How to travel from Thessaloniki to Budapest

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Compare bus and flight for Thessaloniki to Budapest

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Thessaloniki to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €61. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 2.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €61, and a flight costs an average of €25.

Distance: 512 miles (824 km)

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€174

Average price

€100

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5h 49m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 49m

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3h 0m

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20h 9m

Average total duration

19h 39m

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30m

Additional time*

2.5 - 4.9kg

CO2 emissions

0.8 - 2.1kg

CO2 emissions

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from Thessaloniki to Budapest

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

Turkish AirlinesTK1882 · TK1033
09:30AM4h35
Thessaloniki International Airport
01:05PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$2911One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

Turkish AirlinesTK1894 · TK1033
09:45PM16h20
Thessaloniki International Airport
01:05PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$2441One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Turkish AirlinesTK1882 · TK1033
09:30AM4h35
Thessaloniki International Airport
01:05PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$2911One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Turkish AirlinesTK1894 · TK1037
09:45PM22h25
Thessaloniki International Airport
07:10PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$2441One-way
1 transfer
Turkish AirlinesTK1882 · TK1037
09:30AM10h40
Thessaloniki International Airport
07:10PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$4031One-way
1 transfer
Aegean AirlinesA3105+Turkish AirlinesTK1844 · TK1037
07:55AM12h15
Thessaloniki International Airport
07:10PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$4511One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Thessaloniki 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 Thessaloniki to Budapest.

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There are 2 options to travel between Thessaloniki and Budapest including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Thessaloniki to Budapest is a flight with an average price of $32 (€25).

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

A flight is $46 (€36) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Thessaloniki to Budapest costing on average $77 (€61).

The fastest way to travel from Thessaloniki to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 40m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Bus takes on average 17h 0m.

The distance from Thessaloniki to Budapest is approximately 512 miles (824 km).
The average frequency per day from Thessaloniki to Budapest is:
  • Around 19 flights per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Thessaloniki to Budapest:
  • Flights mostly depart from Thessaloniki International Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Thessaloniki, Monastiriou - KTEL (Θεσσαλονίκη, Μοναστηρίου - ΚΤΕΛ) and arrive in Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Thessaloniki to Budapest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Wizz Air, Ryanair, Air Serbia, Aegean Airlines, Eurowings , Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines to go to Budapest by flight.
  • Travel with Infobus, FlixBus, Korona Travel, FP Travel, Siamos Tours to go to Budapest by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Thessaloniki to Budapest with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Wizz Air, Ryanair.
  • 1 direct buses per day with Infobus, Korona Travel, FP Travel, Siamos Tours.
Omio customers who travel from Thessaloniki 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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