 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h25 | 9:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:20 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h10 | 9:30 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:10 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h35 | 10:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:25 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h20 | 10:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:40 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h30 | 12:10 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:40 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h10 | 11:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:50 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h00 | 11:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:50 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 7h20 | 12:10 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 9h40 | 3:10 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 9h25 | 3:10 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
(Prague -> Vienna) · (Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 6:00 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 12h05 | 6:05 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2 changes | |
(Prague -> Vienna) · (Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 6:00 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 11h45 | 5:45 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 changes | |
000278 | 6:00 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 8h00 | 2:00 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
7374688 | 6:00 PM Prague | 7h20 | 1:20 AM Budapest | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 PM Praha, Roztyly | 10h45 | 9:30 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Prague and Budapest
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
- Comati PSG
- Comati PSG buses are equipped with accessible areas for bicycles and wheelchairs.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Comati PSG
- Comati PSG buses allow bulky luggage onboard.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Comati PSG
- Comati PSG buses allow additional luggage onboard.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Comati PSG
- Comati PSG buses allow small pets onboard.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
FAQs: Prague to Budapest coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Prague to Budapest by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Budapest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Prague and Budapest
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.
Which Prague station do buses to Budapest leave from?
Getting to Praha, ÚAN Florenc from Prague city centre
Praha, ÚAN Florenc is 1 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha, ÚAN Florenc bus station facilities and services
Praha, ÚAN Florenc has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Florenc (in the station), Bistro Florenc (0.2 km), Restaurace U Rozvařilů (0.5 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station, offering multiple currency options.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Praha, ÚAN Florenc.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Praha, ÚAN Florenc: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha, ÚAN Florenc: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Praha, Hlavní Nádraží from Prague city centre
Praha, Hlavní Nádraží is 1 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha, Hlavní Nádraží bus station facilities and services
Praha, Hlavní Nádraží has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Czech Bistro (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Bohemian Café (0.2 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and ticketing area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Praha, Hlavní Nádraží.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Praha, Hlavní Nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha, Hlavní Nádraží: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Praha, Roztyly from Prague city centre
Praha, Roztyly is 6 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha, Roztyly bus station facilities and services
Praha, Roztyly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Praha, Roztyly. ATMs are available at Praha, Roztyly.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Praha, Roztyly.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Praha, Roztyly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha, Roztyly: Wheelchair accessible platform available.
Which Budapest station do buses from Prague arrive at?
Getting to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar from Budapest city centre
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar is 5 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar bus station facilities and services
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Népliget (in the station), Gulyás Tér (0.5 km), Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás from Budapest city centre
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás is 4 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás bus station facilities and services
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station), Bistro Budapest (0.5 km), Café Central (0.7 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the station for cash withdrawals.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér from Budapest city centre
Bus stations for Prague to Budapest
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