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Compare bus and flight for Bristol to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $225 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.6 - 4.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $225, while a flight costs an average of $473.
Distance: 1004 miles (1617 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$473 Average price | $225 Average price Cheapest | $111 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 13m Average total duration Fastest 3h 13m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 34h 54m Average total duration 34h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
4.9 - 9.7kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 4.0kg 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 Bristol to Budapest:
A bus is $249 (€203) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bristol to Budapest costing on average $473 (€387).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 34h 54m.
Tickets start at around $225 (€184) compared to roughly $111 (€91) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-113.43 (€-92.75). The journey takes 34h 24m versus 20h 8m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Budapest
How to get from Bristol to Budapest by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Budapest is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:00 PM38h30Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)7:30 AMBudapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér$1421One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:00 PM38h30Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)7:30 AMBudapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér$1421One-way3 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:00 PM36h05Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)5:05 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$1501One-way2 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:05 AM46h30Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)5:35 AMBudapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér$1461One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:00 PM37h40Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)6:40 AMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás$1511One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:05 AM36h40Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)7:45 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás$1511One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Budapest:
A flight is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bristol to Budapest costing on average $225 (€184).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 34h 54m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Budapest as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bristol Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Budapest by bus.
- Travel with Ryanair, KLM Cityhopper, Air France to go to Budapest by flight.
- 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
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