How to travel from Budapest to Rome

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Budapest to Rome

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $228.

Distance: 503 miles (810 km)

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Flight
Train
Bus

$115

Average price

Cheapest

$228

Average price

$116

Average price

7h 53m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 53m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

18h 5m

Average total duration

17h 35m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

14h 38m

Average total duration

14h 8m

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30m

Additional time*

2.4 - 4.9kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.8 - 2.0kg

CO2 emissions

Wizz Air

Most popular airline

ÖBB Nightjet

Most popular train company

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Budapest to Rome

How to get from Budapest to Rome by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Budapest to Rome is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:00PM19h05
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
06:05PMRoma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)
$1121One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:20PM23h40
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
11:00PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
$1101One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

RyanairFR 8247
05:20PM1h40
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
07:00PMRome Ciampino Airport
$2071One-way
0 transfers

Other options

ÖBBRJX 62 · RJX 135+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 770
09:55AM20h40
Budapest-Kelenfoeld
06:35AMRome Termini
$3651One-way
2 transfers
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 140+ÖBBRJX 135+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 770
08:55AM21h40
Budapest-Kelenfoeld
06:35AMRome Termini
$3651One-way
2 transfers
ÖBBRJX 60 · RJX 135+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 770
07:55AM22h40
Budapest-Kelenfoeld
06:35AMRome Termini
$3651One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:00PM19h05
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
02:05PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
$1221One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:00PM18h25
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
05:25PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
$1221One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
07:00PM20h05
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
03:05PMRoma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)
$1201One-way
2 transfers
RyanairFR 6515
07:20AM1h40
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
09:00AMRome Ciampino Airport
$2241One-way
0 transfers
Wizz AirW62341
07:05PM1h50
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
08:55PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
$2301One-way
0 transfers
Wizz AirW62339
05:55AM1h50
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
07:45AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
$2301One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Budapest to Rome

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Budapest to Rome, 100,00% of our customers do not hesitate to choose the flight as their preferred way to travel. Nowadays, passengers who want to fly around Europe have more options than ever before. With dozens of budget airlines covering several routes which connect to virtually all European countries, taking a flight to reach your desired destination is easy and inexpensive. The low fares and the short flight time are, among others, some of the reasons why our users choose the airplane as the best way to get from Budapest to Rome, even if they have to face baggage limitations and long lines at check-in and security control. You can book your flights with Omio to make sure you are always taking the fastest route or getting the best deal. You can also add extra luggage and book securely with several methods of payment such as Apple Pay, PayPal and more.

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FAQs: Travel from Budapest to Rome

Travel to Rome easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Budapest to Rome.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Budapest and Rome including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Budapest to Rome is a flight with an average price of $23 (€19).

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

A flight is $42 (€34) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Budapest to Rome costing on average $66 (€52).

A flight is $205 (€163) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Rome costing on average $228 (€182).

The fastest way to travel from Budapest to Rome is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 35m.

Other travel options to Rome take longer:

Bus takes on average 18h 25m.

Train takes on average 26h 30m.

The distance from Budapest to Rome is approximately 503 miles (810 km).
The average frequency per day from Budapest to Rome is:
  • Around 48 flights per day.
  • Around 24 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest and Rome 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 Budapest to Rome:
  • Flights mostly depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and arrive in Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arrive in Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Budapest to Rome, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Rome by bus.
  • Travel with ÖBB Nightjet, Intercity Notte, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) to go to Rome by train.
  • Travel with Wizz Air, Ryanair, KM Malta Airlines, Lufthansa, Norwegian Air, Eurowings , Air Baltic, SWISS, KLM, Qatar Airways, LOT Polish Airlines, Air France, Edelweiss Air, Austrian Airlines to go to Rome by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Budapest to Rome with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 4 direct flights per day with Wizz Air, Ryanair, KM Malta Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Budapest to Rome often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Naples, Milan, Venice, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rome and these popular destinations at a great price.
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