How to travel from Florence to Budapest

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from Florence to Budapest

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

Our recommendation
flight

To get from Florence to Budapest on Mar 31 we recommend taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

11:15AMFlorence Peretola Airport4h55 04:10PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
1 transfer
2771One-way
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04:32AMFlorence Santa Maria Novella33h30 02:02PMBudapest
5 transfers
1881One-way
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06:30AMFlorence Peretola Airport6h15 12:45PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
1 transfer
2741One-way
06:40AMFlorence Peretola Airport7h05 01:45PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
1 transfer
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06:25PMFlorence Peretola Airport4h00 10:25PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
1 transfer
3361One-way

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Travel Information from Florence to Budapest

distanceDistance454 miles (733 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, flight or train
priceTicket price range$2 - $307
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $2 (€2) • 16 h 7 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $307 (€272) • 5 h 40 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixbus or Lufthansa

Travel 454 miles (733 km) by bus, flight or train from Florence to Budapest. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 5 h 40 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as $2 (€2). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Flixbus or Lufthansa among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Florence to Budapest.

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FAQs

Travel from Florence, Italy to Budapest, Hungary is: Unrestricted.

Is international entry into Budapest from Florence restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Italy.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Budapest, Hungary from Florence?

  • There are no current restrictions

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Budapest, Hungary?

The government of Hungary has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

  • Social distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
  • Face mask requirement: Recommended

The above information was last verified on 3/8/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip from Florence to Budapest closer to your planned date of departure here.

The restriction level for your return to Florence, Italy from Hungary is: Unrestricted.

Is my journey back to Florence from Budapest restricted?

Entry into Italy is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Hungary.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Florence from Budapest?

Conditions of reentry into Italy:

  • There are no current restrictions

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Florence, Italy?

You should observe these safety measures in Italy as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

  • Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
  • Face mask requirement: Recommended

This information about your return travel to Italy was last checked on 3/8/23. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Florence from Budapest closer to your date of departure here.

There are 3 travel options from Florence to Budapest: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to get from Florence to Budapest is by taking a train. You can find average ticket prices around $2 (€2) compared to other travel options to Budapest:

Taking a train is about $44 (€39) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $46 (€41) for this route.

A train is $305 (€270) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Florence to Budapest costing on average $307 (€272).

The fastest way to get to Budapest from Florence is by flight with an average travel time of 5 h 40 min.

Other travel options to Budapest can usually take longer:

In comparison, traveling by bus can take you on average 15 h 55 min.

In comparison, getting to Budapest by train can take on average 16 h 7 min.

The distance from Florence to Budapest is approximately 454 miles (733 km).

The average frequency per day from Florence to Budapest is:

  • 1 bus per day.
  • 3 trains a day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Florence to Budapest:

  • Most travelers board their bus from Florence, Villa Costanza Tram T1 and arrive in Budapest, Nyugati pályaudvar.
  • Most travelers who buy a plane ticket from Florence to Budapest depart from Florence Peretola Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
  • Most travelers take a train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Budapest-Déli.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Florence to Budapest:

  • You can travel to Budapest from Florence by bus with Flixbus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $46 (€41) with Flixbus from Florence to Budapest.
  • You can travel between Florence and Budapest by flight with Lufthansa. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $307 (€272) with Lufthansa from Florence to Budapest.

Yes, there are direct services available from Florence to Budapest with the following travel companies:

  • You'll find direct buses with.
  • You can travel directly by plane with.
  • You can book a direct train with.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Budapest as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Budapest from Florence.

Omio customers who travel from Florence to Budapest often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Prague or Bratislava. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Budapest and these popular destinations at a great price.

Before traveling from Florence to Budapest, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

  • A bus ticket for this journey is costing $46 (€41) one way on average.
  • A plane ticket for this journey is costing $307 (€272) one way on average.
  • A train ticket for this journey is costing $2 (€2) one way on average.

But we recommend booking Florence to Budapest tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.

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