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Compare train, bus, and flight for Olomouc to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Olomouc to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, while a flight costs an average of $294.
Distance: 166 miles (268 km)
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$68 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $294 Average price | $106 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 58m Average total duration 5h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 34m Average total duration 6h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Olomouc to Budapest
Compare the available ways to get from Olomouc to Budapest, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Olomouc to Budapest:
A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Olomouc to Budapest costing on average $68.
A bus is $253 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Olomouc to Budapest costing on average $294.
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 58m.
Bus takes on average 6h 34m.
Tickets start at around $68 compared to roughly $106 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $38. The journey takes 5h 28m versus 4h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Olomouc to Budapest
How to get from Olomouc to Budapest by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Olomouc to Budapest is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
(Olomouc -> Brno) · RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest)6:00 AM 6h58 Olomouc, Jeremenkova (Nástupiště M) 12:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld $24 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
(Olomouc -> Brno) · RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest)6:00 AM 6h58 Olomouc, Jeremenkova (Nástupiště M) 12:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld $24 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
R 804 · rj 1755:08 PM 5h20 Olomouc hlavní nádraží 10:28 PM Budapest-Nyugati $29 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
(Olomouc -> Brno) · RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest)2:00 PM 5h58 Olomouc, hlavní nádraží 7:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld $26 1 One-way 1 transfer
(Olomouc -> Brno) · RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest)6:00 AM 6h58 Olomouc, hlavní nádraží 12:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld $26 1 One-way 1 transfer
Sp 2024 · EC 1312:05 PM 5h44 Olomouc hlavní nádraží 7:49 PM Budapest-Nyugati $28 1 One-way 1 transfer
(Ostrava -> Brno) · (Prague -> Budapest)9:00 AM 7h15 Olomouc, hlavní nádraží 4:15 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás $28 1 One-way 1 transfer
(Ostrava -> Brno) · (Prague -> Budapest)9:00 AM 7h35 Olomouc, hlavní nádraží 4:35 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar $28 1 One-way 1 transfer
(Frýdek-Místek -> Brno) · (Prague -> Budapest)8:00 PM 9h45 Olomouc, hlavní nádraží 5:45 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás $31 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Olomouc to Budapest:
A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Olomouc to Budapest costing on average $68.
A bus is $253 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Olomouc to Budapest costing on average $294.
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 58m.
Bus takes on average 6h 34m.
- Around 24 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Olomouc and Budapest as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Leos Janacek Ostrava Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Olomouc hlavní nádraží and arrive in Budapest-Kelenfoeld.
- Buses mostly depart from Olomouc, Bus Station and arrive in Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
- Travel with České dráhy, RegioJet a.s., ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Budapest by train.
- Travel with Lot Polish Airlines to go to Budapest by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Budapest by bus.
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