How to travel from Venice to Budapest

There are 3 options to travel between Venice and Budapest including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Venice to Budapest is a bus with an average price of €45.

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

A bus is €61 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Budapest costing on average €106.

A bus is €134 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice to Budapest costing on average €179.

The fastest way to travel from Venice to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 10m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 25m.

Bus takes on average 11h 17m.

The distance from Venice to Budapest is approximately 349 miles (563 km).

The average frequency per day from Venice to Budapest is:

• Around 30 buses per day.
• Around 26 flights per day.
• Around 1 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Venice to Budapest:

• Flights mostly depart from Venice Marco Polo Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) and arrive in Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Venice to Budapest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, Infobus to go to Budapest by bus.
• Travel with ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Budapest by train.
• Travel with Ryanair, Wizz Air, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Eurowings, Malta Air, Lot Polish Airlines, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, TAP Portugal, Edelweiss Air to go to Budapest by flight.

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

• 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
• 0 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air.

Omio customers who travel from Venice 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.