How to get from Madrid to Budapest by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Madrid to Budapest is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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1224 miles (1974 km) | |
Bus or flight | |
$291 - $295 | |
Flight • $291 (€250) • 3 h 15 min | |
Flight • $291 (€250) • 3 h 15 min | |
FlixBus or Iberia |
Take a bus or flight to travel 1224 miles (1974 km) between Madrid and Budapest. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 3 h 15 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a flight is the best option with prices starting as low as $291 (€250). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Iberia among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or flight from Madrid to Budapest.
You can travel by bus or flight for as low as $53 (€46). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
Iberia is Spain’s leading airline, headquartered in Adolfo Suárez-Madrid Barajas in Madrid, offering flights around Europe and across the world. It offers different fares for your next travel between Madrid and Budapest including: Basic Fare, Classic Fare, Flexible Fare and Business Club.
There are 2 travel options from Madrid to Budapest: bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Budapest is a flight with an average price of $291 (€250).
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Budapest:
A flight is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this trip with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Budapest costing on average $295 (€254).
The fastest way to get to Budapest from Madrid is by flight with an average travel time of 3 h 15 min.
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes 40 h 5 min on average.
The distance from Madrid to Budapest is approximately 1224 miles (1974 km).
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Budapest:
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Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Budapest with the following travel companies:
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 between Madrid and Budapest.
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