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Compare train, bus, and flight for Split to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Split to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $67 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $67, while a flight costs an average of $265.
Distance: 303 miles (488 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$67 Average price Cheapest | $137 Average price | $265 Average price | $185 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 57m Average total duration 8h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 59m Average total duration 18h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration Fastest 3h 49m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Split to Budapest:
A bus is $71 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Split to Budapest costing on average $137 (€112).
A bus is $198 (€162) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Split to Budapest costing on average $265 (€216).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 57m.
Train takes on average 18h 59m.
Tickets start at around $67 (€55) compared to roughly $185 (€151) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $118 (€97). The journey takes 8h 27m versus 7h 0m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Split to Budapest
How to get from Split to Budapest by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Split to Budapest is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM13h21Split, Autobusni Kolodvor1:20 PMBudapest, Mexikói Út M$581One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM13h21Split, Autobusni Kolodvor1:20 PMBudapest, Mexikói Út M$581One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- OS616 · OS6317:00 AM3h35Split Airport10:35 AMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$6481One-way1 transfer
Other options
- EN 1272+
RJX199295:20 PM19h15Split, Autobusni Kolodvor12:35 PMBudapest Keleti$1631One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:20 PM13h30Split, Autobusni Kolodvor10:50 AMBudapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér$581One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:30 AM10h35Split, Autobusni Kolodvor6:05 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás$621One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:30 AM11h00Split, Autobusni Kolodvor6:30 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$641One-way1 transfer
LH1342+
LH42836:40 PM5h10Split Airport11:50 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$3001One-way1 transfer- OS612 · OS6393:10 PM7h15Split Airport10:25 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$3361One-way1 transfer
- LH1717 · LH16824:55 PM6h35Split Airport11:30 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$3661One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Split to Budapest:
A bus is $71 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Split to Budapest costing on average $137 (€112).
A bus is $198 (€162) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Split to Budapest costing on average $265 (€216).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 57m.
Train takes on average 18h 59m.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Split and Budapest as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Split Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor and arrive in Budapest Keleti.
- Buses mostly depart from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor and arrive in Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
- Travel with EuroNight, HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP) to go to Budapest by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus to go to Budapest by bus.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Eurowings, Air Serbia, Air Baltic, Lufthansa, Norwegian Air Shuttle to go to Budapest by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
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