How to get from Budapest to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Budapest to Madrid is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 1224 miles (1974 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus or flight | |
Ticket price range | $233 - $239 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $233 (€209) • 39 h | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $239 (€214) • 18 h 45 min | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Air France |
Take a bus or flight to travel 1224 miles (1974 km) from Budapest to Madrid. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 18 h 45 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $233 (€209). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or Air France among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or flight from Budapest to Madrid.
You can travel by bus or flight for as low as $83 (€75). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
Wizz Air is one of the leading low-cost airlines offering flights within and outside Europe, and you can choose between Basic, Wixx Go, Wizz Plus & Flex ticket types for your travel from Budapest to Madrid.
There are 2 ways to get from Budapest to Madrid: bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel to Madrid from Budapest is a bus with an average price of $233 (€209).
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Madrid:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $239 (€214) from Budapest to Madrid.
The fastest way to get to Madrid from Budapest is by flight with an average travel time of 18 h 45 min.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Getting to Madrid by bus takes 39 h on average.
You should expect to travel around 1224 miles (1974 km) between Budapest and Madrid.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Budapest to Madrid:
The following travel companies offer services from Budapest to Madrid:
Yes, there are direct routes from Budapest to Madrid with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Madrid tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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