How to travel from Thessaloniki to Budapest

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 bus with an average price of $99 (€81).

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

A bus is $27 (€22) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Thessaloniki to Budapest costing on average $126 (€103).

The fastest way to travel from Thessaloniki to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 51m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Bus takes on average 19h 41m.

The distance from Thessaloniki to Budapest is approximately 512 miles (824 km).

The average frequency per day from Thessaloniki to Budapest is:

• Around 27 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 Infobus, FlixBus, Korona Travel, FP Travel, Siamos Tours to go to Budapest by bus.
• Travel with Wizz Air, Ryanair, Air Serbia, Aegean Airlines, Lufthansa, Eurowings, Austrian Airlines to go to Budapest by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from Thessaloniki to Budapest with the following travel companies:

• 0 direct buses per day with Infobus, Korona Travel, FP Travel, Siamos Tours.
• 1 direct flights per day with Wizz Air, Ryanair.

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.

Most travelers need at least three days in Budapest to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Budapest, you can relax at the Széchenyi Thermal Bath, explore the vibrant Great Market Hall, take a scenic cruise on the Danube River for unique views of landmarks, visit the House of Terror Museum, and enjoy a performance at the Hungarian State Opera House. Don't miss sights like Buda Castle, the Parliament Building, Fisherman's Bastion, St. Stephen's Basilica, and Heroes' Square for their stunning architecture and historical significance.

Three to four days are generally recommended to explore Budapest’s main attractions, including the historic Buda Castle, thermal baths, and vibrant ruin bars.