How to travel from Budapest to Rome

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Compare 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 bus with prices starting from €64. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 2.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €64, and a flight costs an average of €18.

Distance: 503 miles (810 km)

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Driving

€105

Average price

€98

Average price

Cheapest

€282

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

8h 49m

Average total duration

Fastest

5h 49m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

14h 38m

Average total duration

14h 8m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

12h 9m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

2.4 - 4.9kg

CO2 emissions

0.8 - 2.0kg

CO2 emissions

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

The cheapest way to travel from Budapest to Rome is a bus with an average price of €98.

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

A bus is €7 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Rome costing on average €105.

The fastest way to travel from Budapest to Rome is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 49m.

Other travel options to Rome take longer:

Bus takes on average 14h 8m.

Train takes on average 17h 38m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Budapest and Rome including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Budapest to Rome among Omio's users.

Travel options
from Budapest to Rome

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • Wizz AirW62339
    6:05 AM1h50
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    7:55 AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    601One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Wizz AirW62339
    6:05 AM1h50
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    7:55 AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    601One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • RyanairFR 6515
    9:25 AM1h40
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    11:05 AMRome Ciampino Airport
    631One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • RegioJet a.s.RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague)+ÖBB | NightjetNJ 40233
    2:45 PM19h20
    Budapest-Deli
    10:05 AMRome Tiburtina
    801One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegioJet a.s.RJ 1034 (Budapest -> Prague)+ÖBB | NightjetNJ 40233
    11:45 AM22h20
    Budapest-Deli
    10:05 AMRome Tiburtina
    861One-way
    1 transfer
  • ÖBBRJX 62 · RJX 135+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 770
    9:55 AM20h40
    Budapest-Kelenfoeld
    6:35 AMRome Termini
    2331One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:45 AM25h45
    Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    8:30 AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    1001One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:00 PM20h20
    Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    9:20 AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    1031One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:30 PM20h50
    Budapest, Mexikói Út M
    9:20 AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
    1031One-way
    1 transfer
  • Wizz AirW62341
    6:50 PM1h50
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    8:40 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    601One-way
    0 transfers
  • RyanairFR 8247
    6:15 PM1h40
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    7:55 PMRome Ciampino Airport
    691One-way
    0 transfers
  • Wizz AirW62343
    11:45 AM1h50
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    1:35 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
    1341One-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 2 options to travel between Budapest and Rome including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Budapest to Rome is a bus with an average price of €98.

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

A bus is €7 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Rome costing on average €105.

The fastest way to travel from Budapest to Rome is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 49m.

Other travel options to Rome take longer:

Bus takes on average 14h 8m.

Train takes on average 17h 38m.

The distance from Budapest to Rome is approximately 503 miles (810 km).
The average frequency per day from Budapest to Rome is:
  • Around 49 flights per day.
  • Around 25 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 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 Wizz Air, Ryanair, Malta Air, Lufthansa, Lot Polish Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Swiss, Eurowings, KLM, Qatar Airways, British Airways, Air France, Edelweiss Air to go to Rome by flight.
  • Travel with ÖBB | Nightjet, Intercity Notte, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB to go to Rome by train.
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, Malta Air.
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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