How to travel from Lisbon to Budapest

There are 2 options to travel between Lisbon and Budapest including taking a bus and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Lisbon to Budapest is a flight with an average price of $177 (€145).

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

A flight is $19 (€16) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lisbon to Budapest costing on average $197 (€161).

The fastest way to travel from Lisbon to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 32m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Bus takes on average 46h 22m.

The distance from Lisbon to Budapest is approximately 1534 miles (2469 km).

The average frequency per day from Lisbon to Budapest is:

• Around 86 flights per day.
• Around 23 buses per day.

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

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

• Flights mostly depart from Humberto Delgado Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Lisboa, Gare Oriente and arrive in Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.

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

• Travel with FlixBus, AMI-Tour, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Budapest by bus.
• Travel with Brussels Airlines, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Ryanair, Edelweiss Air, Iberia, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Eurowings, Transavia France, Air France, KLM, Luxair, Wizz Air, Lufthansa, Smartwings, Turkish Airlines, TAP Portugal to go to Budapest by flight.

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

• 0 direct buses per day with AMI-Tour, Infobus.
• 2 direct flights per day with Ryanair, CitizenPlane, Wizz Air.

Omio customers who travel from Lisbon 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.