How to travel from Kyiv to Budapest

There are 2 options to travel between Kyiv and Budapest including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Kyiv to Budapest is a bus with an average price of $79.

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

A bus is $202 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kyiv to Budapest costing on average $281.

The fastest way to travel from Kyiv to Budapest is by train with an average journey time of 18h 13m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Bus takes on average 23h 11m.

The distance from Kyiv to Budapest is approximately 558 miles (899 km).

The average frequency per day from Kyiv to Budapest is:

• Around 24 buses per day.
• Around 1 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Kyiv to Budapest:

• Buses mostly depart from Kyiv, Avtostantsiya "Kyiv" (Київ, Автостанція "Київ") and arrive in Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Kyiv to Budapest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Euroclub, D.M.D. Group, Euroticket to go to Budapest by bus.
• Travel with ÖBB to go to Budapest by train.

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

• 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Euroclub, Euroticket.
• 1 direct trains per day with ÖBB.

Omio customers who travel from Kyiv 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.