How to travel from Saint-Petersburg to Budapest

Travel between Saint-Petersburg, Russia and Budapest, Hungary is: Unrestricted.

Can travelers from Russia enter Hungary?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Russia.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Budapest from Saint-Petersburg?

Conditions of entry into Hungary:

• There are no current restrictions

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Budapest, Hungary?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Hungary has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Recommended

This information was last checked on 3/8/23. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey from Saint-Petersburg to Budapest.

The restriction level for your return to Saint-Petersburg, Russia from Hungary is: Unrestricted.

Is my journey back to Saint-Petersburg from Budapest restricted?

Entry into Russia is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Hungary.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Saint-Petersburg from Budapest?

Conditions of reentry into Russia:

• Travel Declaration required prior to arrival

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Saint-Petersburg, Russia?

You should observe these safety measures in Russia as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information about your return travel to Russia was last checked on 3/3/23. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Saint-Petersburg from Budapest closer to your date of departure here.

There are 3 ways to get from Saint-Petersburg to Budapest: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to go to Budapest from Saint-Petersburg is by taking a train, which costs on average $2 (€2).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Budapest:

Taking a train is about $7 (€6) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $9 (€8) for this route.

A train is generally $148 (€131) less than a flight for the same trip. Taking a flight costs on average $150 (€133) from Saint-Petersburg to Budapest.

The quickest way to travel from Saint-Petersburg to Budapest is by flight, which takes on average 2 h 40 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, getting to Budapest by bus can take on average 47 h 49 min.

In comparison, going by train can take 0 h 0 min   on average.

The distance is approximately 970 miles (1564 km) from Saint-Petersburg to Budapest.

The average frequency per day from Saint-Petersburg to Budapest is:

• Around 1 bus per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Saint-Petersburg to Budapest:

• Buses mostly depart from Санкт-Петербург (St. Petersburg), ul. Babushkina and arrive in Budapest, Nyugati pályaudvar.
• Flights mostly leave from Saint Petersburg Pulkovo Airport and tend to arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Saint-Petersburg to Budapest:

• You can travel by plane to Budapest from Saint-Petersburg with Wizz Air, and you can find Wizz Air Saint-Petersburg to Budapest tickets for $150 (€133) on Omio.

When planning your trip from Saint-Petersburg to Budapest, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets cost $9 (€8) one way on average.
• Plane tickets cost on average $150 (€133) one way.
• Train tickets cost $2 (€2) one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Saint-Petersburg to Budapest online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.