How to travel from Milan to Budapest

There are 3 options to travel between Milan and Budapest including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Budapest is a train with an average price of $82.

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

A train is $15 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Milan to Budapest costing on average $96.

A train is $350 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Budapest costing on average $432.

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 39m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Train takes on average 15h 54m.

Bus takes on average 16h 35m.

The distance from Milan to Budapest is approximately 489 miles (787 km).

The average frequency per day from Milan to Budapest is:

• Around 69 flights per day.
• Around 33 buses per day.
• Around 16 trains per day.

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

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

• Flights mostly depart from Milan Malpensa Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Milan Centrale and arrive in Budapest Keleti.
• Buses mostly depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arrive in Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.

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

• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Budapest by bus.
• Travel with EuroNight, ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Budapest by train.
• Travel with Ryanair, Wizz Air, Malta Air, Helvetic Airways, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, Air France, Air Baltic, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Swiss, Eurowings, KLM, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Condor Flugdienst, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, tarom, Norwegian Air Shuttle, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa City Airlines, Luxair, Air Serbia, Turkish Airlines, ITA, TAP Portugal to go to Budapest by flight.

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

• 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
• 4 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Wizz Air, Malta Air.

Omio customers who travel from Milan to Budapest often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Prague, Bratislava, Munich, Zagreb. 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.