How to travel from Bologna to Budapest

There are 3 options to travel between Bologna and Budapest including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Bologna to Budapest is a train with an average price of €16.

This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Budapest:

A train is €61 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Budapest costing on average €77.

A train is €453 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Budapest costing on average €469.

The fastest way to travel from Bologna to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 40m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 31m.

Bus takes on average 14h 22m.

The distance from Bologna to Budapest is approximately 423 miles (682 km).

The average frequency per day from Bologna to Budapest is:

• Around 31 flights per day.
• Around 17 buses per day.
• Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Budapest as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bologna to Budapest:

• Flights mostly depart from Bologna Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Budapest-Kelenfoeld.
• Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bologna to Budapest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Ryanair, Malta Air, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Lufthansa, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, Air Serbia, tarom, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, ITA, TAP Portugal, British Airways, Edelweiss Air to go to Budapest by flight.
• Travel with ÖBB to go to Budapest by train.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Budapest by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Bologna to Budapest with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air.
• 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from Bologna to Budapest often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Prague, Bratislava, Munich, Zagreb. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Budapest and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Budapest to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Budapest, you can relax at the Széchenyi Thermal Bath, explore the vibrant Great Market Hall, take a scenic cruise on the Danube River for unique views of landmarks, visit the House of Terror Museum, and enjoy a performance at the Hungarian State Opera House. Don't miss sights like Buda Castle, the Parliament Building, Fisherman's Bastion, St. Stephen's Basilica, and Heroes' Square for their stunning architecture and historical significance.

Three to four days are generally recommended to explore Budapest’s main attractions, including the historic Buda Castle, thermal baths, and vibrant ruin bars.