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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Milan to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €48, and a train costs an average of €179.
Distance: 489 miles (787 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train |
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€113 Average price | €83 Average price Cheapest | €210 Average price |
5h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 10m Average total duration 19h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 16m Average total duration 12h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
2.4 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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How to get from Milan to Budapest by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Milan to Budapest is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Milan to Budapest
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There are 3 ways to get from Milan to Budapest: bus, train or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Milan to Budapest is by taking a flight with average ticket prices of $20 (€18) compared to other travel options to Budapest:
Taking a flight costs $16 (€15) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $37 (€33).
A flight is $1 (€1) less than a train with an average ticket price of $1 (€1) from Milan to Budapest.
The quickest way to travel from Milan to Budapest is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 35 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 14 h.
Train takes 12 h 13 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 487 miles (786 km) between Milan and Budapest.
The average frequency per day from Milan to Budapest is:
- Around 2 buses per day.
- 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Budapest from Milan as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Milan to Budapest:
- Most travelers board their bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arrive in Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
- Most travelers board their plane from Milan Malpensa Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
The following travel companies offer services from Milan to Budapest:
- Travel with FlixBus for buses to Budapest. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Milan to Budapest tickets on Omio for $37 (€33).
- Wizz Air, Ryanair, Lufthansa, Air France, Air Baltic, Eurowings, KLM, LOT Polish Airlines, LAER or Brussels Airlines can get you to Budapest by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Wizz Air from Milan to Budapest for $20 (€18) on Omio.
- Italo or Frecciarossa can take you to Budapest by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Italo from Milan to Budapest for $289 (€261).
Yes, there are direct routes from Milan to Budapest with the following travel companies:
- You can find 2 direct buses per day to Budapest with FlixBus.
Direct services to Budapest tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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