How to travel from Florence to Budapest

There are 3 options to travel between Florence and Budapest including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Budapest is a bus with an average price of €69.

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

A bus is €48 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Budapest costing on average €117.

A bus is €103 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Budapest costing on average €172.

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 51m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Bus takes on average 16h 43m.

Train takes on average 18h 58m.

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 32 buses per day.
• Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Budapest 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 Florence to Budapest:

• Flights mostly depart from Florence Peretola Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás.

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 to go to Budapest by train.
• Travel with Ryanair, Malta Air, Air Dolomiti, Swiss, Austrian Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Air France, Helvetic Airways, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, 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 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.

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.