How to travel from Florence to Budapest

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Compare train, bus, 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 $53. 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 $53, and a train costs an average of $210.

Distance: 456 miles (734 km)

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$115

Average price

$83

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Cheapest

$216

Average price

5h 50m

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Fastest

2h 50m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

16h 53m

Average total duration

16h 23m

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30m

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18h 58m

Average total duration

18h 28m

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30m

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2.2 - 4.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.8kg

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Ryanair

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FlixBus

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ÖBB Nightjet

Most popular train company

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

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from Florence to Budapest

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

Our recommendation

bus

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
06:15PM14h00
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
08:15AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
$1041One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:20AM16h10
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
09:30PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
$881One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

RyanairFR 3826
09:30PM1h25
Bologna Airport
10:55PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$1731One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:55AM16h35
Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo
09:30PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
$881One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
01:30AM15h46
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
05:16PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
$951One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
01:30AM16h20
Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
05:50PMBudapest, Mexikói Út M
$951One-way
1 transfer
KLM CityhopperKL1654+KLMKL1371
12:20PM10h50
Florence Peretola Airport
11:10PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$3141One-way
1 transfer
KLM CityhopperKL1650+KLMKL1371
06:40AM16h30
Florence Peretola Airport
11:10PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$3141One-way
1 transfer
RegionaleTUSCANY LINE 4021 · ETRUSCHI LINE 4131 · Regionale 83088+LOT Polish AirlinesLO304
10:28AM22h37
Florence Santa Maria Novella
09:05AMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$3241One-way
4 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 train, bus, 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 $53 (€43).

A flight is $189 (€155) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Budapest costing on average $210 (€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 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 Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo 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 FlixBus to go to Budapest by bus.
  • Travel with ÖBB Nightjet, Frecciarossa, Italo to go to Budapest by train.
  • Travel with Ryanair, KM Malta Airlines, Austrian Airlines, SWISS, Air Dolomiti, KLM Cityhopper, Air France, LAER, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, Air Baltic to go to Budapest by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Florence to Budapest with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair, KM Malta Airlines.
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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