How to travel from Florence to Budapest

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Florence to Budapest

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Florence to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, and a train costs an average of $214.

Distance: 456 miles (734 km)

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$118

Average price

$84

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$220

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5h 50m

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2h 50m

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3h 0m

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16h 53m

Average total duration

16h 23m

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18h 58m

Average total duration

18h 28m

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2.2 - 4.4kg

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0.7 - 1.8kg

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from Florence to Budapest

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:15 PM14h00
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    8:15 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    $1051One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    6:15 PM19h45
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    2:00 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
    $1051One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • Air DolomitiLH9439+LufthansaLH1678
    1:20 PM3h30
    Florence Peretola Airport
    4:50 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    $7731One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:25 PM18h15
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    2:40 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
    $1051One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:15 PM17h40
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    6:55 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    $1051One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegioJet a.s.(Rome -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest)
    4:45 PM23h30
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    4:15 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
    $1191One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4105 · Regionale 20503+Wizz AirW62342
    1:14 PM9h56
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    11:10 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    $1681One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4103 · Regionale 20493+Wizz AirW62342
    11:14 AM11h56
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    11:10 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    $1661One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4101 · Regionale 20485+Wizz AirW62342
    9:04 AM14h06
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    11:10 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    $1661One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Florence 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 Florence to Budapest.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Florence and Budapest including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Budapest is a flight with an average price of $21 (€17).

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

A flight is $32 (€26) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Budapest costing on average $54 (€43).

A flight is $193 (€155) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Budapest costing on average $214 (€172).

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Bus takes on average 14h 0m.

Train takes on average 12h 38m.

The distance from Florence to Budapest is approximately 456 miles (734 km).
The average frequency per day from Florence to Budapest is:
  • Around 36 flights per day.
  • Around 31 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Budapest as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Florence to Budapest:
  • Buses mostly depart from Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo and arrive in Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás.
  • Flights mostly depart from Florence Peretola Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Florence to Budapest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with ÖBB | Nightjet, Frecciarossa, Italo to go to Budapest by train.
  • Travel with Ryanair, Malta Air, Austrian Airlines, Swiss, Air Dolomiti, KLM Cityhopper, Air France, Helvetic Airways, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, Air Baltic to go to Budapest by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Budapest by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Florence to Budapest with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air.
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Florence to Budapest often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Prague, Bratislava, Munich, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Budapest and these popular destinations at a great price.
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