How to travel from Lviv to Budapest

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Compare train and bus for Lviv to Budapest

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lviv to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €45 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 15h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €45, while a bus costs an average of €45.

Distance: 278 miles (449 km)

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Driving

€45

Average price

Cheapest

€106

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

15h 43m

Average total duration

Fastest

15h 13m

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30m

Additional time*

7h 33m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

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The cheapest way to travel from Lviv to Budapest is a bus with an average price of €45.

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

A bus is €75 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lviv to Budapest costing on average €120.

The fastest way to travel from Lviv to Budapest is by train with an average journey time of 11h 28m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Bus takes on average 15h 43m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Lviv and Budapest including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Lviv to Budapest among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around €45 compared to roughly €106 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €61. The journey takes 15h 13m versus 7h 33m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

Travel options
from Lviv to Budapest

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

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Lviv to Budapest is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:10 AM12h15
    Lviv, Striyska 109 (Львів, Стрийська 109)
    8:25 PMBudapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér
    431One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:10 AM12h15
    Lviv, Striyska 109 (Львів, Стрийська 109)
    8:25 PMBudapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér
    431One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:10 AM12h15
    Lviv, Striyska 109 (Львів, Стрийська 109)
    8:25 PMBudapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér
    431One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:10 AM12h40
    Lviv, Striyska 109 (Львів, Стрийська 109)
    8:50 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    481One-way
    0 transfers
  • D.M.D. Group7387834
    3:30 PM17h30
    Lviv
    8:00 AMBudapest
    531One-way
    0 transfers
  • D.M.D. Group7387834
    2:45 PM18h15
    Lviv
    8:00 AMBudapest
    531One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Lviv 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 Lviv to Budapest.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Lviv and Budapest including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Lviv to Budapest is a bus with an average price of €45.

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

A bus is €75 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lviv to Budapest costing on average €120.

The fastest way to travel from Lviv to Budapest is by train with an average journey time of 11h 28m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Bus takes on average 15h 43m.

The distance from Lviv to Budapest is approximately 278 miles (449 km).
The average frequency per day from Lviv to Budapest is:
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lviv 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 Lviv to Budapest:
  • Buses mostly depart from Lviv, Striyska 109 (Львів, Стрийська 109) and arrive in Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lviv to Budapest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, D.M.D. Group, Euroticket, Lviv ElectroTrans to go to Budapest by bus.
  • Travel with ÖBB to go to Budapest by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lviv to Budapest with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, D.M.D. Group, Euroticket.
  • 1 direct trains per day with ÖBB.
Omio customers who travel from Lviv 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.

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