How to travel from Dubrovnik to Budapest

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Compare bus and flight for Dubrovnik to Budapest

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Dubrovnik to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $74 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $74, while a flight costs an average of $468.

Distance: 338 miles (544 km)

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$468

Average price

$74

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$204

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5h 44m

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3h 44m

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15h 49m

Average total duration

15h 19m

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9h 11m

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1.6 - 3.3kg

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0.5 - 1.4kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Dubrovnik to Budapest is a bus with an average price of $74 (€61).

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

A bus is $394 (€325) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dubrovnik to Budapest costing on average $468 (€385).

The fastest way to travel from Dubrovnik to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 44m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Bus takes on average 15h 49m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Dubrovnik and Budapest including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Dubrovnik to Budapest among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 5h 27m sooner (3h 44m by flight vs 9h 11m by car). Tickets start at around $468 (€385) compared to roughly $204 (€168) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Dubrovnik to Budapest

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    7:15 AM15h30
    Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor
    10:45 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
    $721One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    7:15 AM15h30
    Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor
    10:45 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
    $721One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • Austrian AirlinesOS622 · OS639
    6:40 PM3h45
    Dubrovnik Airport
    10:25 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    $6731One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:30 AM14h35
    Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor
    6:05 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
    $721One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    7:15 AM15h55
    Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor
    11:10 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    $731One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    12:30 PM16h20
    Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor
    4:50 AMBudapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér
    $731One-way
    2 transfers
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO566 · LO535
    7:15 PM16h45
    Dubrovnik Airport
    12:00 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    $3181One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO566 · LO537
    7:15 PM21h40
    Dubrovnik Airport
    4:55 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    $3181One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO566 · LO531
    7:15 PM24h30
    Dubrovnik Airport
    7:45 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    $3181One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Dubrovnik to Budapest

Travel to Budapest 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 Dubrovnik to Budapest.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Dubrovnik and Budapest including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dubrovnik to Budapest is a bus with an average price of $74 (€61).

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

A bus is $394 (€325) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dubrovnik to Budapest costing on average $468 (€385).

The fastest way to travel from Dubrovnik to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 44m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Bus takes on average 15h 49m.

The distance from Dubrovnik to Budapest is approximately 338 miles (544 km).
The average frequency per day from Dubrovnik to Budapest is:
  • Around 18 flights per day.
  • Around 12 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dubrovnik and Budapest 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 Dubrovnik to Budapest:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dubrovnik Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor and arrive in Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dubrovnik to Budapest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Budapest by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Wizz Air, Lufthansa, braathens regional aviation, Air Serbia, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Croatia Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Ryanair, Edelweiss Air to go to Budapest by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dubrovnik to Budapest with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 0 direct flights per day with CitizenPlane, Wizz Air, Ryanair.
Omio customers who travel from Dubrovnik 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.
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