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How to travel from Rome to Budapest

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Rome to Budapest

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rome to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 7m. 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 €51, and a train costs an average of €203.

Distance: 503 miles (810 km)

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Flight
Bus
Train

€140

Average price

€101

Average price

Cheapest

€205

Average price

6h 7m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 7m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

20h 21m

Average total duration

19h 51m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

17h 2m

Average total duration

16h 32m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2.4 - 4.9kg

CO2 emissions

0.8 - 2.0kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
Wizz Air

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FlixBus

Most popular bus company

ÖBB Nightjet

Most popular train company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Rome to Budapest

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

Wizz AirW62340
08:40AM1h50
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
10:30AMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$921One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Wizz AirW62340
08:40AM1h50
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
10:30AMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$921One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

KM Malta AirlinesFR 8246
11:00AM1h40
Rome Ciampino Airport
12:40PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$1661One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 774+ÖBBRJX 134+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 343
10:20PM24h59
Rome Termini
11:19PMBudapest Keleti
$3111One-way
2 transfers
Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 774+ÖBBRJX 134+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 341
10:20PM23h59
Rome Termini
10:19PMBudapest Keleti
$3181One-way
2 transfers
Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 774+ÖBBRJX 134 · RJX 261
10:20PM25h59
Rome Termini
12:19AMBudapest Keleti
$3111One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:05PM21h35
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
02:40PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
$1201One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
01:05PM19h10
Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)
08:15AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
$1231One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:05PM22h30
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
03:35PMBudapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér
$1171One-way
1 transfer
RyanairFR 6516
09:20PM1h40
Rome Ciampino Airport
11:00PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$1661One-way
0 transfers
LOT Polish AirlinesLO302 · LO537
12:05PM5h05
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
05:10PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$2941One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceAF1105 · AF1694
12:45PM7h55
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
08:40PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$2961One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Rome to Budapest

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Rome to Budapest, 100,00% of our customers do not hesitate to choose the flight as their preferred way to travel. Nowadays, passengers who want to fly around Europe have more options than ever before. With dozens of budget airlines covering several routes which connect to virtually all European countries, taking a flight to reach your desired destination is easy and inexpensive. The low fares and the short flight time are, among others, some of the reasons why our users choose the airplane as the best way to get from Rome to Budapest, even if they have to face baggage limitations and long lines at check-in and security control. You can book your flights with Omio to make sure you are always taking the fastest route or getting the best deal. You can also add extra luggage and book securely with several methods of payment such as Apple Pay, PayPal and more.

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FAQs: Travel from Rome 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 Rome to Budapest.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Rome and Budapest including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Budapest is a flight with an average price of $37 (€29).

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

A flight is $28 (€22) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Budapest costing on average $65 (€51).

A flight is $221 (€174) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Budapest costing on average $258 (€203).

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 35m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Train takes on average 14h 13m.

Bus takes on average 18h 35m.

The distance from Rome to Budapest is approximately 503 miles (810 km).
The average frequency per day from Rome to Budapest is:
  • Around 46 flights per day.
  • Around 24 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rome to Budapest:
  • Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rome to Budapest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Budapest by bus.
  • Travel with ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | Railjet, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa, Italo to go to Budapest by train.
  • Travel with Wizz Air, Ryanair, KM Malta Airlines, Lufthansa, Eurowings , KLM, LOT Polish Airlines, Austrian Airlines, SWISS, Lufthansa Cityline, Brussels Airlines, Air France, Edelweiss Air to go to Budapest by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rome to Budapest with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 3 direct flights per day with Wizz Air, Ryanair, KM Malta Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Rome 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.
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